FEMA suggests holiday gifts that increase preparedness

OAKLAND - This year Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has assembled a list of gift ideas for the holidays to help keep your family and friends prepared. Emergencies can happen at any moment; these gifts can serve as a great starting point to ensure that your friends and family have an emergency communications plan, a disaster supply kit, and stay informed about emergencies in their area.

Troop-support warehouse run by veterans

PASADENA -- Soldiers' Angels (SA) has opened its first Angel-operated warehouse, staffed by four recent veterans and Angel volunteers.

California ranked 25th in protecting kids from tobacco

WASHINGTON - California ranks 25th in the nation in funding programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit, according to a national report released today by a coalition of public health organizations.

Green Schools Summit in Pasadena through Friday

PASADENA - The third annual Green California Schools Summit comes to the Pasadena Convention Center this week, with pre-Summit workshops on Wednesday, Dec. 9 and an opening session on Thursday, Dec. 10. A full schedule of educational sessions, networking events and a trade show continues through Friday, Dec. 11.

Local 5th-grade entrepreneurs start button business

When 5th grade friends Riley Villiers-Furze and Caitlin Buckley of Stevenson Ranch were looking for an after-school activity, they didn't look to video games, television or the Internet as do many girls their age.

Six Flags Magic Mountain to host New Year's Eve party

For the second year in a row, Six Flags Magic Mountain will host the Six Flags Rock N' Ride New Year's Eve Party, a "safe and sober" New Year's Eve alternative for local youths and families.

Yes I Can students host Summer Meltdown fundraisers

The Yes I Can students at William S. Hart Union High School District schools will throw a fundraiser at Panda Express on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saugus Union School District elects new officers

Paul De La Cerda was elected as the 2010 board president for Saugus Union School District. Douglas Bryce was also named clerk during the district's organizational meeting Tuesday.

Newhall School District elects new officers

Newhall School District board members Tuesday elected Mike Shapiro as board president and Suzan Solomon as clerk for 2010.

Reception for new art piece postponed due to weather

Due to bad weather, the city of Santa Clarita's Arts and Events Office's Thursday reception celebrating a new addition to the city's public art landscape has been postponed.

Man sought in hammer attack

Deputies were searching for a man who allegedly hit someone with a hammer in a Canyon Country store, officials said.

Circle helps students make friends

Valencia High School Assistant Principal Tracy Moscoe remembers attending a special education conference about two years ago and hearing a presentation about Circle of Friends.

Students at Pinecrest Schools give to CHP toy drive

Students at Pinecrest Schools in Valencia helped local California Highway Patrol officers load a truck Wednesday with board games, stuffed animals and other toys they collected for children in need, authorities said.

Eternal Valley hosts Service of Remembrance

Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary hosted its annual non-denominational Service of Remembrance in the Chapel of the Hills in Newhall on Wednesday.

Julie M. Sturgeon: Evaluate your tax situation before year’s end

There still is time to evaluate your tax situation and get in some last-minute tax deductions.

Kevin Buck: Jesus would be a liberal Democrat

Recently my wife unearthed some old Signal newspapers, one of which contained a letter to the editor I had written. The Signal printed that letter on May 17, 1996.

Tom Campbell: Drink it like it’s water? Only if it IS water

Maybe you remember when you were a kid and you poured a giant glass of orange juice, and your mother said something like this: "Take it easy! Orange juice is expensive, and you're drinking it like it's water!"

Taxes and the Left

Compulsion against peaceful citizens is immoral. Likewise, extracting taxes for activities that benefit some citizens, but not others, is also immoral.

Time to halt smoking on restaurant patios

White House tours

The tours of the White House have been canceled by the President. How dare he do such a thing?

Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rock Club meeting

Calif. politician pleads guilty to misusing funds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A longtime Northern California politician pleaded guilty Monday to a dozen charges that he used campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction.