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City plots three long-distance getaways
Registration is now open for the city of Santa Clarita's three multi-day themed excursions to exciting locations across the country -- San Antonio Holiday, Gardens & Mansions featuring New Orleans and Cajun Country, and Oregon Trails.
Large trees declining in Yosemite
Large trees have declined in California's Yosemite National Park during the 20th century, and warmer climate conditions may play a role.
UPDATED: Art by "Electric Women & Eccentric Men" showcased at Tesoro
The Los Angeles County's Department of Parks and Recreation's "Electric Women & Eccentric Men" art show is now open and free to the public at Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia.
City seeks artwork for 2009 marathon
The city of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office (AEO) and the Santa Clarita Arts Advisory Commission (SCAAC) seek to commission an artwork for the 2009 city of Santa Clarita Marathon, to be held Sunday, Nov. 9.
Bill to kill Integrated Waste Management Board passes
Sacramento, Calif. - On Tuesday, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation introduced by State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) to kill the state's Integrated Waste Management Board.
'Beyond Therapy' checks into REP Aug. 14
The Repertory East Playhouse continues its much-lauded "81 Series" on Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. with the critically acclaimed comedy "Beyond Therapy" by Christopher Durang, sponsored by Ed and Dana Hill of Geotechnologies Inc.
On track: LA Metro supports high-speed trains
LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) -- The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted July 23 to support and collaborate with the High-Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), solidifying a partnership that will ensure greater connectivity and improved railways throughout Southern California. "The best way to develop and expand important high-speed and intercity rail systems to their greatest potential is by working in close coordination with our neighbors," said Mayor Curt Pringle, chairman of the California High-Speed Rail ...
Think Santa Clarita Valley, pump up local economy
Driving around town, reading The Signal newspaper or surfing the Web, you may have noticed the eye-catching "THiNK Santa Clarita Valley" logo displayed all over the SCV from Stevenson Ranch to Agua Dulce and north to Castaic.
Senior Center thanks sponsors, community for golf fundraiser
Here's a note from SCV Senior Center Foundation President Patti Rasmussen sent today to sponsors and supporters:
COC offers interior design program
For the first time this fall, the College of the Canyons interior design program will offer courses in an eight-week format, allowing students to complete more courses each semester.
Facey to close Castaic office
A Facey Medical Group official confirmed Wednesday that it will close its Castaic office in September.
Citrus Classic Balloon Festival
Rancho Camulos Museum has been selected as an advance ticket point of purchase for the Citrus Classic Balloon Festival which will be held July 31-Aug. 1 at the East End Soccer Fields in Santa Paula.
Samuel Dixon installs new board officers
Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. (SDFHC) installed its 2010 board officers at the annual meeting at La Chene on Monday.
Community needs arts
Nonprofit arts organizations are proud members of the business community - employing people locally, purchasing goods and services within the community and involved in the marketing and promotion of their cities.
Unsafe tree trimmer
In the July 15 edition of The Signal, there was a photo of a tree trimmer from Roy Boak Tree Service providing service to the College of the Canyons Oak trees.
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Midwest braces for more storms
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
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.
