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Cougars move forward
With both College of the Canyons and Santa Monica City College languishing near the cellar of the Western State Conference, something had to give at home on Saturday evening.
Births: Nov. 25, 2008 to Jan. 14, 2009
All births below were recorded at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, unless otherwise noted. Parents can submit jpeg photos and announcement information to Lifestyle@the-signal.com - subject line: BIRTH
Tony Strickland: Higher taxes cost Calif. jobs
Pink slips and going-out-of-business signs are becoming all too common in our communities. With Los Angeles County's unemployment rate at 9.5 percent in December, the severity of this economic downturn is becoming even more visible in our neighborhoods. Already, hundreds of vital infrastructure projects - everything from highway expansions, school construction and levee repairs - have been stopped, putting even more Californians out of work. The nation's economic picture is grim, and some proposals to ...
Kevin Korenthal: Retain 'don't ask, don't tell' policy
Don't ask, don't tell. The policy is pretty self-explanatory. Gays choosing to serve in the armed forces in this country are called upon to keep their sexuality a private matter, and their commanders are not to question them about it. To some who support the homosexual lifestyle, this policy appears discriminatory and unfair, and they believe that it should not be allowed. In actuality, this policy was developed to protect homosexuals, their fellow troops and ...
‘Wee Man’ hosts big Chronic celebration
A few hundred fans cheered on actor, MTV host and skateboard star Jason "Wee Man" Acuna Saturday at Chronic Tacos' grand re-opening in Saugus, an event which doubled as a community celebration and fundraiser for an upcoming autism awareness concert.
Ride a bike
Where in the world did I, and most Americans, acquire our overwhelming sense of entitlement to the Earth's natural resources?
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Hot Wheels exhibit in Santa Paula The California Oil Museum will be showing "Hot Wheels: 40 years of Playing and Collecting" through Feb. 17. Exhibit available for viewing Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $1/youth and free for members. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. Info: (805) 933-0076. Farmer's Market at COC parking lot The Santa Clarita Farmer's Market is held every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the College ...
Abuse charges for Alamo suspect
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A man accused of the 1988 beating of an 11-year-old boy at a Tony Alamo Christian Ministries compound in Saugus was arrested, authorities say.
Felony count filed against alleged extortionist
The District Attorney filed one felony count of extortion on Jose Gregorio Friday, said Sgt. John Bomben, of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Community Interaction Team.
Quizno's restaurant robbed at gunpoint
Deputies are searching a man who allegedly robbed the Quizno's on Copper Hill Drive Saturday night, said Lt. Brenda Cambra of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
City presents compassion play
The city of Santa Clarita presents "Horizon Line" at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Valencia High School Auditorium. This is the final play in a series designed to inspire compassion and personal responsibility.
City needs golf officials for Champions event
The city of Santa Clarita seeks volunteers to fill several positions for the 2009 AT&T Champions Golf Classic.
Voices lift spirits
Mary Giger sings Faure's "La Captive" during a recital she performed with her husband, John, at The Master's College Friday night.
WR gets historic win over Indians
It took a while but West Ranch finally broke through against Hart in boys basketball. For the first time in school history, the Wildcats defeated the Indians, topping Hart 86-77 at West Ranch High on Friday night.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 24, 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:
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HOA still recovering months after paint crime
Vandals who hopped a North Valencia HOA pool fence last summer and dumped seven gallons of paint into the pool and hot tub, causing more than $300,000 damage, are still at large.
Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
