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Photo Spotlight, July 17-24, 2009: This week through our eyes
Here's The Signal's Photo Spotlight for the week of July 17-24, 2009 featuring photos taken in the Santa Clarita Valley by Signal staff photographers.
Tickets available for local cancer benefit
Three doctors, who have treated many patients throughout the community, will be honored Aug. 2 at Tournament Players Club in Valencia.
Bill Kennedy: The good, the bad and the ugly
The good What a glorious celebration of accomplishment we had this past week when we marked the 40th anniversary of our landing on the moon. For centuries, people were enamored with the moon, wondering if any earthling would ever step foot on it. It wasn't until May 25, 1961, when President John F. Kennedy appeared before a special joint session of Congress to propose the ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the moon ...
Go ‘back to school’ on budget
Back-to-school shopping can be an exhausting and expensive experience and many parents start off on the wrong foot before they even get to the store.
Eric Christiansen: Recent losses
It was 1982, an "El Nino" year of record with surf and soaking rain. That year I rode surf breaks never seen before and surfed bigger waves than I had ever surfed, even to this day. It was the year Michael Jackson released his album," Thriller." Queen Elizabeth forded streams in a four-wheel drive to visit President Ronald Reagan at the Western Whitehouse near Santa Barbara. It was the year I first caught a glimpse ...
Saturn dealership hosts Jamfest
For the second year in a row, Saturn of Santa Clarita is hosting Summer Jamfest, featuring local bands and musicians, Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Graffiti Task Force continues to keep Santa Clarita clean
The city of Santa Clarita's Graffiti Task Force continues to conduct a number of events this year to help eradicate graffiti and maintain the beautiful aesthetics of Santa Clarita streets.
St. Clare Church offers 'Alpha' courses starting August 12
St. Clare Church will host an "Alpha Course" every Wednesday evening from Aug. 12 to Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Renehan Hall on location at 19606 Calla Way, Santa Clarita 91351.
Health care forum in Newhall tonight
A non-partisan community educational health forum and discussion dinner will feature doctors and local health care officials who will answer questions regarding the state and federal healthcare reform proposals tonight at 7 p.m. at Vincenzo's Pizza Parlor, 24504 1/2 Lyons Avenue behind the Shell Gas Station.
‘Popcorn and a Movie’ encores with ‘Bolt’ finale
Due to popular demand, the city of Santa Clarita will host an additional "Popcorn and a Movie" event on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m.
City Skate Park hosts ‘Junior Skate’ beginning July 25
Beginning this Saturday, July 25, the city of Santa Clarita will host "Junior Skate" every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Santa Clarita Skate Park.
Follow sea turtles migration online July 31
On Friday, July 31, Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC) will deploy a loggerhead sea turtle outfitted with a satellite-transmitter from the Archie Carr National Wildlife as part of the second annual "Tour de Turtles: A Sea Turtle Migration Marathon."
Organic foods going under the microscope
To protect and inform consumers, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Antonovich directing the Chief Executive Officer and the county's Agricultural Commissioner to conduct a study to determine the accuracy of organic claims made by supermarkets. "Consumers have the right to know that foods advertised as organic are grown free of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, antibiotics or genetic modification," Antonovich said.
Antonovich calls for reclaimed water study
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to study increasing reclaimed water for non-drinking purposes.
95.5 KLOS 28th annual blood drive is rockin'
LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- The American Red Cross and radio station 95.5 KLOS are gearing up to rock Southern California's airwaves for the 28th Annual KLOS Blood Drive.
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Students urged to finish GED; changes due in 2014
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Adults who've begun working toward their GED are being urged to finish up this year, before the test for a high school equivalency diploma changes and they have to start all over.
Gun raffles stoke debate after Conn. shooting
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Police chiefs in New Hampshire wanted more money for their youth training program. A youth hockey team in North Dakota needed more ice time.
Overseas slice of 'Pi' flips Hollywood formula
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In mathematical terms, divide the circumference of the world by its diameter, and you have pi. In Hollywood terms, add a United Nations mix of ingredients and you have the blockbuster "Life of Pi."
Steve and Cokie Roberts: Fixing Fox and the GOP
Roger Ailes, the head of Fox News Channel, is a very smart man. And he knows how to count, a skill that has apparently eluded many of his fellow conservatives.
Active seniors have travel options
Those who have said goodbye to the work-a-day grind now have many hours to settle down and relax. People who have continually put off vacations in lieu of work responsibilities may now have all the time they need to explore the world.
Edward Headington: In honor of Presidents' Day 2013
Presidents' Day is a time set aside to celebrate the legacies of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and also remember all of the Presidents of the United States (POTUS) that have made our nation great.
3-D presentation teaches water pollution prevention
The city of Santa Clarita went 3-D to teach students how to prevent pollution at the Newhall Library one day last week.
Steve Lunetta: The case against Democrats
A friend of mine recently sent me one of those political emails that screams for fact-checking. You know the ones I mean - "Obama is really a space alien and we have proof!" or "Hilary Clinton Smokes Pot with Harry Reid."
Today in the SCV: Monday Feb. 18, 2013
SCV Mindful Meditation Group
