Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Review: 'I Love You, Beth Cooper'
The writer of "I Love You, Beth Cooper" says the story is based on a dream. I believe him. This is one of the very few movies where I WANTED the hero to wake up and discover it was only a dream. But it's a dream all the way through - a dream evoking just another teen romcom.
Teen survives being hit by car
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car in Canyon Country on Thursday as he dashed across Sierra Highway, far from a crosswalk, said sheriff's Sgt. Darren Harris.
LandSource hearing pushed back
The owner of Newhall Land and Farming Co. has netted a little more time to sort out its bankruptcy issues.
Caterers accused of SCV turf fight
A territorial dispute in Valencia between two rival catering trucks may have become violent at the end of lunchtime Thursday, when one driver allegedly tried to serve the other a dish of piping-hot pain, a sheriff's sergeant said.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 10, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Lutness column was inaccurate
As a periodic contributor to The Signal, I know it takes a while for writers to research information for their columns. Nevertheless, I think the authors should be held to some standard of reliability on their information.
F. Andre Hollings: Liberals and job growth
There is an axiom that teaches that a borrower dies if lenders stop believing in him. The truer that saying, the more dire the economic scenario for California.
Thomas Harwood: Ways to create or convert to a Roth IRA
The Roth IRA is a generous tax avoidance vehicle. Unlike other qualified retirement plans, the Roth does not require distributions once the owner reaches age 70 1/2. Roth IRA money can be left to grow tax free not only for the life of the owner but also stretched based on the age of nonspouse beneficiaries. Many people balk at the idea of paying income tax now rather than it being deferred. They fail to consider ...
Kudos to the Fourth of July Parade crew
I would like to thank the Santa Clarita Parade Committee for the wonderful job they perform in organizing the annual Fourth of July event.
Goldies call for volunteers for Saturday night at Canyon Theatre Guild
Just a reminder about Canyon Theatre Guild's annual Goldie Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Night, coming up this Saturday night at the Guild in Old Town Newhall.
Bob Jensen to run for Hart board
Newhall School District board member Bob Jensen has announced he is running for the William S. Hart Union High School District board.
Options report for unincorporated areas given to city
The long-waited options report, which will detail the governing options for the westside unincorporated communities was delivered to Santa Clarita City Hall Friday, but it will be weeks before the public can view the document.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 9, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Randall D. Armour: Don’t procrastinate in planning your estate
Procrastination is the most common reason why people do not have an estate plan. Most people understand that they should have some kind of plan but they don't really understand all of the benefits that an estate plan can offer them. There are many reasons to avoid procrastination when it comes to estate planning. Here are 8 of them:
Cam Noltemyer: Let’s play the stormwater pollution game
Many years ago, street sweeping used to be an activity carried on by all responsible cities and paid for by the general fund. Then the state passed its stormwater pollution runoff rule.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Steve and Cokie Roberts: Astonishing attack on our core values
Finally, an issue Republicans and Democrats can agree on:
The Obama scandals
Obama and his minions are mired up to their eyeballs in scandals, what with Benghazigate, the IRS targeting of conservative groups for harassment, and the Justice Departments secret grab of Associated Press phone records, not to mention the lingering Operation Fast & Furious debacle.
The Village Idiot: Please, invade my privacy
A world-famous entertainer announced that she and her boyfriend were splitting up in one of the saddest tweets I've ever read: "We have decided to go our separate ways. Please respect our privacy."
Local bikers embrace their military roots
The still-rugged beauty of the Santa Clarita Valley provides a natural appeal for motorcyclists. For the past six years, chapter 101 of the legendary Boozefighters Motorcycle Club has enjoyed our rural spirit and open roads by making Canyon Country their home.
Kings lose to Sharks; series tied 2-2
SAN JOSE (AP) - Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Mike Trout cycles in Angels' blowout win
ANAHEIM (AP) - Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Man found dead from apparent fall at UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials at the University of California, Los Angeles say a man was found dead on campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Senate panel OKs sweeping immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
Feds take over Calif. high-risk insurance program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - About 17,000 Californians with serious medical problems will be moved from a state-run stopgap health insurance program to a federal plan starting in July, ensuring they will have no break in medical coverage until the national health care reforms kick in next year, state officials announced this week.
Calif. sends rescue workers to Okla. tornado site
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is sending six specially trained urban search-and-rescue workers to Oklahoma to assist recovery efforts after Monday's tornado.
Point Mugu park reopening many areas after fire
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - Many areas of sprawling Point Mugu State Park that have been off-limits since this month's big wildfire on the outskirts of Camarillo and Thousand Oaks will reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.
Dog day afternoon: dress your pooch for the beach
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional.
