Archive By Author - Signal Staff
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
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:
Your Community: Dates to watch & upcoming events
Dates to watch Saturday Towsley Canyon is a year-round home for some birds. 8 a.m. early morning bird hike in Towsley Canyon. Beginners are welcome. Bring your binoculars and meet at the entrance of Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Two-hour program. Program sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and presented by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. Info: visit www.lamountains.com or call (310) 858-7272 ext 115. ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 18, 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:
Roger Gitlin: In support of Israel
As Israel defends itself against Hamas terrorist attacks, critics are having a field day with the Jewish state.
Puma softball team benefits Circle of Hope
Jessica Smith, a member of the Puma softball team with John Nourse, her manager's support, helped raise nearly $1,500 for Circle of Hope, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit organization that financially assists breast cancer patients who live, work or get treated in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Tim Myers: A shibboleth a day keeps rationality away
Shibboleth: a word or saying used by adherents of a party, sect or belief and usually regarded by others as empty of real meaning. - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary I enjoy a well-turned word or phrase, but I dislike the partisan shibboleth, handy words or phrases that party faithful can turn to in a heartbeat to end any rational argument or discussion. We all know the national shibboleths. Republican faithful tout prayer in school to cure ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs settle into Lewiston, Idaho
Editor's note: This is the first 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.
Mattel moving 100 jobs from New York to Calif.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (AP) - Toy maker Fisher-Price said Wednesday it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its operations in the state as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc.
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies
LAKELAND, Minn. (AP) - When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music - and his farewell song, "Clouds," became a YouTube sensation that has attracted more than 4 million views.
Injured volunteer seeks payment from lost hiker
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A volunteer searcher who broke his back while looking for a teenager who was lost in Orange County wilderness wants restitution if the teen is convicted on drug charges.
Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.
Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor
NEW YORK (AP) - In running for mayor, Anthony Weiner is seeking to get past the tawdry-tweeter punch line that has dogged him since his congressional career imploded two years ago. And while he's facing an uphill sprint, his campaign could help his long-term prospects even if he loses, some experts say.
Flooding forces evacuation of 1,300 in ND town
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A dam that threatened to give way and flood a North Dakota town was holding back the water on Wednesday, though the 1,300 residents of Cavalier were still being told to stay away from their homes.
Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberating
PHOENIX (AP) - Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge Wednesday they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the convicted murderer should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to send them back to the deliberation room to work through their differences.
Greuel thanks supporters after failed LA mayor bid
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Wendy Greuel is thanking supporters who tried to make her Los Angeles' first woman mayor.
Man who died in apparent fall at UCLA identified
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Coroner's officials have identified a man found dead at the University of California, Los Angeles, campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Republican wins Central Valley state Senate race
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the race will not go to a runoff.
Construction begins to widen I-5 in Norwalk
NORWALK - Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) began construction today on a $302 million project on the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) that will ease traffic congestion for 230,000 motorists daily - and provide jobs for Southern California.
