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April E. Oliver: Family court mediation services
California's Family Code requires that when there are contested custody or visitation issues regarding minor children, the parties must attempt to resolve their disputes through mediation before going to court to litigate the issue.
Santa Clarita City Manager's message, Jan. 2009
Happy New Year! As we begin the new calendar year, I am excited to tell you about some of the things our City is working on that will benefit the entire community.
Loans for fire victims available
Sandy Baruah, acting administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Tuesday that low-interest disaster loans are available to residents and business owners affected by the Marek and Sesnon wildfires.
Home sales rise thanks to foreclosures
One family's tragic foreclosure is another family's affordable abode. Low interest rates and rock-bottom prices in September drove Santa Clarita Valley home sales up 86 percent compared to September 2007, according to information provided by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors Inc. "Activity is picking up, with much of it centered on sales of bank-owned properties that are being sold as a result of foreclosure proceedings," said Doreen Chastain-Shine, president of the association's Santa Clarita ...
Keep air travel calm, pleasant
If you spend much time in airports, you know how fun it is to watch all of the people milling around before and after their flights. It's a real view of how unique human beings are, and how each person has their individual way of living - and traveling.
UPDATED: Sign up today for kids' affordable healthcare
Today is "Enrollment Day" for the "Communities for Healthy Kids" program, which offers affordable health insurance to all children residing throughout Santa Clarita.
Fulfilling a dream: zebra style
When Stacy Burleson and her business partner, Terri Yamate-Ottengheime were laid off from the Walt Disney Company in 2000, they didn't let tribulation stand in the way of pursuing their dreams.
Economic recovery plan
Two days ago the Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate to one percent in an effort to stimulate the economy. The economy is on the mind of virtually every tax-paying worker, parent, and retiree. It is also the No. 1 issue for voters heading to the polls Nov. 4. And while cutting interest rates historically shores up investor enthusiasm, our country's economic health is sitting in an unusual position. What the country truly needs ...
Business briefs
Unique wine gifts open house Inspired Touch will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Canyon Country. The recipient of a "Toast to You!" gift receives a personal keepsake greeting in a decorative win glass. Contact/RSVP to (661) 252-2736. Cruise line voted best itineraries Travel agent readers of Recommend magazine choose Princess Cruises as the "Best Cruise Line-Itineraries" for the fifth consecutive year. The honor recognizes Princess' dedication to global cruising. ...
Viking girls clinch league
Prep Girls Tennis Valencia 18, Canyon 0 After a two-week injury layoff, Valencia No. 1 singles tennis player Isabella Fraczek returned to the courts Thursday, after a two-week injury layoff and swept for the Vikings 6-2, 6-1, 6-0. Co-captain and senior No. 2 Thalia Wilczynski swept, 6-1, 6-2, 6-0. At No. 3 Shin Jae Kim added another singles sweep, 6-0, 6-4, 6-4 to make it a perfect day for the Vikings singles lineup over Canyon's ...
Flutter Power, Tornadoes storm through Valley
Region 1441 Boys Under 6 Transformers, Tornados Transformers: Matthew Colgan and Kenny Forte both had super goals while Will Kratzer, Jake Desantis and Keiran McKinney all played a great game. Patriots, Green Hornets Patriots: Aidan Stout pounded the net with an exciting goal while Riley White and Xavier Patwell both put in a tremendous effort. Fireballs, Black Thunder Fireballs: Gunner Gubelli, Ryan Verbeck and Diego Chavez all scored spectacular goals while Robby Leggat was a ...
Seek a ‘fair’ solution
On many playgrounds, you will often hear the phrase "that's not fair." Those three words also have a huge impact in dispute resolution. That is because the principle of fairness is often overlooked.
Punish the bullies
As I read the morning paper a few days ago, I was shocked at the story of a 14-year-old's suicide in our local school after much teasing by fellow students and nothing done about it.
Beware of the unfair tax scheme
Measure R is "Robin Hood in reverse" - it takes from the poor and gives to the rich.
Water softeners are the problem?
I read the letter from Maria Gutzeit in The Signal recently about Measure S and the "old style" water softeners.
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