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Change begins with us
Hope and change. That was the ideological fuel behind President Barack Obama's campaign, and few can deny the power his rhetoric had to stir even staunch disbelievers. Yet rhetoric does not equal action. We stand at an intersection today as a nation - on the heels of Monday's National Day of Service and observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, as we witness this morning's inauguration of a new president. Much has been said, ...
Disillusioned about wilderness act
Everybody seem very happy with the newly designated Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, including both our esteemed senators and Nick Staves.
Jim Lentini: Our most challenging year in business
The year 2008 was one of the most challenging years I have witnessed during my 46 years in the insurance and investment business.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 20, 2009
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TMC hoops stays in poll
Despite losing two straight games earlier this month, The Master's College men's basketball team remained in the NAIA Division I top 25 poll. The Mustangs are tied for 23rd along with Evangel University of Missouri.
Historical Society panel: Did James Dean stop in the SCV on his last day?
Sept. 30, 1955. The final day of life for movie star James Dean and the birth date of a Hollywood legend.
McKeon Statement on Commuted Sentences for Ramos and Compean
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) made the following statement today following an announcement by the White House that President George W. Bush commuted the prison sentences of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, whose 10-year sentences have raised much debate: "I am very pleased that President Bush has acted to commute the sentences of U.S. border agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. I joined a ...
UPDATED: King Day - Brian Charles on Inauguration Eve excitement
Editor's note: Signal Staff Writer Brian Charles, in Washington. D.C., to cover the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama for The Signal and The-Signal.com, phoned home this morning to talk on the air with KHTS AM 1220 morning host John Summers. Click on the left to hear his report.
Practice makes perfect
Master of Fine Arts music major, 23-year-old Matthew Cook practices his xylophone at the California Institute of the Arts, Friday afternoon.
Wilderness bill heads for House
Looking over the snowy hills near Mammoth, Bob Haueter reflected on the beauty of more than 470,000 acres of California now on the verge of being protected by federal decree.
Brian Charles: Magic in D.C.
Editor's note: Eleventh in an exclusive series as Signal Staff Writer Brian Charles covers the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama in Washington, D.C.
Wind and warmth will continue
Warm wind gusts of nearly 30 mph whirled through the Santa Clarita Valley Sunday and will likely continue through Tuesday.
A conservative hope: Bobby Jindal
We Dodger fans are a peculiar lot. Rooting for one of the great, storied franchises in Major League Baseball, Dodger fans are often victims of disappointment and frustration - but we always hope that next year will be better.
Sulphur Springs anticipates $2 million cut
Sulphur Springs School District officials anticipate a possible $2 million cut to the school budget in response to the ongoing state budget crisis.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 19, 2009
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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.
