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Child & Family Center to open preschool

The Santa Clarita Valley Child & Family Center has dedicated a new preschool that's aimed at offering preschool education plus therapy for children with behavioral or social-emotional issues.

November 18, 2012 | By Signal Staff | Santa Clarita Valley News


Ken Keller: How to grow others in your organization

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of interviewing a very nice, young man for a key opening at one of my clients. During our conversation, he said something that made me really think.

November 18, 2012 | By Ken Keller | Business Columns


Local kids step ahead in fitness

Santa Clarita Valley fifth-grade students scored higher than the statewide averages on physical fitness testing, but at least 20 percent of local districts' students ranked in the "high risk" category on body composition tests, according to recently released statistics.

November 18, 2012 | By Luke Money Signal Staff Writer | Santa Clarita Valley News


Shortage of houses in market

It's almost the perfect storm in the housing recovery. All conditions are good for buying a home - except for the severe shortage of houses listed for sale, according to a 2012 Annual Housing Market report released this month.

November 18, 2012 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Santa Clarita Valley News


Your Community Calendar: Nov. 18, 2012

Dates to Watch Nov. 9-21 Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town Center, (between The Patios and Sears). General admission: $6 age 15 and older; $3 age 4 to 14; $4 age 65+; free age 3 and under. Purchase general admission tickets at the door. No online sales. For hours and more information visit www.scvbgc.org. Sunday, Nov. 18 The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to attend the Fall Fine Craft Show on Sunday ...

November 18, 2012 | By Signal Staff | SCV Life


6 injured in Pasadena police helicopter crash

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - Six people have been injured in a crash involving two Pasadena police helicopters.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


How Hungry Girl shed the pounds without guilt

LOS ANGELES (AP) - She never set out to become the maven of guilt-free, fun-food dieting, the go-to girl for people who want to have their cake - and cheeseburgers and chili fries - and eat them, too, without getting fat.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


No. 17 UCLA knocks off No. 21 USC 38-28

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - When Anthony Barr roared through the line and hit Matt Barkley squarely in the No. 7 on his back, the roar rising out of the Rose Bowl was loud enough for a whole city to hear.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


Crave a Twinkie? The price is going up fast online

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Twinkies are being sold on the Internet like exquisite delicacies. Hours after Twinkie-maker Hostess announced its plans to close its doors forever, people flocked to stores to fill their shopping baskets with boxes of the cream-filled sponge cakes and their sibling snacks - Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and Zingers. Late Friday and Saturday, the opportunists took to eBay and Craigslist. They began marketing their hoard to whimsical collectors and junk-food lovers ...

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


DUI checkpoint nets one arrest, multiple violations

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station screened more than 900 vehicles and made one arrest during an eight-hour DUI and driver's license checkpoint Friday night through Saturday morning.

November 17, 2012 | By Signal Staff | Santa Clarita Valley News


J.C. Penney CEO tries to change the way we shop

NEW YORK (AP) - J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson seems unfazed that the department store chain's mounting losses and sales declines have led to growing criticism of his plan to change the way we shop. Perhaps that's because this isn't the first time during Johnson's 30-year career that he's attempted what seemed impossible.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


Ecuador officials reject donkey as candidate

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - The demand of dozens of citizens has been denied in the Ecuadorean city of Guayaquil: There will be no jackass running for the legislature.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


2 freshman TV series canceled at ABC, 1 at CBS

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Three low-rated new TV series are getting the ax. ABC is saying goodbye to freshman dramas "Last Resort" and "666 Park Avenue" after 13 episodes each. "Last Resort" stars Andre Braugher and Scott Speedman as officers of a U.S. nuclear sub targeted by the government. It airs at 8 p.m. EST Thursday. The other canceled ABC drama, "666 Park Avenue," is a supernatural tale set starring Terry O'Quinn and Vanessa Williams. ...

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


Hill leaders voice new confidence in deficit deal

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional leaders from both parties voiced fresh optimism Friday after meeting with newly re-elected President Barack Obama about avoiding year-end "fiscal cliff" tax increases and spending cuts that would hammer the middle class and risk plunging the economy into recession.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


Israel shoots down Tel Aviv-bound rocket

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - A revolutionary Israeli rocket-defense system knocked down an incoming rocket fired by Gaza militants over the skies of this bustling metropolis on Saturday, eliciting cheers from relieved residents huddled in fear.

November 17, 2012 | By The Associated Press | Signal AP


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Gun raffles stoke debate after Conn. shooting

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Police chiefs in New Hampshire wanted more money for their youth training program. A youth hockey team in North Dakota needed more ice time.

February 18, 2013 | By Associated Press | Signal AP


Overseas slice of 'Pi' flips Hollywood formula

LOS ANGELES (AP) - In mathematical terms, divide the circumference of the world by its diameter, and you have pi. In Hollywood terms, add a United Nations mix of ingredients and you have the blockbuster "Life of Pi."

February 18, 2013 | By Associated Press | Signal AP


Steve and Cokie Roberts: Fixing Fox and the GOP

Roger Ailes, the head of Fox News Channel, is a very smart man. And he knows how to count, a skill that has apparently eluded many of his fellow conservatives.

February 18, 2013 | Signal Staff | Columnists


Active seniors have travel options

Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.

February 18, 2013 | By The Associated Press | Senior Living


Edward Headington: In honor of Presidents' Day 2013

Presidents' Day is a time set aside to celebrate the legacies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and also remember all of the Presidents of the United States (POTUS) that have made our nation great.

February 18, 2013 | Signal Staff | Columnists


3-D presentation teaches water pollution prevention

The city of Santa Clarita went 3-D to teach students how to prevent pollution at the Newhall Library one day last week.

February 18, 2013 | By Signal Staff | Santa Clarita Valley News


Steve Lunetta: The case against Democrats

A friend of mine recently sent me one of those political emails that screams for fact-checking. You know the ones I mean - "Obama is really a space alien and we have proof!" or "Hilary Clinton Smokes Pot with Harry Reid."

February 18, 2013 | Signal Staff | Columnists


Today in the SCV: Monday Feb. 18, 2013

SCV Mindful Meditation Group

February 18, 2013 | By Signal Staff | Santa Clarita Valley News


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