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David M. Shribman: Obama win not the same this election
More than a half century ago, after he defeated Richard M. Nixon in one of the closest presidential races of all time, John F. Kennedy was persuaded to fly from his Palm Beach retreat to the vice president's Key Biscayne redoubt as a symbol of national unity. The two men were far closer than Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are, but still there was some awkwardness in the gesture, which had been cooked up by former Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy and former President Herbert Hoover.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Today in the SCV Operation Christmas Child is seeking shoe box gifts with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas. This project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse, seeks gift-filled shoe boxes during National Collection Week Nov. 12 – 19. Anyone can drop off a packed shoe box at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Saugus, 800-353-5949. Hours: Today, 3-5 p.m. Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town ...
Deliciously Healthy Norwegian Salmon
Whether you're trying to control your weight or embrace a healthier lifestyle, the food choices you make have to be enjoyable. And deliciously healthy recipes are the key.
State association convening in Santa Clarita
More than 200 enterprise zone specialists from across the nation are converging in Santa Clarita at the Hyatt Regency Valencia from today through Friday for the annual California Association of Enterprise Zones conference.
Jim Mullen: The first family feud on Thanksgiving Day
Historians agree that the Pilgrims really did celebrate a first Thanksgiving. But it wasn't turned into a regular yearly celebration until Abraham Lincoln made it official during the middle of the Civil War, some 250 years later.
Joe Klocko: Entrepreneur, leader, strategist
If you are an entrepreneur, you realize that the vast majority of entrepreneur-led businesses have less than 200 employees.
Robert Stauffer: What ever happened to meaningful rock lyrics?
Years ago, rock musicians would come out with songs that were outspoken and critical about social and political ills.
Richard Myers: Voting should not be difficult
The front page headline of the election day Signal read "Now, voters get to speak," but it should have read, "Now, voters get to speak - slowly!"
NBA: Green's 3-pointer pushes Spurs past Lakers 84-82
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Danny Green hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.3 seconds left, Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Los Angeles 84-82 Tuesday night in the Lakers' first loss since firing coach Mike Brown.
Ryan: Shocked at loss, Obama won fair and square
WASHINGTON (AP) - The polling and other data and all the smart people watching the election gave Rep. Paul Ryan an optimistic view on the night of last week's election. When Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney lost, his running mate felt "a bit of a shock."
Sentencing now focus in Texas day care fire case
HOUSTON (AP) - A Texas woman was convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of one of four children who died in a fire at her home day care after she left them alone with hot oil on the stove while she shopped at Target.
CROP walkers step out against hunger
About 50 Santa Clarita Valley volunteers walked 2.4 miles against hunger this week and raised nearly $4,000 - and counting - for the cause.
Global warming talk heats up, revisits carbon tax
WASHINGTON (AP) - Climate change is suddenly a hot topic again. The issue is resurfacing in talks about a once radical idea: a possible carbon tax.
Castaic Union plans to issue bonds in spring
When Castaic-area voters approved the Measure QS bond sale last week, they gave the Castaic Union School District access to $51 million for improvements, repairs and upkeep.
Archduke Joseph Diamond fetches record $21.5M
GENEVA (AP) - Christie's auctioned off the Archduke Joseph Diamond for nearly $21.5 million Tuesday night, a world auction record price per carat for a colorless diamond.
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Go get ‘em, deputies
Get the cars that have expired tags 30-180 days late. Get the drivers driving with headlights off when it is getting dark. Get those driving while talking on cell phones.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
Valentine's heart-y walk
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
Prep boys hoops: Good memory
Two years ago, West Ranch boys basketball was eliminated from the postseason by eventual CIF division champion Ventura.
