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VIA hosts candidates' forum at October luncheon
The Valley Industrial Association is pleased to host a special forum at its Oct. 20 luncheon to offer candidates for the William S. Hart Union High School District and the Santa Clarita Community College District an opportunity to address members of the organization.
UPDATED: City hosts ‘Photo Friday’ Twitter contest
The city of Santa Clarita continues its "Photo Friday" Twitter Contest sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Tourism Bureau to give community members and Santa Clarita visitors the opportunity to submit their favorite snapshots of the Santa Clarita Valley via Twitter for the chance to win a Grand Prize -- a Flip MinoHD.
Local family, American Diabetes Association host annual walk at Bridgeport Park Oct. 11
The Amercian Diabetes Association and the Risller family host the annual Santa Clarita Valley walk fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 11 at Bridgeport Park.
Canyon Theatre Guild needs volunteers this weekend
Canyon Theatre Guild is putting a call out for volunteers for Saturday and Sunday to help grill and serve food and beer at the Santa Clarita Festival of the Arts.
Hart district hosts drug awareness seminar tonight
Students and parents interested in learning more about local drug and alcohol abuse and what the Hart District is doing to counteract the problem are invited to attend a drug awareness seminar 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the multipurpose room at Sierra Vista Junior High School.
City begins pavement overlay project Monday
The city of Santa Clarita will begin its Roadway Asphalt Rehabilitation Project on Monday, Oct. 5 along Soledad Canyon Road between Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Road. Construction is expected to last through Nov. 2009.
West Coast Franchise Expo set for Oct. 2-4
WASHINGTON -- West Coast entrepreneurs will have multiple opportunities to learn from leading experts about the "how tos" of buying a franchise business, including financing and how to pick the right concept during the West Coast Franchise Expo Oct. 2-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
City celebrates ‘Oaktober’ tree planting
The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its third annual "Oaktober" celebration.
COC hosts homecoming events
The College of the Canyons Alumni and Friends, COC Foundation and COC athletics are ‘calling all Cougars’ to take part in the college’s 40th Anniversary Homecoming Extravaganza Saturday at Cougar Stadium.
Authorities make arrest in graffiti probe
An 18-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested on suspicion of 52 different "tagging" crimes, sheriff's officials announced this week.
East Walker Ranch added to Santa Clarita open space
City officials dedicated 140 acres of open space in Placerita Canyon Wednesday afternoon. Formerly home to Special Devices, Inc., the hilly property was purchased last summer for $2.5 million. Some of those funds came from the city's Open Space Preservation District, which assesses property owners $26 per year. Dubbed East Walker Ranch, the property lies just east of the Placerita Nature Center.
Fourth chili cook-off Saturday in Castaic
Those with a craving for chili, a desire to help local charities and a curiosity to see law enforcement "sweat" have only one option for their Saturday outing.
Julie M. Sturgeon: Avoid early withdrawal penalties on your IRA
There are times you may need to tap into your IRA earlier than planned ... and there are ways to do so without paying any penalties.
McFarland needs to stop
On Aug. 24, Bruce McFarland wrote an opinion column ("Are you a nut job?") in The Signal that labelled me and millions of his fellow Americans "nut jobs."
Lynne Plambeck: One Valley, One Vision: A closer look
As the city and county work together to update our General Plan, it is imperative for the future of our valley and our neighborhoods that residents get involved.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
