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Historic Economic Discussion to be held at College of the Canyons
Next week, College of the Canyons and the City of Santa Clarita will host an historic discussion designed to assist the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in drafting the county's first ever economic development strategic plan.
Retired Newhall CHP officer to speak on 1970 'Newhall Incident'
They called it the "Newhall Incident". It was the worst massacre of police officers in the 80 year history of the California Highway Patrol, and possibly the worst in American history. It changed police procedure forever thereafter-- improved police training on how to approach a suspect, better weaponry, bullet proof vests -- saving the lives of many police officers in the line of duty. It was the story of the bravery and sacrifice of four ...
Republican women meet in February
Santa Clarita Republican Women meet the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at International House of Pancakes on Lyons Avenue at Interstate 5. Charge for lunch is $10. Our February speaker will be John Stead, political studies professor at Masters College. Stead brings a learned yet glib perspective to the politics of the day. His annual visit is a popular and well attended, members said. For more information ...
Angeles Forest officials hold job fair
Angeles National Forest officials will host a job fair to recruit men and women for careers in wildland firefighting and forest management Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Los Angeles River Ranger District office in San Fernando, Calif.
City calls artists to contribute to new exhibition
The City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office (AEO) and the Santa Clarita Arts Advisory Committee (SCAAC) seek to develop an exhibition using The Santa Clarita Valley as inspiration.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 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:
An open letter to John Castagna
Bravo! Thanks for writing, John. A recent attempt to malign you was authored by a pesky far-left liberal who continually reminds readers that when anyone dares offer any idea differing from his, that idea is always dumb and "proves his point"; a phrase he overuses. The "author" (specific name is of no value) offers that the world hates George Bush. Small wonder there. With the liberals and far left from within our own USA boundaries ...
Hug a vet today
U.S. veterans deserve nothing less than high honor and appreciation for their courage and sacrifice in defense of life and liberty.
Julie M. Sturgeon: Take advantage of tax credits for your home
Did you know that if you are an American buying your first home between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009, the U.S. government will give you up to $7,500 in the form of a federal tax credit?
Air quality has indeed improved
Response to Carole Lutness' article "A green economy for our planet," (Jan. 15). Air quality in the U.S. has improved since the 1960s. If you don't think so, look up. Remember when you couldn't see the foothills while in the Los Angeles basin? As for water quality, tap water may be safer than bottled. Our drinking water comes from the tap. It isn't just local water that is safe; the whole country has it. Why ...
Major crime drops, assaults increase
Major crimes dropped more than 13-percent locally in 2008, while there was an increase in aggravated assault, according to a report released Wednesday by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Goldman roasted raw at Elks
The hot coals on the spit outside of the Elks lodge on Sierra Highway flamed and crackled while grilling up a few hundred pounds of tri-tip. But it would become even hotter inside when they put the honorary roastee, KHTS Carl Goldman, on the spot for the 11th Annual Elks Charity Roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers.
Taxpayers can claim stimulus checks
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment.
Lynne Plambeck: A green stimulus package for Santa Clarita
While Washington and Sacramento Republicans continue to vote against stimulus packages and budgets, we have been putting on our thinking caps about where such money should go, when and if we get it.
Michelle Lovato: Wins, losses and finding religion
My husband promised to go to church if the Cardinals won the Super Bowl. Go Cardinals! The last time Mr. Religious made that promise the Rams were heading into the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXIIII, in January of 2000. He may have uttered a few other words that included God but I wouldn't know. The kids and I were banned from the house as the big guy with the big mouth and the big ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Obama considers weighing in on gay marriage case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of same-sex unions and a deepening commitment by President Barack Obama to rights for gay couples.
BP civil settlement remains elusive as trial nears
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states affected by a massive oil spill nearly three years ago have indicated they would like to settle their environmental and economic claims with BP PLC ahead of a trial scheduled to start next week.
5 killed in Georgia plane crash
THOMSON, Ga. (AP) - Federal and local authorities were investigating Thursday after a small jet crashed off the end of a runway at a Georgia airport, killing five people and injuring two.
Officials probe death on L.A. hotel roof
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Canadian tourist Elisa Lam had been missing for about two weeks when officials at the historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles found her body in a water cistern on the hotel roof.
UPDATE: Snowstorm dumping on Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Much of the nation's heartland awoke Thursday to heavy snow, treacherous roads and a day off from work or school as a large, potentially dangerous winter storm pushed eastward out of the Rockies.
Official: Calif. gunman was loner, 'gamer'
TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) - The first of three people killed in a gunman's rampage was identified Wednesday as a 20-year-old woman but police did not know why she was in the home of the shooter, who lived with his parents and was described by authorities as a video game-playing loner.
Bolivia leader unable to visit Chavez at hospital
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday that he was unable to meet with his friend and ally Hugo Chavez when he came to the military hospital in Caracas where the Venezuelan president is undergoing unspecified cancer treatment.
‘Stuff the Truck’ fundraiser planned for West Ranch
West Ranch High School Wildcat Band, Orchestra, and Colorguard will host a Goodwill "Stuff the Truck" fundraiser on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City seeks vendors for Earth Arbor Day
The city of Santa Clarita is accepting applications for vendors to participate in the Earth Arbor Day Festival in April.
Joe Gandelman: America’s poop deck politics
It's the ultimate stomach turner: how Carnival's 893-foot-long cruise ship Triumph, along with its 4,200 passengers, was stranded due to a fuel engine leak for five days with no food, little water and few working bathrooms.
Asteroids and global warming... the great scapegoat
CNN news anchor Deb Feyerick recently asked "The Science Guy" Bill Nye if global warming caused the latest asteroid.
KIA donates to homeless pets
California Superstores Valencia KIA donated $2,500 to to benefit Rescues on the Runway - an animal rescue organization that saves dogs and cats from Los Angeles kill shelters and finds loving homes for them.
Joint Soroptimist-Zonta meet
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted a Soroptimist International and Zonta Dinner. The event is an annual gathering that has been held every January for many years. It allows the two clubs to socialize and work together on projects.
Kevin Bayona: China's rise is challenge to U.S.
The start of the 21st century has brought with it an avalanche of international problems such as war, economic recession, nuclear proliferation, and rising global competitors. Although all these issues merit individual attention and consideration, I think the unrelenting rise of China presents the largest and most significant global challenge to the United States.
Today in the SCV: Thursday, Feb. 21
Today in the SCV
