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Cook up some savings
Busy families looking to stretch their food dollars are discovering they can save time and money by starting or joining a cooking club. Three or four families team up, pool resources and spend part of one day cook­ing a week's worth of meals together. It's a fun way to put nutritious food on the table without spending a fortune.
Kulka one-sided
A note to Michael Kulka regarding his "Dierderich a 'fear-mongerer'" letter to the editor in The Signal, Sept. 19): Although I am not familiar with the letter you were responding to by Matt Diederich ("Sulpizio a 'rabid Democrat,'" The Signal, Sept. 13) I am going to jump in with my opinion on two issues.
My CUSD board promises
As a candidate for the Castaic Unified School District governing board, it is my observation that the district's most valuable asset is its teachers.
Gary Horton: ‘Full Speed Ahead' for our lives
For the next five weeks, I will be posting "Full Speed to Port" all the way from U Penn.
Canyon’s Student Task Force Die-In
Right on cue, Canyon High students trickled through the school's front gates, hurrying to beat the tardy bell to their first period classes. Mornings on campus usually mean drowsy adolescents dashing to class.
West Ranch marching band and color guard ups division
The West Ranch High School Wildcat Marching Band and Color Guard have been competing for four years, but in that time have grown from parade exhibitions to a Division 2A contender and into the Division 3A Champions and High Auxiliary for the past two years.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Friday Canyon Theatre Guild's "A Taste of Adventure" pirate-themed fundraiser, 6 p.m., $40. Entertainment, refreshments, and fun. Info: (661) 799-2702. Saturday All Corked Up hosts the International Wine Festival at College of the Canyons on Saturday, Oct. 3. Enjoy wine tasting, regional foods and a raffle, tickets: $50. Proceeds will benefit the SCV Performing Art Center's K-12 Arts Education Outreach program. Info: (661)799-7979 or www.allcorkedup.com. Oct. 4 The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
My Favorite Place art contest for kids Fastframe Valencia is hosting its first annual art contest for kids 6 - 10 based on the theme "My Favorite Place," accepting artwork through Nov.14 at 24204 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. Info: (661) 291-1325. Teen Moms support group Supportive, non-judgmental environment for learning, growing, and encouragement, teaching and discussion groups, SCV Pregnancy Center. Teen moms and their babies welcome. Info: (661) 255-0082. The Lost Patrol support group Serving ...
Learn the facts, Rizzo
Regarding Phil Rizzo's Sept. 23 Opinion column in The Signal, "Don't look for the word 'compassion' in the U.S. Constitution:" Oh, brother.
Creitz’s misconceptions
I feel compelled to correct misconceptions in the letter to the editor of William Creitz of Sept. 5 titled "Proposal a prescription to destroy families."
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 29, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Kenneth W. Keller: The ten ways businesses stay mediocre
Many best-selling books chronicle organizations that research suggests business leaders should look at if they want to improve their companies. This list includes "Built to Last," "The Breakthrough Company," and "Good to Great."
Kaiser poll shows rising public support for health care reform
Fifty-seven percent of Americans now believe that tackling health care reform is more important than ever - up from 53 percent in August.
Santa Clarita 'green' site adds features
The city of Santa Clarita has added new features to its popular "green" Web site, greenSantaClarita.com.
Santa Clarita Animal Hospital receives AAHA accreditation
Santa Clarita Animal Hospital of Santa Clarita has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association.
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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.
