Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Priorities wrong
I see that Dick Ramirez, in "Not the way to go," and Steven Brooks, "California crisis solvable" (both in Opinion, Letters June 19), feel that their particular spending priorities should be California's priorities, even to the point of raising, again, the already overwhelmingly high taxes on the people and businesses of California.
Hypocrites unite
Oh, wait a minute, you already are united. You're the constant and consistent haranguers bemoaning the lack of acceptance of diverse ideas as you summarily dismiss as marginal what most Americans hold as a value system steeped in tradition, efficacy and history. Out of one side of your mouths you malign others who do not agree with your point(s) of view and/or who have the audacity to publicly profess their right to disagree and hold ...
Kevin Buck: Singing the Blue Party blues
There is a great amount of angst flowing through the conservative base of the Republican Party these days, and as a lifelong Democrat, I could not be more pleased.
Student gives back to peers
Helmers Elementary School teacher Elaine Ahad had a unique helper in her classroom this past school year: 8-year-old Patrick Sweeney.
Register now for fall CERT course
Registration is now open for the city of Santa Clarita's September CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) class, which will coincide with National Preparedness month.
CHP out in force for Fourth of July weekend
SACRAMENTO - As motorists prepare to head out onto the highway for some summer fun this Independence Day, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is doing its part to help keep the fireworks where they belong... in the sky.
Local Rotary Club begins new 'Wounded Veterans' project
The Santa Clarita Rotary Club will take on a new project to assist wounded veterans returning from service in Iraq and elsewhere.
COC's Auto Tech program earns industry certification
The College of the Canyons Automotive Technology program has achieved National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification - ensuring that the college's automotive training programs meet or exceed industry-recognized, uniform standards of excellence.
Antonovich boosts sheriff's off-road vehicle enforcement
To protect Los Angeles County's natural resources and enforce laws pertaining to off-highway vehicles (OHVs), Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has allocated $35,000 to the sheriff's COPS teams to purchase four motorcycles, a motorcycle trailer and personal safety equipment for the teams' off-highway vehicle enforcement program.
'A Week in the Life' photos on display at City Hall
The First Floor Gallery at Santa Clarita City Hall opened its latest exhibit, "A Week in the Life," on June 7, featuring more than 20 photographs depicting life in Santa Clarita.
Supervisors move to share data about public services clients
To identify and prevent child abuse and neglect, Los Angeles County Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Zev Yaroslavsky have introduced a motion directing county departments to immediately implement an automated information sharing system using data about clients simultaneously served by public agencies.
UPDATED: Women's Independence Fair slated for July 16
The Wade Institute is giving back to its community. The company is taking a role in rebuilding our community by hosting a women's career fair for displaced women. This event will take place on July 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. held at IHOP located 24737 Pico Canyon (Lyons Ave.) in Stevenson Ranch, CA. Connie Sparks, President of Wade Institute created this event to help women seeking a new career and residual income, opportunities that would ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: June 29, 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:
Liberals don't get it
In response to Dick Ramirez' "Not the way to go" and Steven Brooks' "California crisis solvable" letters to the editor (Opinion, June 19), it seems that liberals have all the answers to our complex issues.
Unloading civil rights
The woods are burning, and the Mensa members in Sacramento are occupied with really important problems like the size of the font on name tags and growing blueberries.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Rock, Walk & Wag yourself to Central Park
AngelDogs Foundation (www.angeldogsfoundation.org) will host, "Rock, Walk & Wag;" (www.rockwalkwag.org) a community event to raise public awareness and funds for spay/neuter. The event will take place at Central Park in Saugus, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
Today in the SCV
Tim Myers: No money, no county
I love history. I plan to purchase the Blu-Ray of the recent film "Lincoln" and rewatch certain key scenes 100 times in a row, unapologetically.
Bob Kellar: Live from City Hall
In Santa Clarita, the arts influence our community's quality of life. Without even realizing it, the arts act as an economic driver - creating and supporting jobs, generating revenue and serving as a cornerstone of the tourism industry.
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.
