Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Karen Maleck-Whiteley: Two, four, six, eight, who do you appreciate?
"Two, four, six, eight, who do we appreciate?" That phrase popped into my mind this last weekend as I stood looking into the eyes of someone I didn't know well, while we held hands and expressed how much we appreciated knowing each other.
Bundles of joy in Baby Boot Camp
Having a baby can be quite a workout, but now that Baby Boot Camp has come to the Santa Clarita Valley, there is a better way for mothers to stay in shape.
UPDATED: Actor David Carradine found dead in Bangkok
BANGKOK (AP) - David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" whose career roared back to life when he played the assassin-turned-victim in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," and a 2008 inductee into the Walk of Western Stars in Old Town Newhall, was found dead Thursday in Thailand.
Free 'Playboy Jazz in Warner Park' Sunday
It's summer...time to kick back, let your hair down and get your groove on when "Playboy Jazz in Warner Park" returns to Warner Park in Woodland Hills Sunday, June 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lynne Plambeck: the future of green jobs
The future of 'green' jobs Last week I attended a conference in San Jose aimed at building workforce partnerships. Sponsored by the APOLLO Alliance, several labor organizations and the Employment Development Department, among other groups, joined speakers on environmental issues surrounding climate change and jobs stimulus funding - I just couldn't resist the mix. I wondered how all these folks would react to these new ideas. Although the ideas weren't new for the environmental ...
The not-so-mighty ducks
The swimming pool of Dennis Ferrigno, of Newhall, proved an enticing but dangerous lure Wednesday when a mother duck and her ducklings decided to take a dip there. After leading her babies into the water, the mother discovered they couldn't get out of the pool.
April E. Oliver: Be aware of automatic restraining orders
If a restraining order was to be imposed against you, you would probably be aware of it, right? But were you aware that once your petition for a divorce is filed with the court, automatic temporary restraining orders go into effect against you? Unfortunately, these ATROs can be a very serious trap for the unaware, particularly those who are not represented by an attorney in a family-law case.
County official to speak at VIA luncheon
Carrie Rogers, vice president of business assistance and development with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, will be the speaker at the Valley Industrial Association monthly luncheon at 11:45 a.m. at the VIA Business-to-Business trade show.
Route 66 Bike Night
As a result of the cooperation of Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp, Assistant City Manager Ken Striplin and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Capt. Anthony Le Berge, Route 66 Bike Night is back.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: June 4, 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:
Map shows L.A. County 'green' opportunities
LOS ANGELES, June 3 (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- Los Angeles County has more businesses than any other county in California that stand to benefit from the state's leadership on climate change, according to a first-of-its-kind map of green businesses in California released today.
Senior Center hosts free lectures, clinics this month
Dr. Sabita Malla, Internist/Geriatrician from Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, presents "101 Healthy Summer Tips" on Wednesday, June 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street, Newhall 91321. Other consumer lectures for June at the center:
Honest disagreement no longer ‘patriotic’
I continue to be flummoxed by how quickly liberal Democrats have gone from calling political dissent against the party in power "patriotic" to yelling for Dick Cheney to shut up.
Glaring hypocrisy
The glaring absence on two subjects in The Signal, as well as other Los Angeles papers, once again demonstrates the hypocrisy of many leftists.
What's good in education, June 2, 2009
Valencia Receives Valuing Diversity Award Valencia High School and Principal Paul Priesz have received the Hart District's Valuing Diversity Award for the 2008-09 school year. The award was presented at an Administrative Council meeting by Diversity Coordinator Greg Lee in recognition and appreciation of diversity on the Valencia campus. The award recognized the Valencia administration, staff and students for outstanding efforts to raise diversity awareness and appreciation not only on campus but also throughout the ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Voting reform
"Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides."
Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
