Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Subscription drive not authorized
The William S. Hart Union High School District has received reports of teens going door-to-door selling newspaper subscriptions to help the local Regional Occupational Program (ROP) career technical classes. The ROP program has not authorized such a fundraising program and local ROP students are not benefiting, according to Jan Burns, ROP specialist with the district.
Tim Myers: For our daughter on her graduation
Sitting on the home side of Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons on the cool May evening, looking out at the sea of purple and gold, many parents would simply state they did not believe this day would ever come.
Engaged: Derek MacCulloch and Lynn Stift
Monica and Michael Stift of Saugus are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Samantha Lynn Stift to Derek James MacCulloch of Santa Clarita.
Sotomayor & The Boys
Let's see what the "Boys on the Hill" can conjure up about Sonia Sotomayor, the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice.
Kudos on Newhall Incident tribute
After the informational program on the Newhall Incident that the SCV Historical Society and William S. Hart Regional Park hosted on April 19, we received this letter.
Fire insurance woes
One reason the Santa Clarita Valley is a fire zone is the dry and hot weather. There is development in the mountains and canyons. Excessive and dried vegetation adds fuel to the fire. Some insurance companies even refuse to offer fire insurance. For example, AAA does not offer fire insurance in Canyon Country because there is a limited number of fire stations. The also city needs more fire hydrants. Insurance for houses in the SCV ...
Small troop earns big bronze star
Girl Scout Troop 8252 includes Mackenna Teeman, Brooke Rapko, Jada Williams and Laura Hernandez.
Photo Spotlight: The faces of graduation
High schools and colleges in the Santa Clarita Valley held graduation ceremonies to end the school year, and The Signal's photographers were there to capture all the pomp, circumstance and magic moments.
Assistance League installs officers
The 2009-10 Assistance League Board of Officers was installed June 2. The annual meeting and installation of new board members followed a festive dinner, catered by Mary Lynne Fry Caterer. Assistance League philanthropic programs are supported by various fundraisers throughout the year. The next event will be "Sunset in the Vineyard" scheduled for Nov. 15. The Footsteps 5K Run/Walk will be held again next spring, and the all-volunteer Take Two Resale Shop is located at ...
In the service: Kelsey C. Schlumpberger
Air Force Airman Kelsey C. Schlumpberger graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Your Community: Dates to watch
Today Circus Vargas. The Art of Circus! Circus Vargas 2009 exemplifies circus as an art form, presenting family entertainment. Ends today. Westfield Valencia Town Center parking lot. Info: (877) 468-3861, www.circusvargas.org. The Memorial Garden Tour supports two organizations: Wounded Warrior Project and TAPS (tragedy assistance program for survivors): this is a self-guided tour through various gardens in the SCV and accepts donations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Info: www.memorialgardentour.com. Contact: Christi ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Red Cross honors heroes The Red Cross is currently seeking nominations for SCV residents who have taken action in a time of crisis to help others in the past year and consistently show exemplary compassion. The American Red Cross will hold its annual "Hometown Heroes Recognition Breakfast" at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia. All proceeds from the event will benefit Red Cross emergency response and ...
Community scrapbook: Ava A. Schultz
Ava A. Schultz of Valencia received a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the Virginia Military Institute on May 16.
Community scrapbook: Ethan Frank
Ethan Frank, a student from Santa Clarita Christian in Santa Clarita, will participate in the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar Program.
Evan Christopher Conrad: Births
March 26, 2009 Evan Christopher Conrad, 7 lbs. 5 oz., 20 in., son of Kristin and Brendan Conrad of Valencia. Big brother is Nathan Conrad of Valencia. Grandparents are Terry and Walt Breitinger of Newhall, and Cindy and Kevin Conrad of Canyon Country.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
Wilson, Angels beat Mariners
ANAHEIM (AP) - C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels celebrated Arte Moreno's 10 years as owner by cruising to another easy victory over the slumping Seattle Mariners.
After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly has been sharply critical of his slumping team.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs settle into Lewiston, Idaho
Editor's note: This is the first 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.
Mattel moving 100 jobs from New York to Calif.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (AP) - Toy maker Fisher-Price said Wednesday it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its operations in the state as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc.
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies
LAKELAND, Minn. (AP) - When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music - and his farewell song, "Clouds," became a YouTube sensation that has attracted more than 4 million views.
Injured volunteer seeks payment from lost hiker
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A volunteer searcher who broke his back while looking for a teenager who was lost in Orange County wilderness wants restitution if the teen is convicted on drug charges.
Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) - In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say.
Flooding forces evacuation of 1,300 in ND town
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A dam that threatened to give way and flood a North Dakota town was holding back the water on Wednesday, though the 1,300 residents of Cavalier were still being told to stay away from their homes.
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
PHOENIX (AP) - Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge Wednesday they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the convicted murderer should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to send them back to the deliberation room to work through their differences.
Greuel thanks supporters after failed LA mayor bid
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Wendy Greuel is thanking supporters who tried to make her Los Angeles' first woman mayor.
Man who died in apparent fall at UCLA identified
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Coroner's officials have identified a man found dead at the University of California, Los Angeles, campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Republican wins Central Valley state Senate race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the race will not go to a runoff.
Construction begins to widen I-5 in Norwalk
NORWALK - Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) began construction today on a $302 million project on the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) that will ease traffic congestion for 230,000 motorists daily - and provide jobs for Southern California.
