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Stolen shopping carts
There is a problem with grocery carts. The problem is not just with retrieval of the shopping carts. This problem should be eliminated. The carts are taken and abandoned all over town. They are left on sidewalks and street corners and, sometimes, are not picked up for weeks. They blow into the streets creating a traffic hazard for oncoming traffic.
Supervisors weigh investigation, reform in wake of DCFS child death report
LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors will a consider a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich that directs the County to conduct an investigation into 14 child fatalities from 2008 detailed in recent reports issued by the Department of Children and Family Services.
Acting legend Joel McCrea gets posthumous plaque on Western Walk
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will posthumously induct actor Joel McCrea into the Walk of Western Stars on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m.
T-Bo's House of BBQ names Great Day as ad agency
T-Bo's House of BBQ in Canyon Country has selected Great Day Advertising of Valencia as its first ad agency of record.
Time Warner Cable opens new store in SCV
Time Warner Cable officials and members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Time Warner Cable store at 26500 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita 91350.
Magic Mountain's spiritual past revealed
The early histories of the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys are intertwined in many ways.
COC hosts free shred-fest Saturday
The city of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department invite residents to participate in the Safe Shred, E-Waste and MedDrop Day, held on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at College of the Canyons.
'Summer Fun Pass': Your ticket to Sports Complex and Aquatic Center all summer
The city of Santa Clarita is offering Summer Fun Passes to community members, which grant unlimited access to the city's Sports Complex, Aquatic Center and Gymnasium facilities.
Mansfield makes a difference as counselor at Bowman High
Suzy Mansfield, a counselor at Bowman High School since 1992, has received the H.B. McDaniel Award for 2008-09, recognizing her excellence in the field of counseling and guidance.
Firefighters rescue duck family
I would like to thank the firefighters who came to our assistance (Easter Sunday) in Stevenson Ranch.
‘De-feeting’ cancer at annual walk
Hundreds of pink ribbons fluttered in the breeze Saturday as more than 750 breast-cancer survivors and supporters took steps to "de-feet" cancer at Circle of Hope's fifth annual Walk for Hope at Castaic Lake.
New officers installed at Santa Clarita Elks lodge
The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Santa Clarita Lodge No. 2379, has installed new officers.
Poker fundraiser for SISCV
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6 and join the members of Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley (SISCV) at the Fiesta Poker Tournament...an evening of poker, celebrities, prizes, festive food and beverages.
In the service
Brandon O. Bean Army Pvt. Brandon O. Bean has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of ...
Your Community
Dates to Watch Today Assistance League 5K Run/Walk begins 6 a.m. Sunday, April 19 at Newhall Park. Corner of Newhall and Dalbey Avenue, Newhall. Run/walk from Newhall Park to South Fork Trail and back and includes a 1K Kids Fun Run. Run begins at 8 a.m. Info: (661) 253-3114. SCV Youth Project to host Fourth Annual 'Bowling For Youts' will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at Valencia Lanes in Newhall. The SCV Youth ...
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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.
