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Resident helps students beat prejudice
When American Jewish University held its 11th annual Prejudice Awareness Summit on Feb. 25, Valencia resident Sarah Rensin was one of the facilitators for almost 200 students attending from middle schools from all over the Los Angeles area.
Faith calendar
A tribute to teachers Who: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints What: "A Beacon to the Future - A Tribute to Teachers." Public is invited to attend for free. Eighteen teachers were chosen by students to be recognized for their influence in the student's life. State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth will be the keynote speaker and music will be presented by the Saugus High School Choir. When: Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Where: ...
Reader Meter results, March 6-13, 2009
Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 1,369 votes from mid-afternoon Friday, March 6 to late evening Friday, March 13, 2009.
AT&T Champions Classic: Sindelar shoots 64, takes first round lead
Joey Sindelar shot an 8-under-par 64 to take the opening round lead in the AT&T Champions Classic at sun splashed Valencia Country Club. One shot back is Tom Purtzer, winner of the 2003 and 2007 AT&T Champions Classic here.
Hart district sends potential layoff notices to 95 certificated employees
The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District mailed notices of potential layoffs to 95 certificated employees this week, fulfilling a legal obligation to notify employees whose jobs could be affected by a possible "reduction in force" due to the current State budget crisis.
'Click It or Ticket' campaign targeting seatbelt offenders
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will be out in force, saving lives by enforcing California's seatbelt laws. The increased effort is part of the on-going "Click it or Ticket" campaign.
Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Program hosts basketball playoffs
Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Program will host basketball playoffs at Hart High School on Saturday, May 14 from 2 p.m to 7 p.m.
Review: 'The Last House on the Left'
I have seen four films inspired by the same 13th-century folk ballad: Ingmar Bergman's "The Virgin Spring" (1960), Wes Craven's "The Last House on the Left" (1972), David DeFalco's "Chaos" (2005) and now Dennis Iliadis' remake of the 1972 film, also titled "The Last House on the Left."
Senior Center changes: haircuts, dance class, Trips & Tours
The SCV Senior Center will again make haircuts available on Fridays as of April 3. Mary Doman will be available from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Room A2 for haircuts at $10 each. Please contact her at 257-9602 for appointments. Also, beginning immediately, the center will no longer offer the Polynesian Dance Class taught by Winona Plantenburg on Monday afternoons. Finally, beginning on April 1, the hours of operation for the center's Trips and ...
Review: ‘Race to Witch Mountain’ is innocuous family entertainment with a likable cast
Before the sneak preview of "Race to Witch Mountain," they had a little quiz show and gave away T-shirts. One question: "Who plays Jack Bruno?" Half the audience roared, "The Rock!" Not one lonely vote for Dwayne Johnson.
Two Women on Wine: A Tale of Two Wine Worlds -- Old and New
Growing up on the East Coast, we remember when the world of wine revolved largely around Europe, particularly France and Italy. These Old World wines, as they are known, produced most of the world's notable wines.
'Treasure Island' runs through April 25 at the Canyon Theatre Guild
"Treasure Island," the timeless tale of adventure, mutiny and friendship, is told in this high-energy Canyon Theatre Guild production through witty lyrics, sparkling dialogue and humorous songs.
'Leading Ladies' at the Canyon Theatre Guild March 27 - April 25
How funny is Tony award winning author Ken Ludwig's latest in a trilogy of broad comedies (the first two being "Lend Me a Tenor" and "Moon Over Buffalo!")?
UPDATED: Sheriff's Captain and biker supporter swap e-mails
Editor's note: The following is an exchange of SCV Sheriff's Station news releases and e-mails between members of a motorcycle group and the station Captain Anthony La Berge.
Old Town Newhall streetscaping starts Monday
The city of Santa Clarita is moving forward with another significant investment in Old Town Newhall - the beginning of a new "streetscape" for two blocks of Main Street. Construction officially begins on Monday, March 16 and will include two blocks of street improvements from 6th Street to 8th Street. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed this summer. Streetscaping is best described as a beautification project that includes pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Tony Kanaan ends heartbreak with Indy 500 victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Tony Kanaan had one more lap, one anticlimactic last lap under the yellow caution flag, to end 12 years of frustration in the Indianapolis 500.
Obama seeks to console victims of Oklahoma tornado
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - President Barack Obama is assuring victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado that "you've got folks behind you" all over the country.
Missing mom's diary foreshadows family tragedy
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Susan Powell had been married about a year when she started writing a journal. She was a love-struck, 20-year-old newlywed, dreaming of the future she would build with her husband.
'Fast' races past 'Hangover' at weekend box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) - It's a blowout at the box office.
NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations
NEW YORK (AP) - Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
PARIS (AP) - A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and the government said it was trying to determine if there were any links to the brutal killing of a British soldier by suspected Islamic extremists.
John Kiernan: What's a real scandal?
I have watched the radical wing of the Republican Party do everything they can to obstruct Obama and his administration.
Ken Keller: Looking for blame: try the mirror
When I first joined the company, I wasn't sure what to make of what I saw.
David Hegg: What's happening to the U.S.?
Increasingly a very simple question is becoming part of our daily conversation. "What's happening to our country?"
Matt Mackowiak: Scandals
When it rains, it pours. The combined weight of the three growing Obama administration scandals is weighing down the White House and overwhelming their ability to control the story or advance their agenda.
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Torrential rains swamped San Antonio with flash floods on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead as emergency workers rushed to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.
Spurs take 3-0 lead, beat Grizzlies 104-93 in OT
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tim Duncan scored the first five points of overtime, and the San AntonioSpurs rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 104-93 Saturday night and move a win away from the NBA Finals.
Gilbertson makes TMC track history
MARION, Ind. - The 2013 NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships concluded Saturday with six Mustangs representing The Master's College in four different events.
Dodgers beat Cardinals, 5-3, behind three-RBI day from Gonzalez
The Dodgers defeated St. Louis 3-2.
