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Rummage through grandma’s house
After recovering from their Halloween tricks, community members may want to treat themselves to a fun and charitable rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Newhall.
Tim Myers is too offensive
As an independent still trying to decide, I try to read as many opinions as time allows. I found Tim Myers' column in the Sunday Signal to be offensive. He refers to people who don't see things his way as "kooks" or "cretins." About the Ayers/Obama relationship, as reported on Fox News, he writes: "Nobody with an IQ above room temperature will buy right now." This in spite of the fact that as recently as ...
Who's the racist in this argument?
Tim Myer's column (Oct. 19) would be positively breathtaking if it weren't so laughably predictable.
Ensuring that you can retire
An increasing number of Americans believe that a comfortable retirement may be beyond their reach.
Another conservative ideologue?
Elections provide choices. When voters have accurate information about the candidates, their choices are easier. This election offers an exceptionally clear choice within the competitive 19th Senate District that represents a significant part of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Citi donates $8,000 to VIA
A dynamic business training program is exposing SCV students to the business world and cultivating their professionalism.
Steve Lunetta: My Republican New Year's resolutions
At the end of every year, I think about resolutions that I should pursue in the coming year. It is a time for reflection and evaluation. What went well in 2008? What did not?
Anti-virus, Take 2
As a counterpoint to Joe Messina's answers to questions regarding anti-virus and e-mail, unfortunately Joe is recommending products he also sells and services.
Students rock out after school
A six-week after-school rock program sponsored by Hubbadaddy's musical rehearsal studio in Santa Clarita culminated recently in a Holiday Hubbalah Rock Concert at Vincenzo's Pizza in Newhall.
Kaiser donates to two health centers
Kaiser Permanente donated $290,000 to two health care centers that serve Santa Clarita Valley residents.
Latke chefs cook up some tradition
Are you a flour chef or a matzo meal chef? It was Valencia resident David Gold - the traditional matzo meal chef - who made the tastiest potato pancakes Sunday at Congregation Beth Shalom's Latke Throwdown. Dozens of latke sizzled on the grills as the sun set on the eighth and final day of Hanukkah. "There's some fierce competition," said Arleen Gold, who served on the panel of judges. "That girl over there is serious. ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Dec. 29, 2008
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:
In the rank of eagles
On Saturday, Oct. 4, three local Boy Scouts, Jonathan Sprott, John Kasum and Benjamin Kasum were elevated to the rank of Eagle, becoming part of an elite group that has produced many great leaders.
Government charity starts at home
As we grow older, none of us can be certain we won't find ourselves at some point needing assistance to help us pay the rent, mortgage, utility bill, medical bill or some other bills that come up. Senior members among us are struggling to do just these things. Many are on fixed incomes. Others simply don't have the means to meet the basic needs.
UPDATED: Making history at SCV Sheriff's Station
Thursday was a big day at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Estelle Foley marked her 25th anniversary of volunteer service as Station Historian, and her colleagues gave her a big surprise - the first helicopter ride of her life.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Man found dead from apparent fall at UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials at the University of California, Los Angeles say a man was found dead on campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Senate panel OKs sweeping immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
Feds take over Calif. high-risk insurance program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - About 17,000 Californians with serious medical problems will be moved from a state-run stopgap health insurance program to a federal plan starting in July, ensuring they will have no break in medical coverage until the national health care reforms kick in next year, state officials announced this week.
Calif. sends rescue workers to Okla. tornado site
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is sending six specially trained urban search-and-rescue workers to Oklahoma to assist recovery efforts after Monday's tornado.
Point Mugu park reopening many areas after fire
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - Many areas of sprawling Point Mugu State Park that have been off-limits since this month's big wildfire on the outskirts of Camarillo and Thousand Oaks will reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.
Dog day afternoon: dress your pooch for the beach
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional.
Arias asks for life in prison
PHOENIX (AP) - Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 20, 2013
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 15, 2013
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 14, 2013
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 13, 2013
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Photo gallery from Okla. tornado
These are just a few of the images from the Oklahoma City area which was devastated Monday by a huge tornado.
