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City's Film Office accepting location applications
The city of Santa Clarita's Film Office is accepting applications of homes and businesses with the potential for future film and television production for the online Location Library.
Newhall man dies in Malibu crash
A 41-year-old Newhall man died over the weekend in a canyon north of Malibu, authorities said Monday.
Business luncheon to focus on COC
A team from College of the Canyons will provide an overview of the college's programs, plans and vision for 2009 and beyond at the next Valley Industrial Association business luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on July 21 at the Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia.
Clearing up confusion
Reading "Health care confusion" (Letters, The Signal, July 2) I agree that Rob Kerchner has some "health care confusion" since he quite obviously has no concept of what "single-payer" health care is comprised of.
Barr too far gone
This letter is not written to Howard Barr ("Health care not funny," The Signal, June 26).
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 7, 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:
Nature centers feel the crunch
Two local parks made the list of nature centers in Los Angeles County having their hours cut to save money in the midst of a budget crisis.
Program of the Year: Saugus High School
From the first snap of the football season to the last leg of the CIF State Track and Field Championships, Saugus High School shined in athletics.
Students invited to honors recital
Local piano teachers Suzy Hanna and Alicia Jones will travel to Santa Clara with 13 students and their families for the Music Teachers Association of California State Piano Convention.
Student ambassador heads for Australia
Snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, learning to throw a boomerang and communicating with local tribes is all a part of what Zachary Fetter, 12, is exploring in the land of Australia, through the People to People Student Ambassador Program.
VIDEO: Fourth fireworks show lights up the night
Fireworks sparkled over Westfield Valencia Town Center on Saturday night as crowds gathered in parking lots and along sidewalks.
Proxart brews free art show at Town Grind Saturday
Santa Clarita-based arts group Proxart is presenting a free art show on Saturday, July 11 at the Town Grind in the Lyons Station on Lyons Avenue and Apple Street, 23414 Lyons Ave., from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
‘Electric,’ ‘Eccentric’ art show at Tesoro Adobe
Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia is presenting the "Electric Woman & Eccentric Men" art show opening on July 18 with a 5 p.m. public reception and art party. Admission is free.
Influenza on the rise in L.A. County
Influenza activity in Los Angeles County is increasing, according to a report released July 2 by county health officials.
Blueprint for destruction
I was thinking about the road map to peace the other day. On Israel's southwest side lies the Gaza Strip which has been taken over by Hamas. It's armed to the teeth with rockets and run by terrorists who vow to never recognize Israel. To the north lies Lebanon and the terrorist group Hezbollah. It too is armed, with more rockets than it had in the second Lebanon War also vowing to destroy Israel. Next ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
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.
