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Gym celebrates grand re-opening
Results Fitness officials celebrate their grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 24420 Walnut Street in Newhall.
Khanna Institute Offers Free Eye Screenings, Info at Health & Fitness Fair
The top LASIK surgery center in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Khanna Institute of Lasik Surgery, will participate in the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair.
County imposes residency snd loitering restrictions on registered sex offenders
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Antonovich's motion to impose stringent residency and loitering restrictions on registered sex offenders in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. "The additional restrictions will strengthen those mandated by the State of California. Reducing the potential dangers associated with multiple registered sex offenders living near families and places where children frequently gather is our priority," said Antonovich. A strong advocate of placing public safety above ...
Partners in Care funds new program for SCV Seniors
Planning Grant to Partners in Care Foundation will identify ways to expand access to vital services LONG BEACH -- The SCAN Foundation today announced it has awarded a $200,000 12-month planning grant to San Fernando Valley based Partners in Care Foundation (Partners) with the goal of expanding access to community-based long-term care services for seniors and caregivers in the Santa Clarita Valley and South Los Angeles.
Local Gymnasts Make JumpStart National Trampoline Team
Two local gymnasts Kaitlin Schultz, 9, and Zoe Zafman, 12, were selected in December 2008 out of approximately 500 athletes nationwide to participate in JumpStart National Testing in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Jan. 24-25. On Monday, Jan. 26 both athletes were named to the Jump Start National Trampoline team.
Hit the Trail community bike ride
Despite drizzling rain, Mayor Frank Ferry and members of the Santa Clarita City Council invited residents and community members to "Hit the Trail" Saturday morning. Hit the Trail was a community bike ride ending in a rally at Bridgeport Park. The bike ride followed the city's trail system and had three starting points around Santa Clarita. Once at the rally, attendees were treated to free lunch, entertainment and giveaways. Mayor Frank Ferry lead the portion ...
Steve Lunetta: The choir conundrum
Even when things seem dark and dreary, it is still possible to find bright rays of sunshine in our culture and society. The other night was a perfect example.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 26, 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: First Word
Alzheimer’s disease
Get involved in letter campaigns. Communicate with the public officials about the special needs and concerns of Alzheimer's patients.
The Gentle Barn
How many of you have resolved to spend more time this year with your family - grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren?
Mistreated elderly
Why is it you editors will not put anything in your paper about convalescent homes, how they are treated? I sent you a letter about a month ago. I never heard from you.
Newhall Memorial Hospital hosts Health Fair
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital hosts the quarterly Care for Your Heart Health Fair from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Santa Clarita Community Center, 22421 Market Street in Newhall.
Deputies confiscate 100 firearms
During the month of December, DISARM officers confiscated 100 weapons - including 50 handguns and 20 rifles and shotguns, $245,000 in illegal drugs, and arrested 132 probationers during 2,046 unannounced searches of residences, persons, vehicles, and businesses, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced.
Rain, snow expected in SCV
A cold winter storm that brought rain to the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday is expected to bring rain here and snow at higher elevations nearby today through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Engagements: Balogh-Marquez
Martin D. Balogh and Catherine R. Gero of Santa Clarita are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer E. Balogh to Reuben Edward Marquez of Santa Clarita.
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
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