Archive By Author - Signal Staff
No conscience to deny health care
When I heard that the idea of a government health insurance choice was denied, it really upset me.
Poor endorsements, Buck
I am a mom of two children in the Hart school district and am highly involved and passionate about their education at every level.
Need health care
Health care reform is needed so badly. So many people are hurting. I am being so unfairly charged for my premiums even though I may appreciate and like the carriers I have. Even Medicare has raised rates and so has Blue Shield. The percent we pay is too much according to our incomes. I am a widow and can use all of the help I can get, as I am over 79 years old and ...
Stephen Maseda: Vogel wildly incorrect
Having read your letters section in the Oct. 6 edition, I have a couple of observations. As a news organization, you must agree you have some obligation for accuracy in your reporting, at least one hopes so. However, you seem willing to publish letters, which I am sure you cull from the many you receive on as high-profile a subject as health care, that contain patently false "factual" claims. The Vogel letter ("Vakay doesn't get ...
SCV braces for rain
The National Weather Service is forecasting an 80 percent chance of showers for tonight through Wednesday evening, marking the start of California's rainy season.
Oak Hills hosts rockin’ kickoff
Oak Hills Elementary School parents, teachers and students gathered Sept. 14 for a live concert as part of the second annual Oak Hills Elementary Jog-a-Thon.
DUI checkpoint in Newhall nets three
Two drivers were arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and a third driver was arrested for felony drug possession during a D.U.I. checkpoint Friday night in Newhall.
Governor signs AB 1463, Smyth's military uniform bill
Assembly Bill 1463, authored by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita), was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday.
CADRE hosts drug awareness seminar Oct. 22
The Wm. S. Hart Union Hart School District continues its series of parent/student drug awareness seminars with a program from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Canyon High School library.
CSEA endorses Michael Berger for COC post Nov. 3
The Local 725 Chapter of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) at College of the Canyons (COC) has endorsed Michael Berger for election to Seat No. 1 in the Nov. 3 Santa Clarita Community College District election.
Rick Edwards presents "Insight to Digital Photography" Oct. 14
Just back from Africa, Rick Edwards will present "Insight to Digital Photography" at the Oct. 14 SCV Computer Club meeting.
West Ranch hosts Wildcat Classic marching band competition
The Wildcat Classic marching band competition was hosted by West Ranch High Saturday at Valencia High School.
Diabetes Walk at Bridgeport Park raises funds to fight disease
Nearly 1,200 people participated in a walk at Bridgeport Park in Valencia Sunday morning to raise funds to fight diabetes.
Health care craziness
A White House-backed overhaul of the nation's health care system, crafted in the Senate Finance Committee, was challenged by Republican critics over higher taxes, abortion, rationed care and a lack of conscience provisions for medical personnel. Their protective amendments were all defeated.
Total government control
In reference to the "Conservatives can't sit out" Letter to the Editor by William Crietz in The Signal Sept. 25: What is written below is a rebuff meant to be satiric.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10
St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
Spring is in the air in the SCV
It seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Living with Children
Michael Reagan: Making Sense
Our failure in chief gave us his annual blurred vision of America again Tuesday night.
Diana West: Why aren't feathers flying over Brennan nomination?
We all know what happens when the fox guards the chicken coop - or do we?
Your Community Calendar: Feb. 17, 2013
Third Thursdays
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year.
Kids read aloud to dogs to help overcome fear
Reading aloud went to the dogs Saturday at the Newhall Library.
Car goes over the side of Interstate 5
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
