Archive By Author - Signal Staff
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
First place My favorite holiday is Christmas. The tradition of Christmas is sitting in your living room staring at your Christmas Tree. As you drink some warm milk, the tree sparkles like glitter. At night, someone special comes down your chimney to deliver presents under your tree. That special person is Santa. He eats the cookies you made and some milk. When you wake up, you discover presents under the tree for you. And finally ...
Nothing but smiles
Students at the Academy of the Canyons give a round of applause to Congressman Buck McKeon after he informed them they will receive 41 VIP tickets to the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.
Hundreds pay last respects to Dr. Wells
Because news of Dr. Patty Wells' sudden death continues to shock and dismay patients, co-workers and friends honored the adored doctor with a special service at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Flash flood warning in effect until 6 p.m.
The National Weather service issued a flash flood warning for recent burn areas in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties through this afternoon until 6 p.m.
The Palin bailout plan
In addition to the bailout plan for Wall Street, there should be a bailout plan for Sarah Palin. Maybe "God has a plan" for Sarah?
News briefs
Valencia road closures begin today Beginning today and continuing for one week, the section of Magic Mountain Parkway between Interstate 5 and The Old Road in Valencia is scheduled to be closed for construction. Northbound and southbound freeway off-ramps are scheduled to remain open for access to eastbound Magic Mountain Parkway. Northbound and southbound on-ramps will be accessible from westbound Magic Mountain Parkway.
Myths regarding annuities
Myths surrounding annuities and misconceptions about them have gained a foothold with both the general public and the media. These misconceptions stem largely from a lack of information.
Local club takes Fall Finish Tournament
Santa Clarita's U-9 Sidewinders Baseball Club. Front Row (Left to Right): Nicolas Valdez, Sean McHugh, David Fernandez, Justin Woolley and Brendan Henry. Middle Row (Left to Right): Brady Anderson, Chase Farrell, Sam Taylor, Braiden McClain and Tyler LeBlanc. Back Row (Left to Right): Manager Jason Farrell, Coach John McHugh, Coach Mickey Anderson and Coach Manny Fernandez. Win gives team s a birth in next summer's Triple Crown Sports World Series in Colorado.
UPDATED: Wildfire threat to SCV diminishes
UPDATED 10 pm. Tuesday: Fire officials are reporting the Sesnon Fire is 20 percent contained. Lighter northerly winds and an aggressive effort by L.A. County Fire water-dropping helicopters kept the fire's northern flank from heading downhill into the Santa Clarita Valley in the early evening. The Marek Fire 10 miles to the east is now 80 percent contained, officials report. +++++++++++++ UPDATED 6:19 p.m. Tuesday: The Sesnon fire has burned 13,285 acres in the San ...
Local girls take first place
The local Pikes competitive team posted outstanding scores and brought home a first-place Level 4 team award in the first-ever competitive meet hosted by Gymnastics Unlimited.
Winning Essays
First place If I could visit any country, I would go to Italy. There is lots of water and I would like to go on a gondola. My parents told me that there are a lot of beautiful museums and galleries with nice pictures. The pictures were made by one of the famous artist Michelangelo. Their food is delicious. They have the best pizza and pasta in the world. It's wonderful to go shopping because ...
Henry Mayo pros doing a good job
This is my view of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital master plan process and can thus be challenged, but I would ask those who know of me to consider my knowledge and credibility in comparison to those who dispute it.
Daybreak: Dec. 15, 2008
First word "The 65 and over crowd has grown by at least 7 percent since the year 2000." ­- Kathy Crone, Senior Center development director (click here for story) Today in History Today is Monday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2008. There are 16 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 15, 1791, the Bill of Rights went into effect following ratification by Virginia. One year ago: Celine ...
Celebrating Santa Lucia
The cold December sky had just faded to black Sunday night when Lucia, in a white gown and a crown of candles glided into the room.
Checkmate
Dozens of child chess players darted their hands into plastic buckets filled with ice water and fished around for the correct chess piece, while others played bughouse and blitz chess.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
President of local advocacy group praises Boy Scout decision
The president of a local advocacy group said this week's decision by the Boy Scouts of America to reverse a long-standing policy barring gay children from joining is a step in the right direction, but more must be done for the scouts to be completely inclusive.
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.
Pioneer of Reality TV leaving Fox network
NEW YORK (AP) - Fox reality chief Mike Darnell says he's leaving the network after an 18-year stay.
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.
Amanda Bynes accused of bong toss out window
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Closures coming to I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.
Molester found slain in Corcoran prison cell
CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) - Investigators at California State Prison-Corcoran are investigating as a homicide the death of an inmate who was a convicted child molester.
LA sanitation ends plans for dump near Joshua Tree
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A regional garbage collection agency has tossed out plans to build a mega-landfill for Los Angeles' trash less than two miles from Joshua Tree National Park in the remote Southern California desert.
No bail for parents in faith-healing death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia man charged with murder after losing two sons to untreated pneumonia told police he believes in "divine healing," not medicine, to "break the devil's power."
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
NEW YORK (AP) - Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.
NBC to air Blake Shelton's benefit for Oklahomans
NBC and sister networks will air Blake Shelton's concert to help his fellow Oklahomans affected by this week's storms in their home state.
