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Quizno's restaurant robbed at gunpoint
Deputies are searching a man who allegedly robbed the Quizno's on Copper Hill Drive Saturday night, said Lt. Brenda Cambra of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
City presents compassion play
The city of Santa Clarita presents "Horizon Line" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Valencia High School Auditorium. This is the final play in a series designed to inspire compassion and personal responsibility.
City needs golf officials for Champions event
The city of Santa Clarita seeks volunteers to fill several positions for the 2009 AT&T Champions Golf Classic.
Voices lift spirits
Mary Giger sings Faure's "La Captive" during a recital she performed with her husband, John, at The Master's College Friday night.
WR gets historic win over Indians
It took a while but West Ranch finally broke through against Hart in boys basketball. For the first time in school history, the Wildcats defeated the Indians, topping Hart 86-77 at West Ranch High on Friday night.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 24, 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:
Cents break ground
Three games into the Foothill League boys soccer season, the Saugus Centurions had yet to hold a lead in a Foothill League soccer game - yet they were undefeated in league play. In their fourth game, the Centurions finally took a lead and maintained their undefeated record by winning their first league game 3-2 over Canyon at Saugus High on Friday afternoon.
New program helps taxpayers
Editor's note: Second in a series on electronic filing. Most taxpayers and tax preparers this year will use IRS e-file to file their tax returns or get extensions of time to file. During this process, they will not have to send a single scrap of paper to the Internal Revenue Service.
Maureen Stephenson: Success secrets still valid
Author Michael Jeffreys personally interviewed 15 top motivational gurus in 1997 for his book.
Bob Kellar: Support wilderness legislation
As the year begins and the country welcomes a new president and a new Congress, some important unfinished business remains to be completed: Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon's wilderness legislation benefiting Santa Clarita and other areas of importance to Southern Californians.
Faith: Calendar
Friendly Valley service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Message: "Wresting a Blessing Out of Trouble." Job's Daughters chorus will present special music. All Are Welcome. When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: 19246 Avenue of the Oaks in Newhall. Enter at the Friendly Valley main gate off Sierra Highway on Friendly Valley Parkway. Contact: (661) 251-1311 Special celebration service Who: Crossroads Community Church What: A special celebration worship service. ...
Kudos for the wilderness act
I just wanted to whole-heartedly thank our representatives for the Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act. Wilderness is so important.
New name, new location
Travel Leaders will host a Grand Opening celebration Monday at their new location 23310 Cinema Drive #107 in Valencia. There will be a mini trade show, refreshments and door prizes all day.
Robert Lamoureux: Broken snake needs to be pulled from plumbing
Hi Robert, I have a question for you. I was snaking out my line and ran into a problem. I pushed the cable in for about 50 feet but it would not come back out. Eventually it broke off in the pipe and it's still in there. The rental yard said it was my fault. The drains are better, but I don't want to leave it in but can't get it out. Do I have ...
TMC baseball starts with a win
The Master's College baseball team opened up its season at Reese Field Friday with a 12-1 victory over Patten University of Oakland.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.
Kerry: US, allies ready to step up aid to rebels
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - The U.S. and several key allies looked again Wednesday for a strategy to end Syria's civil war, their united efforts unable at the moment to stem the Assad regime's military gains and Washington still unwilling to join those providing the rebels with lethal military aid.
Boy Scouts to vote today on gay membership
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations and its millions of members.
Duarte woman finds bear on kitchen counter
DUARTE, Calif. (AP) - Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter.
Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, authorities said.
Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest, a Nepali official and Miura's Tokyo-based support team said.
4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pledge more transparency to Congress in his counterterrorism policy.
Terri Crain: Don’t misuse environmental protection law
In 2008, Santa Clarita was named the most business- friendly city in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Joe Gandelman: Watch the credibility games
Forget the political "blame game." The biggest game in town now is the credibility game - a high-stakes exercise that will end with America's political middle deciding who is trustworthy and who isn't. Some key players:
The scandal of scandal in Washington, D.C.
If you listen loud enough you can almost hear the siren song of the Republican Party spread its dulcet tones across Washington. It's scandal season boys and girls, and for the GOP it's Mardi Gras, Christmas and The Spanish Inquisition all in one!
Jump for brain cancer research
Valencia indoor trampoline park Jump 5150 is helping to raise money for Brain Cancer Awareness Month by holding a fundraiser Friday.
One Valley, One Vision plan wins award
Earlier this month, the Southern California Association of Governments recognized the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County with a sustainability award for the joint general plan known as "One Valley, One Vision."
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
Wilson, Angels beat Mariners
ANAHEIM (AP) - C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels celebrated Arte Moreno's 10 years as owner by cruising to another easy victory over the slumping Seattle Mariners.
After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly has been sharply critical of his slumping team.
