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Earth Day festival fun for the whole family
The city of Santa Clarita will host the Earth Day Festival and 22nd annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 18 at Central Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last roundup for Cowboy Festival tickets
Tickets are still available to two Cowboy Festival events -- the Chuckwagon Dinner Show and Art at Hart Quick Draw, both held at William S. Hart Park.
New NRC members ready to revitalize Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita is proud to announce the new installation and reinstatement of seven members to the Newhall Redevelopment Committee.
Do you have pride? Santa Clarita does!
The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate Pride Week, an annual city-wide event where community sponsors and hundreds of residents come together to clean up the city.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: April 13, 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:
The world's oldest person just turned 115
How often do you meet a person who is nearly seven decades older than yourself? It's probably pretty common if you happen to be under 10. But what if you are a 46-year-old like me?
Hidden camera found in restroom
An employee of fast-food Chinese restaurant Hungry Ninja in Valencia was arrested Friday and charged with making pictures of female co-workers undressing in a restroom, authorities said.
Victim refuses to help deputies
A 16-year-old boy was found stabbed on a Canyon Country bike path Friday night but refused to provide information about the stabbing to authorities, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department Sgt. Gary Parker said.
‘The Ultimate Act of Love’
Actors of the Sunrise Service practice at Vasquez Rocks County Park before their matinee performance Saturday afternoon.
Abandoned shopping carts a nuisance; a city's response
Dear Mayor Ferry and Council members, city of Santa Clarita City Manager Pulskamp, Captain La Berge:
Jameson - Abrahamson
John and Karen Jameson of Valencia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Jameson, to Jason Abrahamson of Camarillo.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Dates to Watch April 18 Circle of Hope will host the fifth annual Walk for Hope 5K Saturday, April 18. Event includes the People's Choice Car Show, vendors, and dogs available to adoption. Info: www.circleofhopeinc.org, (661) 254-5218. April 19 Assistance League 5K Run/Walk begins 6 a.m. Sunday, April 19 at Newhall Park. Corner of Newhall and Dalbey Avenue, Newhall. Run/walk from Newhall Park to South Fork Trail and back and includes a 1K Kids Fun ...
Eternal optimist encore
Hello, Santa Clarita, it's me, Brian the Eternal Optimist again. In my last letter I described Presidents Obama's optimism and how he was not going to be a sap.
Princess court to Walk for Hope
How can you help "de-feet" breast cancer? One step at a time during the Circle of Hope fifth annual Walk for Hope to be held Saturday at Lake Castaic.
STARS Regional Dance event
The Santa Clarita STARS National Dance Team who trains at The Dance Experience dance studio will be competing at the Stars Regional Dance Competition to be held April 17-18 the Valencia High School Gymnasium.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 21 injured
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.
Rebates benefits buyers and the local economy
Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.
Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation
Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.
At least seven injured in two crashes on Highway 14
Two multi-car crashes involving five vehicles injured at least seven people and caused a backup on the northbound Highway 14.
Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens
OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.
Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers
ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.
College of the Canyons football adapting to slew of changes
COC Insider: Cougars close season with two state titles
Tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma; no injuries reported
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.
Officer shot in Marathon showdown wants to work
BOSTON (AP) - With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he's determined to return to duty.
UPDATE: Shooting victim identified
Officials with the County Coroner's office have identified the Canyon Country man shot and killed Thursday as 53-year-old Juan Mejia.
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The latest high-stakes court hearing for O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capital of big gambles has come to a close with the former football star's defense team feeling confident that their client is closer to getting out of prison.
