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Inclusionary housing the way to go
Affordable housing is quite the buzzword these days. From the city's rush to approve a new housing element that meets state law in this area, to a developer in the county who used that law to push through a senior project in a high-fire-hazard zone, and Valencia Industrial Association's luncheon meeting on the subject, it seems that this problem has somehow just come to everyone's attention. As of 2008 there are 80,000 dwelling units in ...
Man accused of stealing Hart baseball equipment
Deputies arrested a homeless Newhall man trying to steal two trash bags full of baseball equipment from Hart High School baseball park Tuesday.
B&B unveils new ‘factory’
B&B Manufacturing and Lycoming Engines unveiled their latest lean manufacturing cell at their Santa Clarita based facility on Tuesday.
Business briefs
Santa Clarita named finalist as business-friendly Santa Clarita was named a finalist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation's annual "Most Business Friendly City in L.A. County" award on Tuesday. The other finalists for the 50,000 and over category are the cities of Cerritos, Glendale, Long Beach and Pasadena. The winner is named during the 13th Annual Eddy Awards on Nov. 17 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The criteria for the selection ...
Increasing taxes won’t rescue economy
With the presidential election approaching, we find one candidate wanting to redistribute the wealth from the rich to the poor by raising taxes on the "rich," with the other candidate wanting to lower taxes across the board. As you may have surmised, I do have more financially conservative leanings. I did vote for George Bush and now feel betrayed by his spendthrift policies.
Schools remember, honor 9/11
The thousand of lost lives and heartbreak from the 9/11 tragedy are something students and teachers in the Santa Clarita Valley will always remember.
COC women's golf scores win
College of the Canyons stayed hot in women's golf this season, winning its third Western States Conference match of the season with a team score of 330.
Cracked line cuts gas
Construction crews working near Castaic road and Lake Hughes Road cracked a gas line and more than 100 customers couldn't light their stoves, said a gas company spokersperson.
City nabs business-friendly award
When it comes to doing business, Santa Clarita is apparently the place to be. Limited business taxes and a highly qualified work force helped earn Santa Clarita the "Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County" award in its category at the 13th Annual Eddy Awards, said Jason Crawford, economic development and marketing manager for the city of Santa Clarita. The awards presentation was hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation on Monday. Santa ...
Hospital hosts blood drive
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is asking for volunteers willing to donate blood during its Pie for a Pint blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Donors will receive a freshly baked pumpkin pie. The 12-hour blood drive will be held in the Henry Mayo/COC Clinical Education Center on the hospital's campus, 25727 McBean Parkway.
Domo arigato, competition roboto
Local students from Placerita Junior High, Castaic Middle School and SCVi Charter School put their technical skills and teamwork abilities to the test at the Sixth annual FIRST Lego League Robotics Competition Friday.
We should not 'stay the course'
Bush's recent speech to the G20 was mostly a plea to stay the course and avoid the temptation of too much government intervention in the economy.
Anti-intellectualism is rampant
It is laughable that the former teacher who obviously continues to support Bush and his failed policies would publicly flaunt his continued support after a landslide election in which his vision of America lost.
Ramifications of Proposition 8
To everyone who voted "yes" on Proposition 8: Please take off your blinders and open your eyes to what you have just passed.
Gay marriage will eventually be accepted
Even though Proposition 8 may have won out at the polls, long-term trends all point in a positive direction for the eventual acceptance of gay marriage in California.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
Prep boys hoops: Good memory
Two years ago, West Ranch boys basketball was eliminated from the postseason by eventual CIF division champion Ventura.
