Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Go ‘back to school’ on budget
Back-to-school shopping can be an exhausting and expensive experience and many parents start off on the wrong foot before they even get to the store.
Eric Christiansen: Recent losses
It was 1982, an "El Nino" year of record with surf and soaking rain. That year I rode surf breaks never seen before and surfed bigger waves than I had ever surfed, even to this day. It was the year Michael Jackson released his album," Thriller." Queen Elizabeth forded streams in a four-wheel drive to visit President Ronald Reagan at the Western Whitehouse near Santa Barbara. It was the year I first caught a glimpse ...
Saturn dealership hosts Jamfest
For the second year in a row, Saturn of Santa Clarita is hosting Summer Jamfest, featuring local bands and musicians, Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Graffiti Task Force continues to keep Santa Clarita clean
The city of Santa Clarita's Graffiti Task Force continues to conduct a number of events this year to help eradicate graffiti and maintain the beautiful aesthetics of Santa Clarita streets.
St. Clare Church offers 'Alpha' courses starting August 12
St. Clare Church will host an "Alpha Course" every Wednesday evening from Aug. 12 to Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Renehan Hall on location at 19606 Calla Way, Santa Clarita 91351.
Health care forum in Newhall tonight
A non-partisan community educational health forum and discussion dinner will feature doctors and local health care officials who will answer questions regarding the state and federal healthcare reform proposals tonight at 7 p.m. at Vincenzo's Pizza Parlor, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue behind the Shell Gas Station.
‘Popcorn and a Movie’ encores with ‘Bolt’ finale
Due to popular demand, the city of Santa Clarita will host an additional "Popcorn and a Movie" event on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.
City Skate Park hosts ‘Junior Skate’ beginning July 25
Beginning this Saturday, July 25, the city of Santa Clarita will host "Junior Skate" every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Skate Park.
Follow sea turtles migration online July 31
On Friday, July 31, Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) will deploy a loggerhead sea turtle outfitted with a satellite-transmitter from the Archie Carr National Wildlife as part of the second annual "Tour de Turtles: A Sea Turtle Migration Marathon."
Organic foods going under the microscope
To protect and inform consumers, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Antonovich directing the Chief Executive Officer and the county's Agricultural Commissioner to conduct a study to determine the accuracy of organic claims made by supermarkets. "Consumers have the right to know that foods advertised as organic are grown free of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antibiotics or genetic modification," Antonovich said.
Antonovich calls for reclaimed water study
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to study increasing reclaimed water for non-drinking purposes.
95.5 KLOS 28th annual blood drive is rockin'
LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- The American Red Cross and radio station 95.5 KLOS are gearing up to rock Southern California's airwaves for the 28th Annual KLOS Blood Drive.
Green is the new black
SAUSALITO, Calif. (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- Teens Turning Green, a national coalition of teens educating peers and community members about healthy lifestyle choices, announces the launch of Project Green Dorm, a multi-faceted effort to encourage teens around the country to make eco-informed purchases around the age-old tradition of back-to-school.
HIV testing and advertising spreading across Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) -- This week the Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health's Office of AIDS Programs and Policy is launching its most comprehensive community outreach campaign ever to encourage HIV testing.
Ralphs grand re-opening July 29 to benefit local Special Olympics
Committed to serving the residents of Valencia with the finest food products, most innovative retail features, customer-friendly service and lower prices, Ralphs Grocery Company announces the opening of a uniquely designed and totally remodeled supermarket at 25930 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Pistorius: Thought girlfriend was a robber
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius told a packed courtroom Tuesday that he shot his girlfriend to death by mistake, thinking she was a robber. The prosecutor called it premeditated murder.
'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' win at Writers Guild
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The CIA thrillers "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have won top screenplay honors from the Writers Guild of America.
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year.
Marriage and the meaning of the word
"Marriage" is shorthand for a specific legal arrangement between a man and a woman, just as "corporation" or "limited partnership" is a specific legal arrangement between shareholders, business partners, etc.
Kevin Buck: Straw men live in glass houses
Webster's dictionary has several different definitions for the word socialism. The one conservative fear and loathe the most is:
Tom Purcell: A nail in the coffin of Americans' rights
oy, do I feel sorry for smokers these days.
Wrong about The Signal
I was annoyed and saddened by a comment demeaning the Signal: "The Signal is biased, ignorant and often inept at reporting news."
HOA still recovering months after paint crime
Vandals who hopped a North Valencia HOA pool fence last summer and dumped seven gallons of paint into the pool and hot tub, causing more than $300,000 damage, are still at large.
Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
