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Valencia Acura dealership pet dies
Scooter, the 14-and-a-half-year-old "official greeter" of Valencia Acura died Monday.
Free treat for kids
Trick-or-treaters who visit McDonald's in the Golden Valley Ranch Center shopping mall Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 dressed in their favorite Halloween costume will receive a free ice cream cone.
Tim Myers: David Gauny & the voter gap
So David Gauny announced his candidacy for the Santa Clarita City Council on Oct. 9 in front of Santa Clarita City Hall. Notables stood by his side; most interestingly Councilman Bob Kellar, who offered his endorsement in a hagiography posted on Gauny's campaign Web site.
Homeless man arrested in Station Fire probe
A homeless man was arrested and charged with arson for starting a tiny blaze in August near the spot where the gigantic Station Fire erupted several days later, killing two firefighters, homicide detectives said Monday.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 20, 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:
Sierra Vista students give back
The bell rings at 2:10 p.m. and the students start filing into room 617. They talk amongst themselves, excited to help out in the community and hang out with the coolest teachers, Ms. Stauch and Mrs. Skoczylas.
Loons left and right
Regarding the Sunday article "LaRouche supporters draw ire of passers-by:" It is clear there are loons on each side, right and left.
What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
First Place For Halloween, I will be the Grim Reaper with a cheap plastic scythe in my hand. When I go out, I will scare them until they drop their candy. I will wear a black robe with a scythe and a pillow case. The pillow case is for the candy. Aidan Walker Grade 5 Live Oak Elementary Second Place Hi, my name is Razmig. For Halloween, I'm going to be scream ghost face. I ...
Bruce McFarland: Remembering my mother, the activist
Where do activists come from? Are they just born, or are children sent to training camps and returned to their families versed in the ways of the movement?
Solve problems, don’t push hysterics
It seems like President Barack Obama is once again trying to consul with top Republicans, having invited Boehner, Cantor and other top Republicans to the White House. The Republican lawmakers spent 90 minutes recently talking about Afghanistan with the president. Once again he was reaching out to the people who question his citizenship, call him vile names and revel in their public stupidity.
Arroyo Seco welcomes new school mascot
Arroyo Seco Junior High School students got a visit from the school's new Conquistador mascot to help build school spirit. "Seco Sam" also took time to pose with students for photos.
Impact Teen Drivers aims to save teen lives
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Top education, law enforcement, traffic safety leaders and others joined today to announce steps to reduce teen deaths from distracted and reckless driving through the Impact Teen Drivers awareness and education program. It includes a new contest for teens and schools, called Create Real IMPACT grants, that encourages teens to create meaningful messages for other teens about being safe behind the wheel.
Toddler killed on Highway 14 identified
Coroner's officials identified the 3-year-old girl who died in a crash on the Highway 14 freeway Saturday as a Monterey Park resident, authorities said.
UPDATED: Mayor honors local businesses for hiring individuals with disabilities
Eleven local businesses were singled out for special recognition at the annual Employer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the SCV Mayor's Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.
UPDATED: Brittany Foundation holds 'A Day in Their Paws' Nov. 7
The Brittany Foundation hosts "A Day In Their Paws" on Nov. 7 at the corner of Sierra Highway and Anthony Road.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.
10 Things to Know for Monday
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates
ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.
Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 21 injured
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.
Rebates benefit buyers and the local economy
Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.
Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation
Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.
At least seven injured in two crashes on Highway 14
Two multi-car crashes involving five vehicles injured at least seven people and caused a backup on the northbound Highway 14.
Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens
OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.
AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional
WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.
Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers
ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.
College of the Canyons football adapting to slew of changes
COC Insider: Cougars close season with two state titles
Tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma; no injuries reported
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.
Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.
