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Sweet sounds of songs past at SCV Senior Center
It was something out of the early 20th Century at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on July 5.
University Center coming along at COC
Workers build on various parts of the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons on Monday afternoon. COC's fall session classes is scheduled to begin August 24.
Free tickets for 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' to volunteers
The Santa Clarita Regional Theatre is offering free seats (unless the show is sold out) to their production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" to all volunteers who work the concession booth.
Terrorists call 'Bruno' a conspiracy
JERUSALEM -- The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, the terrorist group depicted in the film "Bruno," is "very upset" their group's namesake and former member was featured in a film about a homosexual character that includes graphic depictions of homosexual sex.
Castaic man busted for pot cultivation
In response to an anonymous tip alleging that marijuana was being grown and sold at a Violin Canyon apartment, Narcotics Detectives began an investigation over a month ago.
What's good in education, July 15, 2009
Sophomore Accepted into Summer Scholars Program Saugus High School sophomore Michael Howard has been accepted into the prestigious Summer Scholars program at the University of Norte Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. Summer Scholars students will spend their time on Notre Dame's campus participating in an intensive two-week course of study. This summer, 14 academic tracks are being offered with approximately 20 students admitted to each of the tracks. Howard plans on becoming an engineer. Golden ...
La Salsa opens new SCV location
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill celebrated the grand opening of its newest location, at 26906 The Old Road in Valencia, on Friday.
Senior Center offers free lectures and clinics in August
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Financial advisor Joseph Santos discusses "Obama-nomics & the Current Economy" from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall 91321.
Anti-spam group surveys consumer e-mail behavior, security savvy
SAN FRANCISCO -- Everyone asks, "who would be so reckless as to click on this junk?" Yet almost a third of consumers admitted to responding to an email message they suspected might be spam, according to a survey released today by the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG).
GRID Alternatives to manage state residential solar program
SAN FRANCISCO -- GRID Alternatives, a non-profit organization bringing solar equipment, training and resources to low income families, has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission to provide program management services for the California Solar Initiative (CSI) Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program.
City answers questions about Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee
In accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the regulations for protection of our rivers and oceans by way of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Doña Oxford boogies at Town Center Friday night
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor along with Good Neighbor Pharmacy present Doña Oxford, "The Boogie Woogie Woman," and her two-fisted piano playing for the next concert in the 11th annual Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series on Friday, July 17 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Freeway slims as firefighters keep blaze dormant
Two lanes on Interstate 5 north of Castaic remained closed Tuesday night as firefighters tried to make sure a weakened 288-acre blaze near Pyramid Lake didn't spring back to life, a U.S National Forest spokeswoman said.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Saturday Canned food drive to benefit SCV Food Pantry 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet characters from Star Wars from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and see a performance by Shanica Knowles (Amber on Disney's "Hannah Montana) who will sing and sign autographs at 1 p.m. Attendees are asked to donate at least one canned good. Anyone who donates a canned good can have their pictures taken with their favorite Star Wars character. Pavillions at ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 15, 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:
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Survey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future
WASHINGTON (AP) - While lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lion's share of the jobs created since the 2007-2009 Great Recession, a new survey shows that they are also among the most pessimistic about their future career prospects, their job security and their finances.
Canyon Country West Crime Report: Woman assaulted near gym
Snapshot for the week of 03/11/2013 to 03/17/2013
Suspected robber released from jail arrested again
VALLEJO (AP) - A suspected bank robber released from jail earlier this month is back in custody again after being arrested in Vallejo, officials said.
Landmark gun bills signed in Colorado
DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper signed bills Wednesday that place new restrictions on firearms and signaled a change for Democrats who traditionally shied away from gun control debate in Colorado - a state with a moderate streak and pioneer tradition of gun ownership and self-reliance.
Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tea party favorite Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the nation's illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens eventually, but amid a furor from conservative activists on the explosive issue he quickly sought to make clear that, while they would not be sent home, they couldn't get in line in front of anyone else.
Costs of US wars linger for more than 100 years
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the sacrifices of combat.
Pope Francis: Protect the poor and the Earth
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday.
Javier Hernandez: The Czar of Cigar -- 888 Claro
Two weeks ago we reviewed Miami 8&11 from Padilla Cigars. Today it's Luck of the Irish, as the 888 Claro is green.
Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) - A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Gary Horton: More residents should find the Master Chorale
Think "inspiration." Think "spiritually beautiful." Think "melodically breathtaking."
Jim Mullen: Village Idiot
I know there are couples who enjoy cooking together and make it look like a well-rehearsed ballet. They savor the aroma of their secret recipe for wild salmon over lemon couscous, stir each other's soups and sample each other's sauces.
Some more equal than others
I used to live in Santa Clarita. I moved to the Bay Area about nine years ago but still check in on The Signal occasionally.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
