Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Summer in the city
Several city employees working to stay cool as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Gary Horton: Life’s lessons lessen labels
Gifted writer and Signal Columnist Steve Lunetta doth protest too much. With South Carolina Republican Governor and moral basket case Mark Sanford caught hightailing for tail in Argentina - hot on the heels of Nevada Republican Sen. Ensign doing the adulterous dirty with his own friend's wife - Lunetta reached deep and in his Monday "Right About Now" opinion column delivered some good old-fashioned righteous indignation as cover for his beloved Republican brand. How dare ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. Sierra Hillbillies dance classes The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is continuing its square dancing classes for beginners at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. Couples ...
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Saturday Fourth of July activities in the SCV. Parade: 9 a.m. Downtown Newhall. Main Street to Lyons to Orchard Village to 16th Street. Fireworks at the mall 9:15 p.m. A Fourth of July celebration will be held at 2 p.m. at VFW Post 6885 on 16208 Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. Hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade side dishes and desert. It is a family event, and current enlisted military personnel eat free all day. Live entertainment ...
SCV resident elected VP for Convention in California PTA
SACRAMENTO - Kathy Stevenson, a resident of Santa Clarita, will become Vice President for Convention of the California State PTA on July 1. The association has nearly 1 million volunteer members throughout the state and is headquartered in Sacramento.
Local students awarded Sempra Energy scholarships
SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2009 - Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to 38 high school seniors as part of the company's annual scholarship program for children of employees.
SMO forming 'Life Skills' committee
Single Mothers Outreach works to empower single parents toward self-sustainablility through their Life Skills workshops.
SCV resident elected VP for Education of California PTA
SACRAMENTO - Suzan Solomon, a resident of Santa Clarita and member of the Newhall School District governing board, will become Vice President for Education of the California State PTA on July 1. The association has nearly 1 million volunteer members throughout the state and is headquartered in Sacramento.
ATF promotes a safe July 4 celebration
LOS ANGELES-- Special Agent in Charge John A. Torres of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) Los Angeles Field Division, encourages Southern California residents to be safe and responsible during Fourth of July celebrations.
City offers home repair assistance
The city of Santa Clarita is offering low and moderate income residents the chance to repair their homes and properties through the Residential and Property Rehabilitation Grant Program.
EPA green-lights state 'Clean Car' standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision today to grant California's long-standing request to carry out Clean Car standards immediately clears the way for emission standards in California and 13 additional
Local community, business leader named Domestic Violence Center president
Longtime community leader and local realtor Mary Ree was recently elected to serve as the President of the Board of Directors for the Domestic Violence Center of the Santa Clarita Valley.
AP exclusive: Jackson net worth $236 million
NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed light on the late pop star's murky finances and prodigious borrowing. The documents also show he had little cash on hand to finance his lavish lifestyle. They offer the clearest account yet on the state of Jackson's financial empire, which is expected to become ...
Signs show economy still in flux
From car washes to restaurants, service businesses are feeling the economic crunch. Over the past year, car-washing businesses across the state have seen a major shift, said Randy Cressall, owner of Valencia Chevron Auto Spa. He said of the 35 million registered vehicles in California, 3.5 million are being washed at home, according to a study carried out by the International Carwash Association. Of the motorists who do still come to the Auto Spa, he ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: June 30, 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:
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Timothy Myers: Manufactured and actual milestones
One thinks about milestones in life, but few can actually point to a day when their life really changed, for good or ill.
Reason for no outrage
I just read Betty Arensons' May 24 column, "Where is the outrage?" wherein she describes all the recent and many of the past scandals attributed to this administration and wonders why there is not more public outrage.
National Bike Month
In recognition of the increased presence of our two-wheeled counterparts on the street enjoying spring weather, May has been declared National Bike Month. During this time of year, it is especially important to have a heightened sense of awareness on the road and be on the lookout for those traveling by bicycle.
Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) - David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs play to win in game one
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of columns by The Master's College baseball player Mason Nesbitt, who will be filing stories from Lewiston, Idaho - the site of the NAIA World Series. Nesbitt, who played baseball until his sophomore year for TMC, was asked to return to the Mustangs out of need. At the time, he was a contributing baseball writer with The Signal.
Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
LONDON (AP) - Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly impossible to predict that the men were on the verge of a brutal killing.
President of local advocacy group praises Boy Scout decision
The president of a local advocacy group said this week's decision by the Boy Scouts of America to reverse a long-standing policy barring gay children from joining is a step in the right direction, but more must be done for the scouts to be completely inclusive.
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.
Pioneer of Reality TV leaving Fox network
NEW YORK (AP) - Fox reality chief Mike Darnell says he's leaving the network after an 18-year stay.
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.
Amanda Bynes accused of bong toss out window
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Closures coming to I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.
Molester found slain in Corcoran prison cell
CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) - Investigators at California State Prison-Corcoran are investigating as a homicide the death of an inmate who was a convicted child molester.
