Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Births: Feb. 3, 2009 to Feb. 20, 2009
All births below were recorded at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, unless otherwise noted. Parents can submit jpeg photos and announcement information to Lifestyle@the-signal.com - subject line: BIRTH.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: March 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: Today in History
Blood drive commemorates St. Francis Dam disaster
On March 12, it will be 81 years since the collapse of the St. Francis Dam allowed hundreds of thousands of gallons of water to wash down San Francisquito Canyon in the Santa Clarita Valley killing hundreds of people and scores of livestock as well as destroying homes and property in a path that ran along the Santa Clara riverbed to the Pacific Ocean in Ventura.
In the service: Juan M. Castro-Valenzuela
Air Force Airman Juan M. Castro-Valenzuela has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
'Beauty and the Beast' at Legacy Legacy Christian Academy will perform "Beauty and the Beast" today at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7. 27680 Dickason Drive, Valencia. Info: (661) 257-7377. The Genesis Project at Tesoro Adobe The County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, presents "The Genesis Project" at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through March 6. The show features display panels produced by ...
Louie Anderson: Larger-than-life comedy at COC Wednesday
Famed comedian Louie Anderson will present "One Night Only" at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11.
Looking for hope: Local residents turn to homeless shelter for help during hard economic times
Despite a lifetime of work experience, Timothy Handy says he cannot find a job to save his life.
In the service: Edward J. Lee
Air Force Airman Edward J. Lee has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
In the service: James Park
James Park, son of Eileen Park, of Valencia, was recently promoted to Corporal, United States Marine Corps. He is stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Park and his platoon were deployed to Iraq in early February. He is a Bowman graduate.
Your Community: Dates to watch
March 1 "Midwinter Madrigal Feast," a fundraising event to benefit the non-profit Santa Clarita Master Chorale, will be held 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Valencia Hyatt, 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia. Enjoy an evening of merriment and revelry which includes dinner, a comical play, special music by members of the Santa Clarita Master Chorale and opportunity drawings. Attire is black tie optional. Admission is $100. Info: (661) 254-8886, www.scmasterchorale.org, or ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Feb. 28, 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: First Word
Shame on DMV
Shame on you, Department of Motor Vehicles. I recently sent a refund request to the DMV for my vehicle registration fee of $254.
Optimism not sappy
Over the last month I have watched with as the GOP has distanced itself from what Americans and Californians want and need at this time.
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: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21 ...
Local banks take major hit
Skyrocketing federal insurance due to a cascade of bank failures will cost Bank of Santa Clarita an unexpected $400,000 the bank president said Friday.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
Tip leads to the arrest of a Canyon County man sought in shooting
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies arrested a man who allegedly shot his father in the head late Thursday night in Canyon Country thanks to a tip supplied by a citizen, a sheriff's spokesman said.
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.
Tea party looks to take advantage of moment
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.
2 Calif. Powerball tickets have five of six numbers
SAN JOSE (AP) - California Lottery officials say two Powerball tickets sold in California have five of the six winning numbers. Officials say those tickets win $1 million each.
