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'The Simpsons' get 'stamping ovation' to tune of 1 billion stamps
LOS ANGELES -- "Ay, Caramba!" A 'stampede' of one billion Simpsons stamps began escaping from America's 34,000 Post Offices and infiltrated the nation's mail stream following the issuance of "The Simpsons" stamps and postal cards today.
Hart District names three new AP's for '09-'10
Three schools in the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District will be welcoming new assistant principals for the 2009-10 school year, following action at the May 6 meeting of the district's Governing Board.
Veterans Committee readies for Memorial Day ‘Tribute to Veterans’
The distinctive sound and appearance of World War II vintage aircraft flying overhead will mark the commencement of the twenty-first annual Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day, Monday May 25.
Randall D. Armour: A living trust can make things easier
One of the primary reasons people establish a revocable living trust is to avoid probate - the costly, time-consuming court procedure that would otherwise be necessary in most cases to transfer assets at death.
Broken health care in most powerful country
We're nearly the last democratic, industrialized nation to not have health care for all.
Motorcycle safety
What a tragedy waiting to happen. Traveling north on the 405 freeway on a recent Friday afternoon in heavy traffic, there must have been two dozen motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic and passing between cars in a very precarious way. One false move by a motorist or motorcyclist would be a tragic accident in the making. The motorcyclist doesn't have a fighting chance. The state of Oregon has a law that motorcyclists have ...
Michael Abernethy: Freedom of religion is not politically incorrect
In his letter in the Monday, May 4 edition of The Signal regarding Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar and "In God we trust" being added to the city logo, Tom Nickols refers to this as an "out of date, politically incorrect, bigoted slogan."
Cam Noltemeyer: $2.5M for contaminated open space?
This month the city of Santa Clarita may purchase its first piece of property with money generated from the Open Space Assessment passed in 2007.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 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:
Tom Rush and The Lovell Sisters perform at COC May 16
The afternoon of Saturday, May 16 will be filled with music by folk music icon, Tom Rush, and the emerging trio The Lovell Sisters as they combine their talents at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, as classic converges with new.
Off-Broadway’s longest-running musical comes to REP
The Repertory East Playhouse presents the hilarious musical-comedy production "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE" as part of its 2009 Main Stage season.
SCVBank elects DeLeon as new Chairman, hires Olmos
SANTA PAULA, Calif. - Santa Clara Valley Bank today announces the election of Ralph DeLeon as Chairman of the Board as well as the hiring of a familiar face in the Santa Clarita Valley, Janet Olmos.
What's good in education, May 6, 2009
Work Starts on Auditorium Interiors Construction crews are once again at work on the campuses at West Ranch and Golden Valley high schools, but for students and staff, it's good news because it heralds the start of interior construction on the schools' performing arts centers. Scaffolding went up earlier this month in order to start work on the ceilings. Additional work will include seats, stage completion and state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The two auditoriums ...
Census Bureau’s address canvassers take to the streets
The 2010 Census has launched its next operation: address canvassing. A preliminary wave began on March 29 and the mass effort launched on April 6. The entire phase will conclude by June 19. During address canvassing, the Census Bureau will put to work approximately 140,000 people to canvass all known streets and roads throughout the country. The canvassers will identify every living quarter where people live or could potentially live, and verify more than 145 ...
“Vegas in Valencia” fundraiser features Hold ‘Em Tournament
This Memorial Day Weekend remember, nothing in Las Vegas is tax-deductible! However, you can have all the fun of a Vegas-style evening right here in town, save on travel expenses (and enjoy the benefits of a charitable donation) by attending Congregation Beth Shalom's "Vegas in Valencia" on Saturday, May 23 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. "Vegas in Valencia" features food & drink, lively music and dancing, exciting gaming tables, and ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
