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On good sportsmanship
As a parent of a Valencia High School senior and audience member during Friday evening's boys varsity basketball contest between VHS and the visiting WRHS Wildcats, I felt compelled to publicly recognize the outstanding sportsmanship displayed by the West Ranch players, specifically at the start of the game.
No support for Obama
Bruce McFarland sees me as a Republican reprobate because I sincerely and truly hope that President Obama fails in his attempts to bring America closer and closer to a nanny state.
Eric Christiansen: Opening our eyes to miracles and more
The car was packed. The snowboards, jackets and gloves were set out the night before. My two sons, Peter, 10, and Will, 9, came into my room that morning at 4:45 a.m. excited to celebrate a special day with their dad.
Louise Elerding: Cupid always aims for good dating manners
There's a lot of love in the air these days, and Cupid is ready with his bow and arrow to do some match-making and to make the love last. Good dating manners is a way to turn a potential romance into a lasting love affair. Here are a few of Cupid's pointers:
Biker killed in four-vehicle crash
A Valencia man died after a four-vehicle freeway crash involving drivers all from the Santa Clarita Valley.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Feb. 13, 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: First Word
John Boston: Where were the doughnuts?
"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. "Watch your words, for they become actions. "Watch your actions, for they become habits. "Watch your habits, for they become character. "Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny." - Unknown About once a year, I participate in the Santa Clarita version of "Justify Your Life." It's where a dozen or so alleged professionals wander an elementary school and talk about what they do for a living. Wednesday ...
A stimulating teacher discount
Imagine students without paper to write on or teachers without a board or marker. The future looks grim for schools in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Notable quotes from Amgen Tour of California kick-off press conference
Lance Armstrong (USA) Astana "I think we've made it very clear from the beginning that there are two parts to my comeback. One is the race - the reason we'll be on the start line on Saturday - but more important really is the thought and the idea and the initiative to take Livestrong around the world." On the start of the 2009 season: "We were blessed to have amazing launch in Australia, and I ...
Feb. 12 is Red Hand Day in Santa Clarita
Members of the Student Task Force of the Human Rights Watch spoke in front of the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday regarding Red Hand Day in Santa Clarita.
Win a 'copter ride over SCV during Amgen Stage 7
Want a bird's-eye view of Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis and the other stars of the Amgen Tour of California cycle race as it rolls out of the Santa Clarita Valley en route to Pasadena on Saturday, Feb. 21?
SCV schools score in county academic decathlon
MONTEBELLO, Calif., Feb. 12, 2009 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- Marking its return as the team to beat, West High School of Torrance outsmarted all others to win the 27th Annual Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon (LACAD) team title and earn a berth in the state competition.
Mayor guests at next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting
The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2009, from 7PM to 9PM, in the George A. Caravalho Activity Center Banquet Room, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway,
COC to close for Presidents' weekend
College of the Canyons will celebrate the Presidents' birthdays this weekend by closing after classes this evening, Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 p.m. through Monday, Feb. 16.
KFI's Bill Handel to speak in Santa Clarita
Congregation Beth Shalom of the Santa Clarita Valley is proud to present Los Angeles' number one morning news/talk radio personality, Bill Handel, in its next Distinguished Speaker Series engagement on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 8 p.m.
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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.
