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A word on ambiguous commentary
Kevin Buck's commentary "Let's talk post-partisan partisans" (Feb. 10, 2009) is ambiguous. Not confusing, because it carries the usual liberal rhetoric, but simply ambiguous.
Kevin W. Yeam: Help your attorney help you
The average legal client of the Santa Clarita Valley is an individual or small company. Their legal needs, and economic situation differ greatly from the corporation, insurance company, financial, governmental or other more powerful institutions that commonly are opposing the individual consumer.
Tea maker wants to hear your tale
Santa Clarita-based TeaZazz Sparkling Tea is asking Southern California residents to submit their stories for a chance to receive 100 bottles of TeaZazz for an upcoming event, a charity of choice or just a special occasion.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Feb. 20, 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:
Frank Ferry: City’s cultural celebration
This month the city of Santa Clarita will bring its "A Season of Diversity" program to a close with an essay and poster contest award ceremony slated for Feb. 23 at the city's Activity Center.
Cavendish sprints to Stage 5 win
PASO ROBLES (February 19, 2009) - Enthusiastic crowds turned out at the start of the race today in Visalia as race leaders Levi Leipheimer (USA) of Astana, Michael Rogers (AUS) of Team Columbia-Highroad, David Zibriskie (USA) of Garmin-Slipstream and Lance Armstrong (USA) of Astana led the peloton into Stage 5 of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California.
What's good in education, Feb. 18, 2009
Lee Interviewed for CSBA Magazine Greg Lee, the Hart District's coordinator of diversity, will be featured in the March issue of CSBA Magazine, published by the California School Boards Association. Lee, whose Diversity Initiative program won a Golden Bell Award from CSBA earlier this year, was asked to provide information on the district's anti-bullying efforts and diversity programs. The district's program also will be featured in the magazine's "Class Acts" section, covering the diversity program ...
COC honored for commitment to service-learning
College of the Canyons has been named to the 2008 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in recognizing the college's wide-ranging community service-learning courses and programs available to students. As one of the 635 higher education institutions recognized-- and one of only 39 in the state -- to receive the award, College of the Canyons created the service-learning program in order to integrate meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to teach civic responsibility, ...
Community Hiking Club hosts Earth Day recycle/reuse challenge
WHAT: Earth Day RECYCLE/REUSE Challenge WHERE: In your own Back Yard WHEN: Project due on or before April 22: Earth Day WHY: Learn about Stewardship, Recycling, Reusing and WIN The Community Hiking Club is hosting a Challenge to everyone in and around the city of Santa Clarita. Collect garbage from roadsides, trails, your garage, any of our stewardship events or your own trashcans. Make your treasures into a sculpture or other useable item and submit ...
Antonovich calls state budget "raw deal"
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich issued the following statement on the announcement of a state budget deal today. "What was missing was a comprehensive package of structural reforms including eliminating or consolidating overlapping departments and high-paying political commissions -- limiting stipends for members of necessary commissions to $150 per meeting. Also needed is a 2-year state budget, a part-time legislature and abolishing term limits.
City plans road closures for Amgen Tour of California cycle race
With the arrival of Lance Armstrong and the world's top cyclists with the Amgen Tour of California on Saturday, February 21 at noon, residents should plan on traffic delays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on a handful of roadways within the City. Because the event is a cycling road race, it is necessary to expect traffic modifications on select local streets to accommodate this world class event. These areas also comprise some of the ...
Six Flags Magic Mountain hosts job fair
With the unemployment rate soaring to its highest level in over 15 years, it is understandable why many job seekers are feeling anxious. At Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor, a variety of positions are available and at the annual Job Fair on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, positions will be filled for the upcoming season. The Job Fair will be held in the Main Gate area of the Park, from 10 ...
Academy of the Canyons' fall enrollment opens
Students interested in earning college credits while working on their high school diplomas, and their families, are invited to attend a series of informational meetings hosted by Academy of the Canyons, the middle college high school operated by the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District.
COC's Van Hook honored by L.A. County
In one of her first positions in community colleges, an enterprising young faculty member created a model program for Santa Ana College in the Rancho Santiago Community College District - a program that would help other women enter the workforce by giving them access to the training and support services they needed to succeed.
California Legislature approves budget bill
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The California Legislature passed a budget early today to help close a $42 billion deficit, ending an epic impasse that involved several all-night sessions and threatened to throw thousands of state employees out of work. Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger praised the bill, passed by the Democratic-controlled Senate and Assembly. He came out of his office after the budget vote and disconnected a large deficit clock counting the number of days - 106 ...
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Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest, a Nepali official and Miura's Tokyo-based support team said.
4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pledge more transparency to Congress in his counterterrorism policy.
Terri Crain: Don’t misuse environmental protection law
In 2008, Santa Clarita was named the most business- friendly city in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Joe Gandelman: Watch the credibility games
Forget the political "blame game." The biggest game in town now is the credibility game - a high-stakes exercise that will end with America's political middle deciding who is trustworthy and who isn't. Some key players:
The scandal of scandal in Washington, D.C.
If you listen loud enough you can almost hear the siren song of the Republican Party spread its dulcet tones across Washington. It's scandal season boys and girls, and for the GOP it's Mardi Gras, Christmas and The Spanish Inquisition all in one!
Jump for brain cancer research
Valencia indoor trampoline park Jump 5150 is helping to raise money for Brain Cancer Awareness Month by holding a fundraiser Friday.
Santa Clarita, county 'One Valley, One Vision' plan wins award
Earlier this month, the Southern California Association of Governments recognized the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County with a sustainability award for the joint general plan known as "One Valley, One Vision."
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
Wilson, Angels beat Mariners
ANAHEIM (AP) - C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels celebrated Arte Moreno's 10 years as owner by cruising to another easy victory over the slumping Seattle Mariners.
After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly has been sharply critical of his slumping team.
Mason Nesbitt: Mustangs settle into Lewiston, Idaho
Editor's note: This is the first 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.
Mattel moving 100 jobs from New York to Calif.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. (AP) - Toy maker Fisher-Price said Wednesday it's moving or eliminating roughly 100 jobs from its operations in the state as part of restructuring by parent company Mattel Inc.
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies
LAKELAND, Minn. (AP) - When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music - and his farewell song, "Clouds," became a YouTube sensation that has attracted more than 4 million views.
Injured volunteer seeks payment from lost hiker
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A volunteer searcher who broke his back while looking for a teenager who was lost in Orange County wilderness wants restitution if the teen is convicted on drug charges.
Doctors save Ohio boy by 'printing' an airway tube
In a medical first, doctors used plastic particles and a 3-D laser printer to create an airway splint to save the life of a baby boy who used to stop breathing nearly every day.
