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Wild Heritage Act
Thank you, Senator Boxer and Congressman McKeon, for your vision and leadership in introducing "The Eastern Sierra and Northern San Gabriel Wild Heritage Act" last year, and for shepherding it so swiftly through Congress, that all it now needs is a passage in the House and the signature of the president.
Chivas USA plays Hoefflin benefit for children's cancer
Major League Soccer team Chivas USA and the Ventura Fusion of the Premier Development League play an exhibition game at College of the Canyons' Cougar Stadium Sunday, March 1.
Maureen Stephenson: How to handle careers in a recession
Today, as in any recession, there is one thing you can count on and that is "change." As companies tighten their belts, reorganize and merge, preparing yourself for transition is crucial to your career.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Feb. 14, 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
Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society holds monthly meetings
The Santa Clarita Rose Society meets once a month at 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall.
UPDATED: Rainy days, rainy nights and a glimmer of sun for Valentine's Day
Rain pelted the Santa Clarita Valley Friday, dumping nearly an inch by 3:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, as locals on last-minute Valentine's Day shopping missions braved the nasty weather.
Reader Meter results, Feb. 6-13, 2009
Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 295 votes from late afternoon Friday, Feb. 6 to late afternoon, Friday, Feb. 13, 2009. Question: "What do you think about the Hart district's voluntary drug testing program?" * Will not help curb teen drug use (103 votes) * Let's try it and see if it works (34 votes) * Voluntary no good; should be mandatory (132 votes) * ...
State lawmakers set Valentine's Day for final budget vote
SACRAMENTO (AP) - Will there be love between Democrats and Republicans this Valentine's Day?
Wildcats win to get in
One way or another, Foothill League boys soccer history was going to be made Thursday afternoon at West Ranch High. As Golden Valley took on West Ranch on the last day of the regular season, the two teams were battling for the final playoff berth from the Foothill League with the winning team advancing to the postseason for the first time in either school's brief history.
Amgen Tour of California race gets worldwide TV broadcast
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 13, 2009) - AEG announced today that for the first time the 2009 Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race will be broadcast internationally.
Amgen final roster: 'best field assembled for race on U.S. soil'
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2009 - Considered the best collection of talent to compete in a U.S. professional cycling stage race, the world-class roster of teams and cyclists* scheduled to participate in the 2009 Amgen Tour of California has been announced by race presenter AEG.
Boydston to speak at next SCOPE meeting
Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE), now celebrating its 21st year of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, invites residents to its February meeting to hear Guest Speaker Former City Councilman TimBen Boydston.
Smyth intros legislation to encourage pet adoptions
SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, has introduced Assembly Bill 233, which will provide a tax deduction, allowing individuals to deduct the adoption fees of animals from local government and non-profit animal shelters.
Spend Presidents' Day at Nixon Library
YORBA LINDA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2009 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and Truman will make personal appearances all day at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 16.
McKeon rips House passage of trillion-dollar stimulus package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today gave final approval to the controversial spending package crafted by congressional Democrats under the guise of economic stimulus despite the fact that not a single Republican voted for the bill.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
