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Vasquez Canyon Road closed Tuesday
The county of Los Angeles Department of Public Works (Public Works) has scheduled a full closure for Vasquez Canyon Road for Tuesday, Dec. 8, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.,
Strickland to host Christmas/Hanukkah party-open house Tuesday
To celebrate the holidays, State Senator Tony Strickland, R-Simi Valley, will host a Christmas/Hanukkah party and open house at his district office on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hor d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
City hosts next free job fair Tuesday
The city of Santa Clarita, Goodwill Industries and the Employment Development Department will host a free job fair on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Smyth to install VIA 2010 board
California State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita/38th District, will officiate the swearing in of returning board members for 2010 at the next Valley Industrial Association luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 15.
Vino 100 Valencia hosts 'Their Last Suppers' author for book signing Dec. 12
The History Chef Book Signing Event Tour makes its way to Vino 100 Valencia on Saturday, Dec. 12.
COC offers winter courses in emerging technologies
As the fall semester draws to a close, registration for the College of the Canyons 2010 winter session has heated up with students scrambling to secure the last remaining available seats.
Local artist exhibits artwork at CTG Wednesday
Laurie Morgan, a local artist recognized for her unique landscape portraits, is exhibiting her artwork in a one-woman show at the Canyon Theater Guild from now until Dec. 19.
Community Tree lighting ushers in holidays
Hundreds gather on the lawn in front of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial hospital in Valencia on Sunday to officially kick off the holiday season with the lighting of the Community Tree. This year marked the 24th year of the Community Tree Lighting celebration.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Dec. 7, 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:
Senior Calendar
Mobile Solutions Van visits SCV Senior Center The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following up-coming date: Dec. 10 The Braille Institute Van offers a wide variety of services for the visually impaired without the time or trouble of visiting the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. Services include, for example, the sale ...
Steve Lunetta: A day that will live in infamy
A day that will live in infamy "Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget - lest we forget!" - Rudyard Kipling, Recessional, 1897 The drone of the Mitsubishi Sakae 14-cylinder radial engine was hypnotic on the tired mind of Capt. Mitsuo Fuchida. The only thing keeping him awake in the cockpit of his aircraft was the expectation of the morning's activities. His aircraft, a Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Model 3 ...
Republican candidate already lying
Watch out, the Republican candidate for California governor is already peddling falsehoods. Blatant baloney from billionaire political novice Meg Whitman tells radio listeners "that in the last 10 years, state spending has gone up 80 percent?" She is completely wrong when they say that, replied state Finance Director Mike Genest, a conservative former budget consultant for Senate Republicans. In fact, general fund spending "in the last 10 years" has risen just 27 percent, according to ...
There is no such thing as a free lunch
After more than 20 years of the young, the liberal and the special interest groups voting in a large variety of must-have extras the state was forced to regulate, pay for and supervise, the state is now broke.
Deputies make arrest in car theft
A 25-year-old man was arrested for grand theft auto Saturday afternoon in Newhall. The stolen vehicle belonged to a Long Beach owner and had been missing since Nov. 29, said Lt. Robert Lewis. Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies arrested the man during a traffic stop at Apple Street, just south of Lyons Avenue.
Marines' Toys for Tots campaign gets toys from local business
Ed and Hope Rekorik, left, of Valencia are greeted by Marine Corps Sergeant Tchicaya Missamou, right, owner of The Warrior Fitness, as they drop off unwrapped toys that will go to the Marines' Toys for Tots Campaign at the Hyatt Regenciy Valencia Grand Ballroom on Saturday night.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Survey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future
WASHINGTON (AP) - While lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lion's share of the jobs created since the 2007-2009 Great Recession, a new survey shows that they are also among the most pessimistic about their future career prospects, their job security and their finances.
Canyon Country West Crime Report: Woman assaulted near gym
Snapshot for the week of 03/11/2013 to 03/17/2013
Suspected robber released from jail arrested again
VALLEJO (AP) - A suspected bank robber released from jail earlier this month is back in custody again after being arrested in Vallejo, officials said.
Landmark gun bills signed in Colorado
DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper signed bills Wednesday that place new restrictions on firearms and signaled a change for Democrats who traditionally shied away from gun control debate in Colorado - a state with a moderate streak and pioneer tradition of gun ownership and self-reliance.
Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tea party favorite Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the nation's illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens eventually, but amid a furor from conservative activists on the explosive issue he quickly sought to make clear that, while they would not be sent home, they couldn't get in line in front of anyone else.
Costs of US wars linger for more than 100 years
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the sacrifices of combat.
Pope Francis: Protect the poor and the Earth
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday.
Javier Hernandez: The Czar of Cigar -- 888 Claro
Two weeks ago we reviewed Miami 8&11 from Padilla Cigars. Today it's Luck of the Irish, as the 888 Claro is green.
Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) - A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Gary Horton: More residents should find the Master Chorale
Think "inspiration." Think "spiritually beautiful." Think "melodically breathtaking."
Jim Mullen: Village Idiot
I know there are couples who enjoy cooking together and make it look like a well-rehearsed ballet. They savor the aroma of their secret recipe for wild salmon over lemon couscous, stir each other's soups and sample each other's sauces.
Some more equal than others
I used to live in Santa Clarita. I moved to the Bay Area about nine years ago but still check in on The Signal occasionally.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
