Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Legislature still 1 vote shy of budget fix
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California legislative leaders on Tuesday made what they hoped would be a last push for one more Republican to support their $42 billion budget fix, warning of fiscal disaster if none of the holdouts puts aside opposition to tax increases. The leader of the state Senate said the chamber would remain in continous session until the legislation is passed. Meanwhile, state officials were sending out layoff notices and ordered the shutdown ...
Mayor Ferry to attend Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting
Santa Clarita Mayor Frank Ferry and City officials will attend the Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 7 -9 p.m. at the George A. Caravalho Banquet Room, located at the City's Activities Center.
County supervisors urge probe of fertility doctors
"Licensing agencies must require physician compliance with clinical standards and the Medical Practice Act when assessing a doctor's fitness to practice medicine in California," said Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich on the unanimous approval of his motion by the Board of Supervisors asking the State's medical board to review established guidelines to address problems that may arise from multiple delivery in light of recent reports of octuplets being born to a Whittier women. "The doctor who ...
Smyth asks state medical board to investigate 'octo-mom' doctor
Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, today sent a letter to the California Medical Board encouraging the continued investigation of Dr. Michael Kamvara, a southern California fertility doctor who gained recent notoriety after the birth of octuplets by one of his patients last month.
Man Arrested After Early Morning Crash
A suspected drunk driver was arrested early Sunday morning as he attempted to walk away from a violent car accident in the 17300 block of Sarita Avenue, Canyon Country.
SCV gears up for Amgen Tour of California's arrival
Paseo bridges are adorned, street pole banners are hung, bus shelters are framed and the foundation is set for the Amgen Tour of California's arrival to Santa Clarita on Saturday, February 21, 2009. There is still work to be done, but the community has rallied to prepare for this international event, which is free and open to the public and garners worldwide attention.
Newhall Memorial CEO elected chairman of Hospital Association of SoCal
VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, has been named chairman of the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) for 2009.
SCV Jaycees hosts awards, installation dinner Saturday
Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Santa Clarita Valley Junior Chamber International (SCV Jaycees) is hosting its annual Awards and Installation Dinner at the Hyatt Valencia on Saturday, February 21.
Santa Clarita continues to be cleaner, greener city
Since Santa Clarita's City incorporation in 1987, the City of Santa Clarita's partnerships with the community have resulted in numerous environmentally conscious policies and programs that benefit residents and businesses. The City's efforts are integrated throughout every City department, but are reinforced through community support and willingness to implement "environmentally sustainable" policies.
'One Valley, One Vision' study session gets noisy tonight
The City of Santa Clarita will host its sixth Planning Commission Study Session on the Draft Noise Element today at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall's Century Room.
No Bozos on this bus for COC's next 'Scholarly Presentation'
Have you ever boarded a bus, took one look at the driver sitting on the other side of that yellow line that boldly says "Do Not Cross Yellow Line" and thought to yourself, "I wonder why?"
BioSolar prepared for industry growth
BioSolar, Inc, developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, continues to sustain attention with its cost-saving and environmentally-friendly solar module component.
New traffic signals at Sagecrest and The Old Road
At the direction of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, new traffic signals have been installed and activated at the northern and southern intersections of Sagecrest Circle and the Old Road in Sunset Pointe.
Santa Clarita Pool opens new lap swim program
Santa Clarita is offering an additional lap swim class at the Santa Clarita Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peachland goes wild, wild, west
On Saturday, Peachland Elementary School hosted its annual Variety Show, which included singing, dancing, music, magic and an assortment of talent.
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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.
