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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, Dec. 19, 2012
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Benghazi panel: Security insufficient at consulate
WASHINGTON (AP) - The leaders of the panel that reviewed the deadly Sept. 11 attack in Libya say insufficient security staffing led to the weaknesses at the diplomatic post in lawless Benghazi.
Obama sets January deadline for gun proposals
WASHINGTON (AP) - Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama vowed to send Congress new policy proposals for reducing gun violence by January.
U.S. housing starts slowed to 861K in November
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in November after starting work in October at the fastest pace in four years. Superstorm Sandy likely slowed starts in the Northeast.
This just in from Sen. Fran Pavley's office
SACRAMENTO – Today,Senator Fran Pavley announced her intent to introduce legislation to help protect developmentally disabled victims of sex crimes in California's state Developmental Centers and State Hospitals.
Heavy price: Medicare overpaying for back braces
WASHINGTON (AP) - You can find it on the Internet for $250 or less. But if Medicare is paying, a standard-issue brace for back patients costs more than $900.
Jessica Chastain: 'I want to do it all'
NEW YORK (AP) - "I want to do everything!" Jessica Chastain is getting animated. Even though she's managed to pack more films into an 18-month period than would seem physically possible and will, on this day, finish an afternoon of press interviews with an evening performance of "The Heiress" on Broadway, she's not lacking energy. "I want to do crazy villains in comic book movies with accents and scars!" she continues, shining with childlike enthusiasm. ...
Analysis: Fiscal compromise -- and broken promises
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a town of broken politics, the path to compromise is littered with broken promises. It's called governing.
How prepared can we be if evil strikes again?
When gunfire erupted at an Oregon shopping mall last week, Shaun Wik knew instantly what to do: Run for the door. And so, when Wik heard a man he believed to be the gunman shout "Get down on the ground!", the 20-year-old fled instead. And he lived.
Obama Social Security offer at odds with top Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's offer to slow the growth of Social Security benefits would force fellow Democrats in Congress to abandon promises to shield the massive retirement and disability program from cuts as part of negotiations to avoid the year-end fiscal cliff.
Blue Christmas service planned Friday in Friendly Valley
Friendly Valley Community Church is planning a special "Blue Christmas" service Friday, an event targeted to the longest night of the year with open arms for those feeling losses during the holiday season.
CBS dominates week in TV ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - CBS had little competition for dominance last week in the television ratings.
Pope wins Season 3 of 'The Voice'
NEW YORK (AP) - Cassadee Pope, who was country singer Blake Shelton's protege on the third season of NBC's "The Voice," has won the show's competition.
City asks residents to give up plastic bags for a day
Santa Clarita city officials are asking residents to give up plastic grocery bags in favor of sustainable options this Thursday as part of the "A Day Without a Bag" campaign.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Today in the SCV Silvertone Singers The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's music program will present Maestro John Swinford and the Silvertone Singers in a selection of holiday songs at the Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. at 3 p.m. Info: 661- 259-9444. Walking Wonders Walking Wonders welcomes beginning, intermediate or advanced walkers, go at your own pace, 8:30-9:30 a.m., every Wednesday, Drive Richard Rioux Memorial Park, 6233 W. Faulkner Drive, Stevenson Ranch. Bring comfortable ...
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Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tea party favorite Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the nation's illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens eventually, but amid a furor from conservative activists on the explosive issue he quickly sought to make clear that, while they would not be sent home, they couldn't get in line in front of anyone else.
Costs of US wars linger for more than 100 years
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the sacrifices of combat.
Pope Francis: Protect the poor and the Earth
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday.
Javier Hernandez: The Czar of Cigar -- 888 Claro
Two weeks ago we reviewed Miami 8&11 from Padilla Cigars. Today it's Luck of the Irish, as the 888 Claro is green.
Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) - A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Gary Horton: More residents should find the Master Chorale
Think "inspiration." Think "spiritually beautiful." Think "melodically breathtaking."
Jim Mullen: Village Idiot
I know there are couples who enjoy cooking together and make it look like a well-rehearsed ballet. They savor the aroma of their secret recipe for wild salmon over lemon couscous, stir each other's soups and sample each other's sauces.
Some more equal than others
I used to live in Santa Clarita. I moved to the Bay Area about nine years ago but still check in on The Signal occasionally.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
