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Karen Maleck-Whiteley: Say ‘yes’ and nurture yourself
While I was writing last month's article about learning to say "no" more often, I had this thought: "If I am saying 'no' to all of these things, then what am I saying 'yes' to?" You may or may not have had the same thought. It made me think about how healthy it is when we actually, consciously say 'yes' to what we choose to do.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 1, 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:
Mary Ann Colf: Short term therapy can bring results
Jeremy knew he wasn't feeling right, but he didn't know what to do about it. It seemed like all of the time, he felt either anxious or depressed. It started to take a toll on his family and affected his work, too. A friend of his had benefited from counseling, so Jeremy decided to give it a try. It took some time, but by talking out his feelings, he was able to get his life on better track.
Bill to allow military uniforms at graduation passes key committee
SACRAMENTO - Assembly Bill 1463, introduced by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, passed out of the Assembly Education Committee today by a vote of 8-0.
Doe Time Records throws Souls 4 Sale CD release party Friday
Doe Time Records throws the Santa Clarita hip-hop group's Souls 4 Sale album release party for "The Country is Ours" tomorrow at Bella Cucina, 27430 The Old Rd., Valencia 91355.
First ‘Sportsmania’ scheduled May 1
The city of Santa Clarita invites local junior high students to attend the first-ever "Sportsmania" tomorrow from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the city's Sports Complex Gymnasium. Local junior high kids are invited to hang out and play sports with their friends at the event.
CHP designates May 'Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month'
Spring is here and the weather is right for motorcycle riding in California. With more than one million licensed riders, the state has seen a sharp increase over the years in the number of motorcycle-involved collisions and fatalities. In an effort to promote awareness and increase the safety of everyone on the road, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) designates May "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" with the help of its traffic safety partners.
Brave New World Comics hosts Neil Bailey signing event
Brave New World Comics, the 2008 Eisner award winning store located in the Santa Clarita Valley, announces a signing event with writer Neil Bailey on Saturday, May 9.
REP offers summer internship for college student
One lucky college student will receive a paid internship this summer to plunge into the world of live theatre. This month, the Repertory East Playhouse received a grant from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission to underwrite a 10-week paid summer internship for a full-time undergraduate.
MS Golf Classic & Dinner Gala planned for June 20
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Southern California Chapter is making preparations for the 16th annual MS Golf Classic & Dinner Gala at Robinson Ranch Golf Club in Santa Clarita on Saturday, June 20.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf sponsors 'Big Sunday' with free coffee
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a privately held Southern California based chain of specialty coffee and tea stores, sponsors "Big Sunday" on Thursday, May 7 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m with a free 12 oz. iced coffee offered to each customer as well as a donation of 25 cents from each iced coffee going towards the event.
Armed robber gets 65 years
A Canyon Country man was sentenced Wednesday to 65 years and four months in state prison, a little more than three years after he was arrested for a string of armed robberies.
Seventh anniversary of deputy’s roadside murder
It's been seven years since Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy David March, of Saugus, was shot to death by Armando Jose Arroyo Garcia, a three-time convicted drug dealer and twice-deported Mexican national.
Health care for all
Health care for all was the message of the Clinton presidency way back in 1993. Here we are more than a decade and a half later and one in six Americans are still uninsured and millions more are underinsured for the coverage they need. There always seems to be trillions of tax dollars available for wars, guns and rich bankers who just have to have a bonus, but there is never quite enough money for ...
City wastes money
In the 25 years that I have subscribed to The Signal, I have only written to the Opinion page one other time, 18 years ago.
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Wilson outdules Saunders, Angels edge Mariners 1-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - C.J. Wilson pitched two-hit ball for seven innings, Mike Trout scored the only run on a wild pitch by Joe Saunders and the Los Angeles Angels edged the Seattle Mariners 1-0 Wednesday night.
Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2
BOSTON (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it.
Mattingly, Dodgers salvage split at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK (AP) - Yasiel Puig kicked back in his chair, his well-worn uniform streaked in red clay, and calmly answered questions in Spanish. Then, suddenly, he threw his hands in the air and shouted, "Pow!"
San Diego man arrested in gun death of boy
SAN DIEGO (AP) - A San Diego man faces three felony charges in connection with the accidental shooting death of a 10-year-old boy.
Summer Blast takes off this week
Santa Clarita's "Summer Blast" kicked off this week, offering SCV youth up to eight weeks of afternoon activities to stay busy while school's out.
One of US FBI's most wanted nabbed in Mexico
CANCUN, Mexico (AP) - Mexican authorities have arrested a former University of Southern California professor who was on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in the resort city of Playa del Carmen.
Confusion in legislature over public records bill
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The Legislature's Democratic leaders are pledging to address a budget bill that threatens public access to information held by local governments, but to do so in different ways.
Panel restores some pay for lawmakers, governor
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The commission that sets the pay for California lawmakers and statewide elected officials such as the governor and attorney general voted Wednesday to restore a 5 percent pay cut it made to salaries last year as state employees faced furloughs.
Canyon Country man pleads not guilty in wrong-way crash
A Canyon Country man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four felony counts in Tuesday's wrong-way crash on Highway 14 that injured 13 people, four of them seriously.
VALENCIA: Detectives arrest man for videotaping young girls in SCV stores
Santa Clarita Detective Bureau investigated a report of a male following a young girl and videotaping her while she was walking around inside "Target" located on Magic Mountain Blvd., Valencia. Through proactive work by Target's loss prevention, detectives were able to identify the suspect as Yale Yurman. Suspect Yurman is a registered sex offender.
Committee supports Brown's nominee to head prisons
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A legislative committee has recommended that the Senate confirm Gov. Jerry Brown's choice to lead California's prison system.
Oh baby! Stork flies the coop at San Diego Zoo
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The public is being asked to keep eyes to the skies for an exotic stork that flew the coop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51
LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.
Immigrant advocates sue gov't over detainers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Immigrant advocates have filed a lawsuit alleging that immigration agents are filing paperwork to keep arrestees in custody longer without investigating whether they're in the country illegally.
Los Angeles Metro ends free train rides
LOS ANGELES (AP) - As the whir of the subway echoed throughout Union Station and crowds of passengers trickled in for their morning commute, Los Angeles' transit officials unveiled a new development to deter riders from evading fares: locked turnstiles that can only be accessed using a TAP card.
