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John Boston: How to repair your pets & credit
"Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highway on credit-card gas."
Family, friends recall late teacher
Linda Kim Miller left a six-month-old son, an adoring husband, a third-grade class and a Newhall School District staff full of friends when she died at age 35 of arteriosclerosis heart disease.
We need a fire escape
Dick Shaw's letter Dec. 1, 2008, reminded me that, in case of major local disasters, we live in an area for which there are too few ways to escape.
A trip to Canyon County’s wine country
In an effort it keep up with the ever-changing wine landscape, it's my duty to attend as many wine events as possible. And we Santa Claritans are practically swimming these days with choices. This week I want to take you with me to Canyon Country.
Signal Holiday Light Tour 15 - The Route
Here is the route followed by the judges of The Signal's 15th annual Holiday Light Tour. 1. The Tisdells, Todd, Sara, Emma, Spencer, 30523 Deed Ave, Castaic, CA 91384. Directions: From I-5, Hasley Canyon to Romero Canyon to Anvik to Aparri to Deed, at the end of the street to the left (look for the lights).
Dear Signal editors
Every year, the Santa Clarita Chapter of Pet Assistance Foundation of California holds two December "Pet Photos with Santa" events.
What's going on: Escape community calendar
Polar Express On Wednesdays-Sundays through Dec. 28 enjoy the North Pole Express train ride from Fillmore to Santa Paula beginning 6 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.| Participate in Christmas storytelling, snacking on cookies and milk and visits from Santa and his elves. Kids can even go in their pajamas for a trip to the North Pole. Also on Friday and Sunday evenings through Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. have dinner with Santa. Gather the family for ...
Countdown to the Oscars: The ‘Truth’ shall set you free
"The Awful Truth" from 1937 is the film that introduced us to the Cary Grant everyone remembers.
What's playing in the Santa Clarita Valley
Punisher: War Zone * * Terrible film. Please come back Thomas Jayne, all is forgiven (Greg Eichelberger, Escape) Day the Earth Stood Still - Bark! (See review this issue) Another classless remake of another classic film. This time, Keanu Reeves stars as Klaatu joining forces with Al Gore to save Mother Earth. (Greg Eichelberger, Escape)
Helping create a sustainable Santa Clarita
Often at the city of Santa Clarita, we are asked for easier ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Helping your attorney will save you money
The average legal client in the Santa Clarita Valley is an individual or small company. Their legal needs and economic situations differ greatly from those of the corporation, insurance company, financial, governmental or other more powerful institutions that commonly are opposing the individual consumer.
Shop and save lives at ACS Relay for Life Holiday Boutique
he holidays provide the perfect opportunity for celebrating with loved ones and friends. Holidays also create a great reason for giving special gifts. What better token of seasonal generosity could you bestow upon someone than that which helps promote life? If you're interested in such meaningful gift-giving, and maybe even buying yourself something wonderful in the bargain, then consider attending the first American Cancer Society Santa Clarita Valley Unit Relay Holiday Boutique. The boutique will ...
Chorale offers family-friendly ‘Holiday Gifts’
A sing-along and a Saint Nick visit will headline "Holiday Gifts," a new family-friendly holiday concert offered by the Chorale 3 p.m. Saturday. The budget-friendly admission is only $10 and the concert is sure to include a personal favorite or two.
City hosts ice show bus trip
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to sign up to see "High School Musical: The Ice Tour" on Dec. 27 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Gazing at a geyser
Sheriff's Deputy Robert Tunnell walks around a Toyota Tundra on the corner of Bridgeview Lane and Newhall Ranch Road Wednesday afternoon.
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UPDATE: Body found in rubble of KC explosion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The mayor of Kansas City says search crews have found a body in the rubble of a Kansas City restaurant destroyed by an explosion.
In fact-based films, how much fiction is OK?
NEW YORK (AP) - The scene: Tehran's Mehrabad airport, January 1980. Six U.S. diplomats, disguised as a fake sci-fi film crew, are about to fly to freedom with their CIA escorts. But suddenly there's a moment of panic in what had been a smooth trip through the airport.
US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
14 hurt in Kansas City gas blast, fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said Tuesday evening, adding it is believed that an accident by a utility contractor may have caused the blast.
Emblem Academy open house today
Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.
'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.
License compliance check in Acton
Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.
Gary Horton: Life can be a sound track by the B-52’s
It's sometime in the late 1980s and our family and friends are piled inside our Ford cruiser van heading off to a family ski trip to Lake Tahoe - or to a Boy Scout boating trip at Lake Mead - or some other fun teen-friendly vacation destination.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Feb. 20
Today in the SCV
