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No doubts about Castaic's future
As election day approaches, I find the need to inform the Castaic community, which I love so dearly, as to what I think is best for the Castaic Union School District. I have served on the Castaic school board for the past eight years and am presently honored to be president as I was in 2007. I also served on the Castaic Town Council from 2001 through 2008. A council member cannot serve more than two consecutive terms and that is the reason I am no longer serving in that capacity.
What qualifies Colley for water board?
This is an alert to all voters of the Newhall County Water District. Kathryn Colley is not, in my opinion, a viable candidate for director on the district board. She has shown no interest in the water district prior to this election and still does not attend any meetings, even during the campaign. She also did not show up for a candidate forum.
Live Oak becomes art gallery
Students at Live Oak Elementary School got a chance to discover the artist within when the school held its first Kids Art Fair.
The SCV's most interesting man
I always wondered who was the inspiration for the Dos Equis "Most Interesting Man in the World" commercials and then it hit me - Alan Barbakow!
Thoughts on The Signal's Web site
I am a digital media student and I have followed The Signal for a long time. The photos are getting better in The Signal, but I think you should update the fonts on the Web site. The title and the symbol of the eagle are a poor design.
Berger, MacGregor the way to go for COC
The upcoming Nov. 3 Board of Trustees election for the Santa Clarita Community College District, specifically, College of the Canyons, is made all the more critical given the current status of the California and national economy.
Join me and vote for Joe Messina
I've been watching and waiting for the past decade as the William S. Hart Union High School District failed time and again to deliver on its promise to build a much-needed high school in Castaic. This Nov. 3, we have an opportunity to end the waiting by electing
The best picks for the Hart district
The election for the William S. Hart Union High School District board is important. While not the largest operating budget in the Santa Clarita Valley anymore, the Hart district is the largest employer (excepting Six Flags Magic Mountain during the summer season) for the valley.
What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
First Place A velvet pitch-black coat gleaming with red spiders scattered all down the front, back and arms. An elegant but creepy top hat with stocky black roses sticking out the side, and rough black tulle wrapped around and draping down the beautiful hat. A silky black satin dress that laces up the front with a sparkling red ribbon. Sounds cool right? Well I'm glad you think so because that is what I'm going to ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 27, 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:
On Nov. 3, vote Koegle and Messina
Sometimes you've just got to go with the candidates that you know best, and that is why I am voting Brian Koegle for College of the Canyons' governing board and Joe Messina for the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I understand what Koegle and Messina bring to the prospective offices they are running for.
Kevin Buck: A tale of core conservative values
I freely choose to put my political opinions out among the public, so I accept I will elicit a fair share of protest for holding said opinions.
Laura Pearson: Clearing the air about my campaign
Let me introduce myself, what I stand for and why I am running again for a seat on the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees.
Solomon, MacGregor for all SCV students
I would like to share what a pleasure and honor it has been to work alongside both Joan MacGregor and Suzan Solomon.
We can't do better than Joan MacGregor
I have had the opportunity and privilege to serve with and sit beside Joan MacGregor on the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees for the past 12 years. During that time, the college has grown into a major force in our community and has become one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the nation. Much of that can be attributed to the leadership of Chancellor Dianne Van Hook. But it is also due to ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.
Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier
LONDON (AP) - Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the nation.
Shuttle is major draw at California Science Center
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There was always been a special connection between space shuttle Endeavour and California, where it was built.
Timothy Myers: Manufactured and actual milestones
One thinks about milestones in life, but few can actually point to a day when their life really changed, for good or ill.
Reason for no outrage
I just read Betty Arensons' May 24 column, "Where is the outrage?" wherein she describes all the recent and many of the past scandals attributed to this administration and wonders why there is not more public outrage.
National Bike Month
In recognition of the increased presence of our two-wheeled counterparts on the street enjoying spring weather, May has been declared National Bike Month. During this time of year, it is especially important to have a heightened sense of awareness on the road and be on the lookout for those traveling by bicycle.
Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) - David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs play to win in game one
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of columns by The Master's College baseball player Mason Nesbitt, who will be filing stories from Lewiston, Idaho - the site of the NAIA World Series. Nesbitt, who played baseball until his sophomore year for TMC, was asked to return to the Mustangs out of need. At the time, he was a contributing baseball writer with The Signal.
Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
LONDON (AP) - Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency, though investigators say it would have been nearly impossible to predict that the men were on the verge of a brutal killing.
President of local advocacy group praises Boy Scout decision
The president of a local advocacy group said this week's decision by the Boy Scouts of America to reverse a long-standing policy barring gay children from joining is a step in the right direction, but more must be done for the scouts to be completely inclusive.
Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central.
Pioneer of Reality TV leaving Fox network
NEW YORK (AP) - Fox reality chief Mike Darnell says he's leaving the network after an 18-year stay.
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water behind him. Two vehicles fell into the icy Skagit River.
