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Facey to close Castaic office
A Facey Medical Group official confirmed Wednesday that it will close its Castaic office in September.
Citrus Classic Balloon Festival
Rancho Camulos Museum has been selected as an advance ticket point of purchase for the Citrus Classic Balloon Festival which will be held July 31-Aug. 1 at the East End Soccer Fields in Santa Paula.
Samuel Dixon installs new board officers
Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. (SDFHC) installed its 2010 board officers at the annual meeting at La Chene on Monday.
Community needs arts
Nonprofit arts organizations are proud members of the business community - employing people locally, purchasing goods and services within the community and involved in the marketing and promotion of their cities.
Unsafe tree trimmer
In the July 15 edition of The Signal, there was a photo of a tree trimmer from Roy Boak Tree Service providing service to the College of the Canyons Oak trees.
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.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
Prep boys hoops: Good memory
Two years ago, West Ranch boys basketball was eliminated from the postseason by eventual CIF division champion Ventura.
