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Hart district on Twitter
The William S. Hart Union High School District has created a Twitter account and an electronic message system that allows community members to choose the kind of information they want to receive from the district through e-mail messages.
Deputies arrest man for alleged carjacking, vandalism
Local sheriff's deputies assisted an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy in detaining either a "drunk or insane" man at gunpoint Saturday afternoon at Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Road, according to Sgt. Brian Allen of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
John Kunak: Hart district doesn’t want a Castaic high
I have, on occasion, been told the ending to a movie I wanted to see or a book I was reading. Now I get the chance to tell you the ending of this article before you read it. I believe the William S. Hart Union High School District does not want to build a high school in Castaic. My initial involvement on this issue began about eight years ago while I was serving on the ...
Gitlin’s indifference to hate is not OK
I'm a little concerned with the apparent indifference and apathetic views Roger Gitlin voiced in his commentary regarding the reported increase of hate crimes ("Hate crimes on the rise? Much ado about nothing," The Signal, Opinion, July 6).
Memo to Smyth
Assemblyman Cameron Smyth's Web site expounds on his concern for California's educational system.
Don’t flaunt gun lessons
I wonder what Bill Kennedy was thinking when he wrote his commentary "Ready, fire, aim!" (The Signal, opinion, June 26).
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 12, 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:
Sam Murray: Local pollution versus global climate
In the July 2, 2009, Signal, local environmental activist Lynne Plambeck urges us to support the Democrat "cap and trade" legislation that would put energy utilization under government control.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Monday SCV Senior Foundation Golf Showdown inaugural golf tournament fundraiser on Monday at TPC Valencia. Prizes will be offered at each hole and catering will be provided by Salt Creek Grille. All proceeds benefit the Adult Daycare Respite and Supportive Services for seniors suffering from memory loss. Info: www.scvseniorfoundation.org or contact Kathy Crone at (661)259-9444 x 1514. Aug. 2 The American Cancer Society hosts its inaugural Santa Clarita Valley gala on Sunday, ...
Creating a big picture, one piece at a time
From pastels and portraits to handcrafted jewelry and sculpture, the members of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association are painting the town with artistic expression.
Community Scrapbook:Jennifer Nelson
Second Lieutenant Jennifer Nelson will report for training as an Air Battle Manager in the U.S. Air Force at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fl., in September.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. City of SC Concerts in the Park The City of Santa Clarita presents "Concerts in the Park" at Central Park every Saturday at 7 p.m. through ...
Local Fourth of July Parade appears on TV
A 90-minute program of the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade will be shown on Time Warner Channel 20, AT&T U-verse 99/Santa Clarita, and www.SCVTV.com live stream beginning today.
Paul Hoover: Group takes the Bible downtown
With many local churches in Valencia doing vacation Bible schools during the summer, young families have plenty of options for their kids.
Burglars scared from two homes in Saugus
Burglars broke into two Saugus homes Friday but fled without taking anything, scared away by residents or, in one case, a barking dog, sheriff's officials said.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Tim Myers: Competition is the spice of local life
Our youngest son, a senior at Valencia High School, ain't happy.
Saddened by the process
On Feb. 12, the president delivers his State of the Union address, and he is followed almost immediately by a GOP spokesman who says, "Oh, no, that's not the way it is.
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.
