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Santa Clarita Arts & Events calendar: Dec. 2009-Jan. 2010
Rock N' Ride in the New Year at Six Flags Magic Mountain (Dec. 31) Along with Six Flags' amazing array of extreme coasters and thrilling rides, the Valencia theme park is adding a host of fun New Year's Eve activities. The "safe and sober" celebration will include music, dancing, a special countdown display on the park's iconic Sky Tower and much more. The park will be open New Year's Eve from 10:30 a.m. to 12 ...
Early bird registration open for 2010 'Relay for Life'
Now is the time for teams to register to participate in the American Cancer Society's SCV Relay For Life, scheduled for May 22-23, 2010 at Central Park.
UPDATED: Yes I Can hosts Summer Meltdown fundraisers
The Yes I Can students at William S. Hart District high schools will throw a fundraiser for their 2010 Summer Meltdown concert on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11 at Panda Express from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fair Oaks student sparks eco-effort
An effort for the environment met school spirit when Fair Oaks Ranch Community School organized its second Curbside Recycling event on Nov. 19.
No matter the cost?
In their letters to the editor, Virginia Stewart ("Buck, I'm counting on you," Nov. 13) and Derrick Coy ("Send a message," Nov. 13) advocate Obamacare from two different angles.
Voters, be responsible
With all the letters to the editor published in The Signal and all the hype about the Nov. 3, 2009 election, the voter turnout bombed in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Reason for the season
Regarding the essays written by 5th graders in the "Zone for Kids" section of the Dec. 1 edition, the subject of which was: "What holiday tradition do you celebrate?"
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Dec. 8, 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:
What holiday tradition do you celebrate?
First Place When we celebrate, Christmas we eat cookies, cake and ice cream and we play Xbox games. I like eating a lot of cookies! When it's present time, we make a circle and say what we are thankful for. Afterwards, I go outside with my aunt and uncle and go sledding. I like falling off at the bottom of the hill. I like to fall in the snow and make snow angels. But most ...
What could go wrong?
Cartoonist Mark Cell put it very well. Here is the common-sense overview of why thoughtful people do not want the government in our health care.
A day of fun for the family
Families who are part of the Santa Clarita Autism Asperger Network (SCAAN) hosted a Sport-a-Thon and Family Fun Day at the Castaic Sports Complex in November. The event featured performances from the Saugus High School choir and activities and games for children.
Legacy hosts Operation Christmas Child
Legacy Christian Academy families participated in this year's Operation Christmas Child with more than 300 boxes for distribution to children in impoverished and war-torn countries.
Vasquez Canyon Road closed for construction
Vasquez Canyon Road will be closed Tuesday for several hours for construction, officials said.
Hart district updates community calendar
Performing arts programs in the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District schedule a number of events and programs throughout the year that are open to the public at little or no cost. Reservations may be required for some of the more popular events or those in smaller venues. Call the sponsoring school for further information.
UPDATED: Hart wins gold, West Ranch silver, Saugus bronze
The William S. Hart Union High School District is known for the quality of its music programs, and this year is no exception. All six district high schools have qualified for the Marching Band Championships hosted by the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association, the first time all six schools have made it through the rigorous qualification process.
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SCV: Auditions held next month for this year's 'Shakespeare in the Park'
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for their summer production of Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, directed by Stephen Whelan.
Pentagon highlighting bomber missions in Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is flying nuclear-capable B-52 bombers on training missions over South Korea to highlight Washington's commitment to defend an ally amid rising tensions with North Korea, Pentagon officials said Monday.
Tony Awards to head back to Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK (AP) - The Tony Awards are going back to the place where the Rockettes high-kick it.
Ex-Oklahoma QB was one of crash victims
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - A former University of Oklahoma starting quarterback was one of two people killed when a small aircraft smashed into a house in northern Indiana, officials said Monday.
Japanese architect Toyo Ito wins Pritzker Prize
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Japanese architect Toyo Ito, whose buildings have been praised for their fluid beauty and balance between the physical and virtual world, has won the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the prize's jury announced Sunday.
Australia to restore military ties with Myanmar
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia plans to restore limited military cooperation with Myanmar and increase business ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
Weapons, explosives found in Fla. dorm
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Authorities investigating the apparent suicide of a college student discovered weapons and explosive devices in a dorm on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando early Monday, and hundreds of students were evacuated, though the school said there was no immediate threat.
Rockefeller impostor on trial for murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After 27 years, the murder trial of a man who posed as a member of the fabled Rockefeller family is getting under way with opening statements to the jury.
Pac-12 fines Arizona's Miller $25,000
The Pac-12 Conference has fined Arizona coach Sean Miller $25,000 for his actions following the 18th-ranked Wildcats' loss to UCLA in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Kathryn Lopez: Much hope in Pope
Rome - "May God forgive you." That's Cardinal Timothy Dolan's translation of a joke that Pope Francis told the College of Cardinals a day after being elected the 267th pontiff.
Steve Lunetta: Dogs have owners, cats have staff?
I've never liked cats. I find them to be obnoxious, arrogant, and down-right evil. If you've had a bad day at work, a cat's first response is "good, you are here. Feed me. Now."
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Dolley Madison was a model of savvy
When Dolley Payne Madison became first lady in 1809, she instituted Wednesday evening gatherings at the White House where political rivals could meet and talk.
