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Our View: Congrats to Santa Clarita on 25th year
We at The Signal wish to join other local and regional agencies in congratulating the city of Santa Clarita on its first 25 years of successful governance.
David Hegg: Intent and life’s purpose
I like to read biographies of those who have made significant contributions to the history of our world, and I'm certainly not alone in this.
Your Community Calendar: Dec. 16, 2012
Dates to Watch Third Thursdays The city of Santa Clarita hosts a themed party 7-11 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, on Main Street in Newhall. Free. Enjoy live music and entertainment, art displays, food trucks and more. Info: 661-250-3787 or www.sensesonmain.com. Thursday, Dec. 20, from 7-11 p.m. The December "Winter Folly" theme will include festive décor, live music, food trucks, specialty drinks, and event promotions from local shops and restaurants perfectly suited ...
Ken Keller: Three recommendations for a planning session
Through the years I have facilitated and participated in many year-end strategic planning sessions. Many meetings of this ilk fail. Let me share with you three suggestions on how you could conduct a successful year end planning session.
Observatory opens for ‘end of the world’ non-event
As the clock ticks down to Dec. 21, the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles plans to remain open 121 minutes longer than usual to prove "It's not the end of the world."
Shop hosts bicycle ride for holidays
For the fifth year, Santa Clarita residents lit up their bikes to gear up for the holiday season during Saturday's annual Lights of Newhall Family Ride.
NBA: Clippers cruise past Bucks for 9th straight win
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Matt Barnes scored 21 points, Blake Griffin had 18 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the cold-shooting Milwaukee Bucks 111-85 on Saturday night for their ninth consecutive victory.
Secretary of state faints, sustains concussion
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who skipped an overseas trip this past week because of a stomach virus, sustained a concussion after fainting, the State Department said Saturday.
Egyptians take quarrel over charter to the polls
CAIRO (AP) - Egyptians took their quarrel over a draft constitution to polling stations Saturday after weeks of violent turmoil between the newly empowered Islamists and the mostly liberal opposition over the future identity of the nation.
With Chavez stricken, elections become crucial
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Hugo Chavez's cancer has upended politics in Venezuela, transforming Sunday's nationwide elections for state governors and legislators into a test of his legacy that could chart the country's future in the uncertain months ahead.
Conservative party favored as Japanese vote
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese voted Sunday in parliamentary elections that were expected to put the once-dominant conservatives back in power after a three-year break - and bring in a more nationalistic government amid tensions with big neighbor China.
Israeli election downplays Palestinian issue
Peacemaking with the Palestinians, once the main issue by far in Israeli politics, has been strikingly absent from the campaign for next month's general election. After years of public frustration with failed peace efforts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's badly divided challengers are trying instead to tap the economic angst of the middle class and a widespread resentment of perks enjoyed by fervently devout Jews.
How to talk to your kids about Conn. mass shooting
The killings at a Connecticut elementary school left parents struggling to figure out what to tell their children.
Connecticut school shooting revives gun debate
LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) - A lone police cruiser outside Columbine High School was the only outward reaction Friday to an even deadlier attack at a Connecticut elementary school.
Schools eye plans, calm parents after Conn. attack
The mass killing inside a Connecticut elementary school has educators across the country reviewing their security measures, reassuring parents and asking, "What if?"
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White House tours
The tours of the White House have been canceled by the President. How dare he do such a thing?
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Rock Club meeting
Calif. politician pleads guilty to misusing funds
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A longtime Northern California politician pleaded guilty Monday to a dozen charges that he used campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction.
