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The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 11, 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:
Higher minimum wage cuts jobs
Dear President Obama, My husband and I are small business owners and employed up to 120 employees at one point. As I understand it, you are requiring an increase in minimum wage. Due to minimum wage increases we have decreased our staff accordingly to stay in business. We realize the reason for minimum wage increases are too improve the standard of living for minimum wage earners. The majority of our employees, and most minimum wage ...
UPDATED: 'Art ‘n the Park' still open for artists to enter
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation presents "Art 'n the Park" on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321.
UPDATED: Wine event benefits Boys & Girls Club Aug. 18
"One August Night," a special wine event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355.
UPDATED: 'State of the city' luncheon set for Oct. 5
The Santa Clarita City Council and community leaders will host a luncheon and presentation about the city of Santa Clarita, "Setting a Course for Stability," on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia.
'Out & About with Roger Martin' highlights Michael Jackson tonight
Michael Jackson's favorite things will be unveiled in Santa Clarita on a segment of "Out & About with Roger Martin" on SCVTV, Santa Clarita Channel 20, tonight at 9 p.m. and Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Student strangled, boyfriend arrested
Sheriff's detectives arrested a man suspected of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend in her Canyon Country home Sunday night.
Performing Arts Center intros arts to kids
Early first-hand exposure to the arts can play an important part in child development, but such access is limited for many children at a time when art programs are cut from school curriculums because of lack of funding.
Californians to fly on next space shuttle mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's next space shuttle mission will carry two California-born astronauts into orbit.
City replaces traffic control backup batteries
The city of Santa Clarita installed new battery backup systems (BBS) as part of the city's traffic signal maintenance program.
'Downed Officer Support Ride' revs up Aug. 16
On Sunday, Aug.16, the 14th annual "Downed Officer Support Ride" will kick off from the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall with a memorial ceremony starting at 8:45 a.m. and the ride starting at 9:15 a.m.
Driver arrested after barely missing officer
A person was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday on the Northbound I-14 just north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
Betty Arenson: This is about Sarah Palin ... and more
The Signal's July 15, 2009 edition printed Gary Horton's Opinion column "It's not about Sarah Palin." The commentary goes on about, well, Sarah Palin. She was, once again, personally attacked as the "Ice Queen," "sexy," with references to her eyeglasses and lipstick, and so on.
'Clunker' rebate a waste of money
Congratulation on the purchase of your new car. It's a real beauty, bright and shiny in your driveway.
Alleged underage drunk driver destroys landscape
Sheriff's deputies arrested an alleged underage drunk driver about 6 a.m. Saturday after he took out some foliage with his vehicle.
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Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
