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Coyotes will be coyotes
Don't blame a wild animal for doing something that it is driven to do. Blame the builders for encroaching on the coyotes' habitat.
A compromise on hospital expansion
There has been a lot of talk about G&L Realty and the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital master plan and developers agreement.
Improving academic performance and environment
It was one of those moments we educators thrive upon - receipt of test scores that placed our students at the top of the heap in a state that bears a reputation for underachievement in education.
Credit where credit is due: Hart district compares well
The Signal recently reported on the Academic Performance Index results for the William S. Hart District and elementary school districts in the Santa Clarita Valley, so it's time to once again tear into the numbers to see what really happened and how the Hart district stacks up against other suburban high school districts in Southern California.
SCV Republicans open new headquarters
The Republican spirit was high at the grand opening of the Santa Clarita Republican headquarters in Valencia's industrial center on Friday.
Students enter essay contest
Junior Achievement and Deloitte launched the fifth annual "Excellence through Ethics" essay contest on Tuesday, giving U.S. high school seniors the ability to apply their knowledge of ethical decision-making and share their views on the importance of ethics in business.
Raceway hosts benefit for fire victims
MB2 Raceway in Sylmar hosts a benefit starting at 10 a.m. today for the Oakridge Mobile Home Park residents affected by the Sayre Fire.
Care packages for the troops
SupportOurTroops.Org is collecting donations for more than 60 groups across America who send care packages to U.S. troops.
Vino 100 celebrates second anniversary
In recognition of Vino 100's second anniversary, owners Lil Lepore and Shari Frazier will host a celebration with gifts and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia.
'Dr. Rap' is in the house
Dr. Samuel Kojoglanian delicately snaked a catheter through his patient's arteries and up to his heart. Alex Ochoa's spirits lifted when the doctor later confirmed he had a strong heart.
This is funny for a reason
Laughter goes a long way, and in this morbid economy, it can go even further. For the second consecutive year, Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia has teamed up with the Santa Clarita Valley Emergency Winter Shelter to host a night of laughter. This year's special guest Billy Gardell from the Comedy Central network and NBC's "My Name is Earl," takes the stage 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at 25815 Tournament Road in Valencia. Tickets are $10 and ...
Girls find safe haven at Boys & Girls Club
Two high school girls may be alive today because of fast-thinking administrators at the Sierra Vista Clubhouse, a junior high school-based branch location in Canyon Country for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
City hosts 'Kids Night Out'
The city of Santa Clarita invites kids ages 4 to 11 to enjoy a "Kids Night Out" from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Community Room of Santa Clarita Park, 27285 Seco Canyon Road in Saugus.
Faith calendar
Holiday boutique at local temple Who: Temple Beth Ami What: Holiday boutique with 20 vendors on site selling jewelry, purses, crafts, toys, cookware, Judaica items and more. Admission is free. When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Where: 23023 Hilse Lane in Newhall Contact: (661) 255-6410 or write to kimberleecrane@hotmail.com Thanksgiving with the Methodists Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist) What: Thanksgiving Sunday morning message, "Thanks-Giving When ...
Proud to be an Eagle mom
As a proud mother of an Eagle Scout who is now 26 and a practicing attorney in Denver, Colo., I was so touched by Pamela Sprott's letter to the editor, "In the rank of Eagles." (Oct. 27.)
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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.
Detectives search for victims of alleged Disney scam
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are seeking public assistance in locating additional victims in a case involving a man allegedly representing himself as an heir to a large corporation.
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.
CHP hands out 57,000 tickets for distracted driving
(Sacramento, CA) – More than 57,000 drivers were ticketed for handheld cell phone talking or texting during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The citations written by CHP officers as well as over 250 local law enforcement agencies across the state match the number handed to drivers in last year's April campaign. The monthly number of cell phone tickets outside of ...
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 22, 2013
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Man shot to death in Boston bombing probe
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities at his home early Wednesday while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case, officials said.
