A cheery future for SCV All-Stars

They fly through the air, sometimes with the greatest of ease, sometimes not. Three hundred cheerleaders, ranging in age from 5 to 18, jumping, tumbling, dancing, stunting, tossing and forming pyramids intensely practicing for a two and a half minute shot at championship glory.

Is NAFTA really our only salvation?

We need to remember that since the early 1990s this government has told us that NAFTA was our salvation.

Comprehensive energy-program logistics

Congress and the administration are touting alternative energy sources to replace power production derived from foreign oil.

Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon: Unexpected support for secret ballot

When three of the top policymakers in Washington voice explicit support for a particular viewpoint, it merits notice.

Keaton comedy classic from '32 screens Feb. 14

The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is proud to present silent funnyman Buster Keaton's classic "Our Hospitality," on Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM as part of the "Flickers at the Junction" (formerly "Friday Night Flickers") film series.

SCV Sheriff's Officials Launch Vacant House Check Program

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's Crime Prevention Unit has developed and launched a new "Vacant House Check" program.

SCV Sheriff's Station boosters set annual benefit

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Booster Club is hosting their annual benefit show. The SCV Sheriff's Station Booster Club, in conjunction with Community Benefit Services, will host a fabulous evening featuring a "'50s and '60s Revue."

Valencia Softball hosts e-waste roundup Feb. 7

The Valencia Vikings softball team will host a free e-waste roundup Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia 91355.

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company to Teach Master Class at COC

The world famous dance troupe, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company, will lead a master class for College of the Canyons dance students as well as interested community members as a prelude to their Feb. 7, 2009 performance at the Santa Clarita Performing Art Center at College of the Canyons. "This is a great opportunity for our students and interested community members to get involved, beyond just buying a ticket, and a way to learn skills ...

'Breakfast with Buck' campaign fundraiser set for Feb. 5

WHAT: Breakfast with Buck fundraiser, with a side of politics WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 7:30 A.M. COST: $20.00 per person (make checks payable to: Buck McKeon for Congress) WHO'S INVITED: Bring a friend, neighbor or family member WHERE: Valencia Country Club, 27330 N. Tourney Road, Valencia RSVP: (661) 255-5709

Castaic Union School District Tees Off with 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Golfers in the Santa Clarita Valley can hone their golf swings while supporting the Castaic School District's efforts to maintain high quality academic programs for students in the fifth Annual Golf Tournament at Robinson Ranch Golf Course on Apr. 3, 2009.

BioSolar Set for Industry Growth Following Obama Inauguration Highlighting 'Green Energy' Agenda

SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioSolar, Inc. (OTCBB:BSRC), developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar cells, continues to sustain media attention for its cost-saving and environmentally friendly BioBacksheetTM solar module component.

Major crime decreases 14.6 percent in city of Santa Clarita

The Santa Clarita City Council, together with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, are pleased to announce a 14.6 percent decrease in overall Part I crimes during 2008, in comparison to the same period in 2007.

2009 Amgen Tour of California to field strongest lineup of any U.S. cycle race

LOS ANGELES, January 29, 2009 - The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will assemble the best-ever collection of the world's top cyclists when America's most important road race begins February 14, in Sacramento.

Historic Economic Discussion to be held at College of the Canyons

Next week, College of the Canyons and the City of Santa Clarita will host an historic discussion designed to assist the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in drafting the county's first ever economic development strategic plan.

Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos

PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.

Calif. man gets prison in Medicare fraud plot

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A California man was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and Medicaid more than $21 million for medical tests at New Orleans area clinics.

Protesters to march vs Monsanto in 250 cities

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.

After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil

The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.

Arellano Felix drug cartel leader pleads guilty

SAN DIEGO (AP) - The last of the brothers accused of creating an infamous Mexican drug cartel pleaded guilty Friday to helping send hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States, marking one of the final milestones in an investigation that began two decades ago.

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.

Shuttle is major draw at California Science Center

LOS ANGELES (AP) - There was always been a special connection between space shuttle Endeavour and California, where it was built.

Timothy Myers: Manufactured and actual milestones

One thinks about milestones in life, but few can actually point to a day when their life really changed, for good or ill.

Bob Kellar: Live from City Hall

Reason for no outrage

I just read Betty Arensons' May 24 column, "Where is the outrage?" wherein she describes all the recent and many of the past scandals attributed to this administration and wonders why there is not more public outrage.

National Bike Month

In recognition of the increased presence of our two-wheeled counterparts on the street enjoying spring weather, May has been declared National Bike Month. During this time of year, it is especially important to have a heightened sense of awareness on the road and be on the lookout for those traveling by bicycle.

Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93

MIAMI (AP) - David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.

Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs play to win in game one

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of columns by The Master's College baseball player Mason Nesbitt, who will be filing stories from Lewiston, Idaho - the site of the NAIA World Series. Nesbitt, who played baseball until his sophomore year for TMC, was asked to return to the Mustangs out of need. At the time, he was a contributing baseball writer with The Signal.

Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review

LONDON (AP) - Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly impossible to predict that the men were on the verge of a brutal killing.