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Tribe lauds Heritage Act
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon for their exemplary work on the Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act.
CCLL hits home run
I just opened up my Sunday Signal and saw "At the old ball game" (Feb. 22.) I myself was a volunteer at Canyon Country Little League. Two things I read were fantastic and made my morning.
Signal reporter visits Helmers Child Care Center
"Today we started fractions. After we went to child care. I played outside. After they called me in for writing club, I met Mr. Charles. He talked about how to be a writer. He talked about his life. My favorite part was him talking about the inauguration. He showed us pictures. We all told our stories. I think it was the best day ever!"
What historic figure would you like to meet?
First place I would like to meet Michael Phelps because I want to know what he ate before the Olympics and how hard it was to be in the Olympics, if he is going to be in the next Olympics, and how it feels to win the gold medal. Michael Phelps, I think, ate a lot to have energy. He probably works very hard to be in the Olympics. I think he said he was ...
Saugus Action Committee busy in new year
The Saugus Action Committee (SAC) continues to meet regularly and work on issues of importance to residents of Saugus.
Valencia High School hosts Camp Darfur on Human Rights
Students at Valencia High School will have the opportunity to compare their own lives to those of families living in refugee camps around the world when the Human Rights Watch Student Task Force brings Camp Darfur to the Valencia campus on Monday, March 9.
Best Friends lauds Antonovich effort to kill puppy mills
LOS ANGELES, Calif. ─ Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is showing great leadership in calling for more comprehensive laws to prevent irresponsible dog breeding in Los Angeles County, according to one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations. "We applaud Supervisor Antonovich for his motion which will be heard by the Board of Supervisors this coming Tuesday. If this motion is embraced, it will create an opportunity to make sweeping changes and prevent tax payers from ...
Volunteer for AT&T Classic, get free pass to golf course
Opportunities are still available to volunteer for the 2009 AT&T Champions Classic golf tournament, held at the Valencia Country Club on March 9-15.
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AT&T Champions Classic (March 9 - 15) Valencia Country Club Some of the world's best golfers will take to the green March 9-15 for the At&T Champions Classic at one of California's most distinguished golf courses, the beautiful Valencia Country Club. For more information, please visit www.attchampionsclassic.com. Volunteer Opportunity - At&T Champions Classic The At&T Champions Classic is looking for volunteers 18 years and older to assist with Marshals, Walking Scorers, Gold Channel, ...
McKeon steps up spending oversight effort
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With American taxpayers on the hook to spend nearly $100 billion in "economic recovery" dollars on federal education programs -- on top of the roughly $60 billion already spent each year -- congressional Republicans are calling on the Obama Administration to cooperate with vigorous congressional oversight to protect both students and taxpayers.
Top ATF Special Agent cautions travelers headed to Mexico
SAN DIEGO, March 2, 2009 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- John A. Torres, special agent in charge, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Los Angeles Field Division, issued a statement today cautioning college students planning on traveling to Mexico for spring break.
Volunteers needed to track climate change
Volunteers in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the nation are being recruited to get outdoors and help track the effects of climate on seasonal changes in plant and animal behavior.
Award-winning film ‘Who Does She Think She is?’ screens in SCV
Local arts organizations host a screening of the new award-winning film "Who Does She Think She is?" on Saturday, March 28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Emanuel Healing Arts, home of Goddess Fitness, located at 26635 Valley Center Dr., Suites 102 and 103, Santa Clarita 91351.
Grandmothers protest Iraq war
Wearing a black T-shirt that read, "No War!" Patty Carmody, 77, stands on a Valencia street corner thinking about her granddaughter.
James Dean: Last meal of a legend
It was sometime around noon on a Friday when 24-year-old James Dean hopped in his new Porsche 550 Spyder and headed north on the four-lane highway through the Santa Clarita Valley.
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US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
14 hurt in Kansas City gas blast, fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said Tuesday evening, adding it is believed that an accident by a utility contractor may have caused the blast.
Emblem Academy open house today
Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.
'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.
License compliance check in Acton
Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.
Gary Horton: Life can be a sound track by the B-52’s
It's sometime in the late 1980s and our family and friends are piled inside our Ford cruiser van heading off to a family ski trip to Lake Tahoe - or to a Boy Scout boating trip at Lake Mead - or some other fun teen-friendly vacation destination.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Feb. 20
Today in the SCV
