Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Donning the cap and gown
The William S. Hart Union High School District hosted a small graduation ceremony for 14 Hart district students on July 17 at Golden Valley High School.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 29, 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:
Liberals gone wild
It could be the basis for a new reality show: "Liberals Gone Wild"; maybe "Lefties Unleashed."
Yes, Cheney is a gift
Diana Shaw wrote a fine commentary ("Cheney is the gift that keeps on giving," The Signal, Opinion, July 21) to explain the Security Act of 1947.
Gary Horton: The recession is over; make something of it
Most know my landscaping business is closely tied to the housing industry. After three years of relentless economic pounding, last Tuesday, I came into the office and gleefully walked the building, announcing to staff, "The recession is over, the recession is over!" On occasion, I'm thought to be positive - maybe even motivating - but this apparent insanity drew looks of incredulity and smirks. "You have been out in the sun too long," most thought. ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 30, 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:
A taste of the Tropics
Want to take a vacation in the tropics? Look no further than the kitchen for an island-style escape. Let the fresh, delicious flavor of mango and onion enhance the meal and help transport you and your dinner guests on a taste adventure without ever leaving home.
Kenneth W. Keller: Behaviors and attitudes to avoid when the going gets tough
Challenging times require, for survival and success, to do things differently and to do different things. If your business at the end of July is not where you want it to be, don't "stay the course."
Avocado Citrus Salad With Marinated Onions
Makes 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time of 6 hours) 1 medium red onion 1/2 cup rice vinegar, divided 1/4 cup honey, plus 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup of water 1/2 cup olive oil 2 oranges, plus two teaspoons of orange zest 1 avocado, halved, pitted and skin removed 1 ...
Woman found dead in Castaic identified
Los Angeles County Coroner's officials identified a woman whose body was found in a Castaic parking lot earlier this week.
NEW PICS: Led Zepagain hits stage at Central Park
The city of Santa Clarita's 2009 Concerts in the Park series continued Saturday night, July 18, with a performance by Led Zepagain, bringing the sounds of Led Zeppelin to life from the Central Park stage.
Kelley 'Cash for Clunkers' calculator connects consumers for car quotes
IRVINE, Calif. (PRNewswire) -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new-car and used-car information, has added a new feature to its Cash for Clunkers Calculator on the company's top-rated Web site, kbb.com, that connects consumers with dealers offering their best price on the qualifying new vehicle of choice.
Does your heap qualify for 'Cash for Clunkers' program?
COSTA MESA, Calif. (PRNewswire) -- With the Cash for Clunkers program, also known as CARS (Cash Allowance Rebate System), officially launched, new car shoppers have the opportunity to receive a $3,500 or $4,500 voucher towards the purchase or lease of a new vehicle if their trade-in vehicle meets specific program criteria (see list below).
Wine fest to benefit PAC's new K-12 arts program
All Corked Up, Santa Clarita's premier wine merchant and storage facility, will hold its 2009 International Wine Festival at College of the Canyons on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Gina Nordenstrom: MRF conflict made from air
Regarding Carole Lutness' "Nordenstrom needs to do some homework" Opinion column in the July 23 Signal: Apples are still apples, no matter how many times you try to make them oranges. Everyone knows what happens when you make assumptions based on appearances.
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Bob Khalsa: Rising Home Sales Boost Economy
With the return of traditional homebuyers in ever-greater numbers, the powerful impact of an improved housing market on the local, state, and national economies is, quite frankly, palpable.
Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrower terror threat from smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose plots of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida.
Beaten Bakersfield man's death ruled accidental
BAKERSFIELD (AP) - Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said the death of a Bakersfield man beaten by deputies was due to the man's heart disease, not baton blows from officers.
Some damage in N. California earthquake
GREENVILLE, Calif. (AP) - An earthquake in far northeastern California did not injure anyone but did cause moderate damage, including to a water tank that supplies hundreds of homes with drinking water, local authorities said Friday.
Summer forecast sunnier for tourism industry
NEW YORK (AP) - The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny.
Report: Most Calif beaches had clean water in 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Less winter runoff has allowed visitors to enjoy mostly clean water at California beaches, according to a report released Thursday.
I-5 bridge collapses in Washington state, sending people into water
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) - An Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors.
Local construction company recognized
Randal G. Winter, owner of Santa Clarita-based Randal G. Winter Construction Inc., has been selected as one of 50 remodeling company owners in the United States with "exceptionally high standards."
Abortion should be illegal
I believe that abortion should be deemed illegal in all 50 states. Aborting an unborn child should be considered as murder. Murder is defined as; the crime of unlawfully killing a person especially with malice aforethought. What makes killing an unborn baby different from killing an adult? When does a fetus' life begin?
Cemex Bill Would Cost Us Millions
At last week's regular meeting, the Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously to endorse the Soledad Canyon Settlement Act introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer. This legislation defines a process by which the sale of excess federal land near Victorville would be sold to compensate Cemex for sand and gravel mining rights in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Betty Arenson: Where is the outrage?
Perhaps there is hope that change will come sooner rather than later with regard to Americans at last expressing due and civil outrage. "Where is the outrage" is a question that has never been more appropriate than under the administration of President Barack Obama.
Doug Patton: The danger in D.C. is bipartisanship
The growing scandals enveloping the Obama administration are becoming a series of shiny baubles being dangled before the right and the left alike.
Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursday night.
Angels hit 4 HRs, beat Royals 5-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Joe Blanton got some backing from the Angels' bats and bullpen, and finally got his first win of the season.
