Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Lynne Plambeck: Meet us at the Fair
The Earth Day Fair, that is! The city of Santa Clarita will hold its very first Earth Day Fair at Central Park this Saturday (more info on the city's Web site at www.santa-clarita.com).
Study shows industry's impact on state economy
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- California Space Authority (CSA) directors and trustees, executive members and representatives from the state of California release a study on the space industry's economic impact on the state, the nation and the world from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 20 at the National Press Club/Library Room, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C.
ROP career program honors top students
Ava Bardsley, a senior at Hart High School, has been named Outstanding Student of the Year by the Hart School District's Regional Occupational Program.
SCV Senior Center offers free lectures, clinics in May
Accessible Home Health Care of Northwest Los Angeles County presents "Home Care with Compassion" from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Information on veterans' assistance will also be provided.
Sports Complex offers ‘Open Play Pickleball’ for local seniors
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents 50 years of age and older to participate in "Open Play Pickleball" on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the city's Sports Complex Gymnasium.
Autopsy inconclusive for adult star's death
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles County coroner official says an autopsy has failed to determine the cause of death for adult film star Marilyn Chambers. Los Angeles County coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Tuesday that 56-year-old Chambers probably died of natural causes, but additional testing will be required.
Community bike rides kick off SCV Earth Day celebration
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to hop on their bikes and participate in one of two community bike rides from Central Park on Saturday, April 18 to kick off the city's "Earth Day Festival and 22nd Annual Arbor Day Celebration."
Free bus, shuttle rides citywide on Saturday
The city of Santa Clarita is making it easy for residents to forego their cars in honor of the Earth Day event on Saturday, April 18.
City launches 'Recovery Act' Web site
The city of Santa Clarita has launched a new Web site detailing what the city is doing in regards to funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (aka the ARRA).
Advisory Committee meets tonight at 7
The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting is tonight from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the George A. Caravalho Activity Center Banquet Room, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita.
‘Resume Rally’ at COC today until 6 p.m.
College of the Canyons' Career Services department hosts its third "Resume Rally" today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the college's Career Center (Seco Hall, Room 103).
Miss SCV Pageant kicks off tonight at 6:30
The Miss SCV Scholarship Pageant is out to crown the 29th Miss SCV. A pageant orientation is set for 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway in Canyon County. Applications can be downloaded at www.MissSCVPageants.com.
Kozak football camp - a call to service
The camp, held from April 6 to 9, was organized by 16-year-old Taylor Kozak, an offensive linebacker for the Canyon High School Cowboys.
Kenneth W. Keller: Six steps to better your business
It's easy to be beaten down by the constant trumpeting of how bad the economy is, and it's just as easy to feel overwhelmed by opportunities. There seems to be no middle ground.
Cents bring thunder
Everybody agrees defense wins championships in softball. But what about having the ability to hit the ball so hard that the other team doesn't even have a chance to play any defense?
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Survey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future
WASHINGTON (AP) - While lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lion's share of the jobs created since the 2007-2009 Great Recession, a new survey shows that they are also among the most pessimistic about their future career prospects, their job security and their finances.
Canyon Country West Crime Report: Woman assaulted near gym
Snapshot for the week of 03/11/2013 to 03/17/2013
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.
