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Teen survives being hit by car
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car in Canyon Country on Thursday as he dashed across Sierra Highway, far from a crosswalk, said sheriff's Sgt. Darren Harris.
LandSource hearing pushed back
The owner of Newhall Land and Farming Co. has netted a little more time to sort out its bankruptcy issues.
Caterers accused of SCV turf fight
A territorial dispute in Valencia between two rival catering trucks may have become violent at the end of lunchtime Thursday, when one driver allegedly tried to serve the other a dish of piping-hot pain, a sheriff's sergeant said.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 10, 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:
Lutness column was inaccurate
As a periodic contributor to The Signal, I know it takes a while for writers to research information for their columns. Nevertheless, I think the authors should be held to some standard of reliability on their information.
F. Andre Hollings: Liberals and job growth
There is an axiom that teaches that a borrower dies if lenders stop believing in him. The truer that saying, the more dire the economic scenario for California.
Thomas Harwood: Ways to create or convert to a Roth IRA
The Roth IRA is a generous tax avoidance vehicle. Unlike other qualified retirement plans, the Roth does not require distributions once the owner reaches age 70 1/2. Roth IRA money can be left to grow tax free not only for the life of the owner but also stretched based on the age of nonspouse beneficiaries. Many people balk at the idea of paying income tax now rather than it being deferred. They fail to consider ...
Kudos to the Fourth of July Parade crew
I would like to thank the Santa Clarita Parade Committee for the wonderful job they perform in organizing the annual Fourth of July event.
Goldies call for volunteers for Saturday night at Canyon Theatre Guild
Just a reminder about Canyon Theatre Guild's annual Goldie Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Night, coming up this Saturday night at the Guild in Old Town Newhall.
Bob Jensen to run for Hart board
Newhall School District board member Bob Jensen has announced he is running for the William S. Hart Union High School District board.
Options report for unincorporated areas given to city
The long-waited options report, which will detail the governing options for the westside unincorporated communities was delivered to Santa Clarita City Hall Friday, but it will be weeks before the public can view the document.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 9, 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:
Randall D. Armour: Don’t procrastinate in planning your estate
Procrastination is the most common reason why people do not have an estate plan. Most people understand that they should have some kind of plan but they don't really understand all of the benefits that an estate plan can offer them. There are many reasons to avoid procrastination when it comes to estate planning. Here are 8 of them:
Cam Noltemyer: Let’s play the stormwater pollution game
Many years ago, street sweeping used to be an activity carried on by all responsible cities and paid for by the general fund. Then the state passed its stormwater pollution runoff rule.
Officials see surge in county swine flu cases
Los Angeles County is experiencing an unexpected surge in swine flu cases this summer, according to county health officials on Wednesday.
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Steven and Cokie Roberts: Voting reform
"Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides."
Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
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.
