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The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 11, 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:
Higher minimum wage cuts jobs
Dear President Obama, My husband and I are small business owners and employed up to 120 employees at one point. As I understand it, you are requiring an increase in minimum wage. Due to minimum wage increases we have decreased our staff accordingly to stay in business. We realize the reason for minimum wage increases are too improve the standard of living for minimum wage earners. The majority of our employees, and most minimum wage ...
UPDATED: 'Art ‘n the Park' still open for artists to enter
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation presents "Art 'n the Park" on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall 91321.
UPDATED: Wine event benefits Boys & Girls Club Aug. 18
"One August Night," a special wine event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley, will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Salt Creek Grille, 24415 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355.
UPDATED: 'State of the city' luncheon set for Oct. 5
The Santa Clarita City Council and community leaders will host a luncheon and presentation about the city of Santa Clarita, "Setting a Course for Stability," on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Valencia.
'Out & About with Roger Martin' highlights Michael Jackson tonight
Michael Jackson's favorite things will be unveiled in Santa Clarita on a segment of "Out & About with Roger Martin" on SCVTV, Santa Clarita Channel 20, tonight at 9 p.m. and Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Student strangled, boyfriend arrested
Sheriff's detectives arrested a man suspected of killing his 18-year-old girlfriend in her Canyon Country home Sunday night.
Performing Arts Center intros arts to kids
Early first-hand exposure to the arts can play an important part in child development, but such access is limited for many children at a time when art programs are cut from school curriculums because of lack of funding.
Californians to fly on next space shuttle mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's next space shuttle mission will carry two California-born astronauts into orbit.
City replaces traffic control backup batteries
The city of Santa Clarita installed new battery backup systems (BBS) as part of the city's traffic signal maintenance program.
'Downed Officer Support Ride' revs up Aug. 16
On Sunday, Aug.16, the 14th annual "Downed Officer Support Ride" will kick off from the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall with a memorial ceremony starting at 8:45 a.m. and the ride starting at 9:15 a.m.
Driver arrested after barely missing officer
A person was arrested for driving under the influence Sunday on the Northbound I-14 just north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road.
Betty Arenson: This is about Sarah Palin ... and more
The Signal's July 15, 2009 edition printed Gary Horton's Opinion column "It's not about Sarah Palin." The commentary goes on about, well, Sarah Palin. She was, once again, personally attacked as the "Ice Queen," "sexy," with references to her eyeglasses and lipstick, and so on.
'Clunker' rebate a waste of money
Congratulation on the purchase of your new car. It's a real beauty, bright and shiny in your driveway.
Alleged underage drunk driver destroys landscape
Sheriff's deputies arrested an alleged underage drunk driver about 6 a.m. Saturday after he took out some foliage with his vehicle.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
Amanda Bynes accused of bong toss out window
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment.
Closures coming to I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.
Molester found slain in Corcoran prison cell
CORCORAN, Calif. (AP) - Investigators at California State Prison-Corcoran are investigating as a homicide the death of an inmate who was a convicted child molester.
LA sanitation ends plans for dump near Joshua Tree
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A regional garbage collection agency has tossed out plans to build a mega-landfill for Los Angeles' trash less than two miles from Joshua Tree National Park in the remote Southern California desert.
No bail for parents in faith-healing death
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Philadelphia man charged with murder after losing two sons to untreated pneumonia told police he believes in "divine healing," not medicine, to "break the devil's power."
Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss
NEW YORK (AP) - Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.
NBC to air Blake Shelton's benefit for Oklahomans
NBC and sister networks will air Blake Shelton's concert to help his fellow Oklahomans affected by this week's storms in their home state.
Walmart to sell frozen Fatburger patties
NEW YORK (AP) - Fatburger, a chain with a devoted following on the West Coast, said Friday it will sell its branded frozen beef patties in Walmart stores nationwide.
Mom, boyfriend held after Palmdale boy, 8, beaten
PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) - A Palmdale couple has been arrested after the woman's 8-year-old son was beaten, burned and left in critical condition.
Rare Superman comic found in house insulation
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - It's considered the Holy Grail of comic books: Action Comics No. 1 from 1938, featuring the debut of Superman. David Gonzales found one mixed in with old newspapers insulating the ceiling of a house he was renovating in a small town in Minnesota.
Arias foreman: Sentencing decision unfair to jury
PHOENIX (AP) - The jury foreman in Jodi Arias' trial says the panel just couldn't decide whether the killing of her boyfriend was enough to merit a death a sentence.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 24, 2013
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Canyon Country West crime report: Arson reported on Golden Triangle Road
Canyon Country West, Zone 7, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snapshot for 05-13-2013 to 05-19-2013
Saugus crime report: Attempted theft from a vending machine
Saugus, Zone 4 Update, Public Safety & Crime Prevention Information Snapshot: 05/13/2013 - 05/19/2013
