Paul Brotzman: Setting the record straight on our local water supply

Response to April 23 "Environmentally Speaking" commentary in The Signal: "A perfect storm for water woes in the SCV." Recently, the city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission met jointly with Castaic Lake Water Agency staff to help familiarize the city's land use decision makers with our current water-supply management and planning activities.

Grizzlies coach at fundraiser

Grizzlies football supporters have a chance to enjoy some pizza, support the program and schmooze with Golden Valley High School's new head football coach tonight.

Faith Calendar

Friendly Valley Bible study Who: Dr. Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Pastor Fix will present Lutheranism in the "Christianity's Family Tree: What Other Christians Believe and Why," an eight week study exploring the many Christian churches, why they are so different from one another and the essential beliefs or practices they share in common. As we learn about the faith of Christians who worship and serve in ways that ...

Bruce Hotmer: America: go ahead and protest

I read Bruce McFarland's column in the April 21 Signal with shock and awe. It is hard for me to remember when and where I was exposed to so much misinformation. I thought I'd give a more thoughtful point of view. Now, I have to say, I don't know Bruce McFarland, and I'm sure he's a nice guy, but the tone of his article was as angry and bitter, and even hateful, as I've ever ...

Conservatives are not robots

If it wasn't so ridiculous, it would be laughable. I'm referring to liberal assertions that conservatives are merely robots parroting Rush Limbaugh's talking points. To underscore the fallacy in that assertion, let's look at an April 16 Associated Press (AP) story on the national tea parties (AP is the embodiment of a national liberal propaganda mill that supplies most small and medium-sized newspapers and radio stations' national and international news content). "GOP Hopes to Build ...

D.A. not pressured

Your "Mexican consulate forces deal in ID theft case" article (March 20) inaccurately portrays the Los Angeles County District Attorney's handling of the 54 identity theft cases resulting from a search warrant at L&M Optical.

Maureen Stephenson: Using whatever works to save money

In these revenue-tight times, small-business entrepreneurs are cutting corners where ever they can.

New McDonald’s restaurant to open

A McDonald's restaurant opens May 4 in Santa Clarita at the Golden Valley Ranch Center shopping mall, 19401 Golden Valley Road.

Teachers unions addicted

With Proposition 1A, the comedy is about to begin. The teachers want more money because the union is addicted to having it. Bright shiny-faced youngsters will be paraded out in an effort to play on your emotions. They will look with obvious unhappiness at the image of their favorite teacher being laid off because of lack of funds. This whole scenario will be played out again and again. The teachers do have a problem in ...

No sampling in Census

Regarding Steve Lunetta's Opinion column "We're counting on you" (The Signal, April 13): Cute editorial regarding the census and the diabolical machinations of the Obama administration.

The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 2, 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:

Reader Meter results, April 17-May 1, 2009

Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 583 votes from late evening Friday, March 27 to early evening Friday, April 3, 2009.

UPDATED: Brave New World throws 'Free Comic Book Day' Saturday

Brave New World Comics participates in "Free Comic Book Day" starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at their location in the yellow Victoria Center, 22722 Lyons Ave., Newhall 91321.

Playboy Jazz Festival presents free concerts Sunday and Friday

Known for bringing the best of jazz to Southern California, the Playboy Jazz Festival will once again present its popular free community concert series throughout the greater Los Angeles area in May and June, starting this weekend with a concert at the Civic Center in Beverly Hills.

Review: 'Battle for Terrra'

"Battle for Terra" is a bewitchingly animated story about an invasion from outer space by aliens who threaten to destroy all life on the planet so they can claim it as their own. I know what you're thinking. Here's the surprise: The aliens are the human race. The inhabitants of Terra look like cute tadpoles, combined with features of mermaids and seahorses.

Congress works on budget for both 2013 and future

WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is finally cleaning up its unfinished budget business for the 2013 budget year with a bipartisan government-wide funding bill. But even as that measure heads toward approval, the House and Senate are moving toward divisive votes that will underscore sharp differences on a bigger problem: how to fix the nation's long-term deficit woes.

Cyprus seeks to shield small depositors from raid

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The Cypriot government sought Tuesday to shield small savers from a plan that is intended to raise €5.8 billion ($7.5 billion) toward a financial bailout by seizing money from bank accounts.

7 Marines killed in training accident

WASHINGTON (AP) - Seven Marines from a North Carolina unit were killed and several injured in a training accident at the Hawthorne Army Depot in western Nevada, the Marine Corps said Tuesday.

Ex-N. Calif. politician pleads guilty to felonies

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.

Wash. picks Mass. firm for pot consultant contract

SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state has tentatively chosen a Massachusetts-based firm led by a University of California, Los Angeles, professor to be its official marijuana consultant.

Signal Sales beat for March 19, 2013

KEN Last weekend West Ranch High School participated in the 10th annual Student Television Network Convention (STN), a broadcast and filmmaking competition, held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown LA. Although met with harsh time constraints and the competition of over 150 other schools from across the nation, the West Ranch Television crew placed extremely well, taking home 5 awards. Congratulations to Christopher Konecnik, Sydney Malcolm, and Edan Morag for Second Place Commentary; Karina Corona ...

Student attends inauguration

As an American, no matter Republican or Democrat, a trip to the Presidential Inauguration is the thrill of a lifetime.

Anaheim Ducks sign Corey Perry to 8-year extension

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Corey Perry is following Ryan Getzlaf's lead yet again, sticking the Anaheim Ducks for the long term.

Kevin Buck: Jesus would be a liberal Democrat

Recently my wife unearthed some old Signal newspapers, one of which contained a letter to the editor I had written. The Signal printed that letter on May 17, 1996.

Tom Campbell: Drink it like it’s water? Only if it IS water

Maybe you remember when you were a kid and you poured a giant glass of orange juice, and your mother said something like this: "Take it easy! Orange juice is expensive, and you're drinking it like it's water!"

Taxes and the Left

Compulsion against peaceful citizens is immoral. Likewise, extracting taxes for activities that benefit some citizens, but not others, is also immoral.

Time to halt smoking on restaurant patios

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.