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Brave new world
Who recalls the movie "Soylent Green?" It's in the news that Congress is considering plans to reduce Medicare benefits. According to Section 1233 of H.R. 3200, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009," these social engineers plan to introduce mandatory meetings every five years with seniors to discuss their "end-of-life" choices. I guess that means instead of treating seniors with the best medicines for recovery, they will get pain killers. Could we also consider this ...
Health care needs public option
I am always amazed when I read that some of the people who represent us in Washington are against making health care available to every person in America.
Louise Elerding: Bringing manners to the board room
Do you welcome, or try to avoid, attending business meetings? If you have not had good experiences in this arena, then you are likely not eager to spend your time this way.
Cam Noltemeyer: Community speaks up to City Hall
Yet another well-organized citizen's group recently challenged a project from the Planning Commission to the Santa Clarita City Council.
Accident ends with CHP chase
A car chase that started with a hit and run in Frazier Park ended south of the McBean Parkway in Valencia on Wednesday, according a California Highway Patrol officer.
See SCV All Stars at Concerts in the Park
The SCV Allstars, produced by Pramik Entertainment, is made up of 11 of the Santa Clarita Valley's busiest professional musicians.
Canyon Theatre Guild stages a trifecta
We are in late July (and the summer's going fast), but the scene is certainly heating up at the Canyon Theatre Guild with three shows opening between last Saturday and this Saturday, Aug. 1, and casting of our October show.
Going on vacation? Sign up for sheriff's check
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station offers a free vacation check service for residents going out of town.
Enrollment fees increase at College of the Canyons
Enrollment fees at all of California's community colleges have been raised from $20 to $26 per unit for the fall, 2009 semester as a result of legislation signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on July 28.
Car knocks over stroller in Valencia
Two young children were taken to a local hospital Tuesday afternoon for observation after a car in a Valencia shopping center parking lot knocked over their stroller, authorities said.
Island-Style Skewers
Makes 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 to 20 minutes 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup prepared mango chutney, chopped if coarse 1/2 cup bottled teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 18 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 18 large bamboo skewers (about 12 inches long) 1 medium yellow ...
Speak English
No disrespect, but when calling a company's customer-service department, have you encountered a representative who can hardly speak English?
Real history
I'm trying to understand Krall's version of "A little history" (Letters, June 26) that he is using to refute the premise of an earlier article in The Signal.
Grilled Mango With Spicy Rum Glaze and Vanilla Ice Cream
Makes 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 firm mangos, peeled pitted and sliced into strips Nonstick cooking spray 1 pint vanilla ice cream ...
Coffee shop dream becomes a nightmare
It seemed like the perfect plan. Early last year, Rick Greenland, who was retired after 22 years as a chiropractor, decided with his wife to step out in a new direction. They purchased the Town Grind Coffee Cafe at the corner of Lyons Avenue and Apple Street, taking the helm of the java shop in April 2008. "This was her passion," Greenland said. "She loves this place." Tucked off Lyons Avenue just a stone's throw ...
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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.
