Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Environment the focus of city study session Tuesday
The city of Santa Clarita will host a Planning Commission Study Session on local environmental sustainability issues. The meeting will be held in City Hall's first floor in the Century Room on Tuesday, July 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Victim airlifted to Holy Cross
A victim who was ejected from a vehicle as a result of a crash Saturday night on San Francisquito Canyon Road was airlifted to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, according to California Highway Patrol officials.
Sand Canyon plane crash victims identified
The two victims of Saturday's plane crash in Sand Canyon have been identified as 45-year-old Anthony Crippen, of Pacific Palisades, and 43-year-old Ronald Weiss, of Encino, according to the Los Angeles County Department of the Coroner.
New deal for college graduates
I am very concerned about what the future holds for the kids graduating college. It would be nice if our government could think of having some of the projects that also helped out fathers and mothers. We had the WPA, Works Progress Administration, for men who could do jobs like cleaning streets - work in the jobs that helped business who could use extra help. We had the CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps, that helped families ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 20, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Deputies arrest alleged vandals
Deputies arrested three men early Saturday after they allegedly smashed driver-side windows and mirrors of nearly 30 parked cars in Castaic.
Jennifer Kilpatrick: Make the Sterling-Gateway site work for Castaic
Sitting by the beautiful waters of the Colorado River, I should be serene. But I was foolish enough to read the July 16 edition of The Signal, containing Hart district Superintendent Jaime Castellanos' disingenuous statement to the Castaic community: "I've gone as far as I can go," a frustrated Castellanos told The Signal in an interview. "Now I need the support of the (Castaic Area) Town Council and the community to make this happen."
Community Scrapbook: Anna Novaes
Anna Novaes, daughter of Rod and Heidi Novaes of Valencia, was named to the Dean's List at Smith college for her academic achievement for the 2008-2009 school year.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 19, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon: Leave government out of health care
Editor's note: The House Committee on Education and Labor voted 26-22 Friday in favor of the Democratic-sponsored America's Affordable Health Choices Act. Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, who serves on the committee, voted against the act. The legislation must clear the House Committee on Energy and Commerce before being voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Your Community
Today "Saxtravaganza" 10th Anniversary Concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Hart High School Auditorium located at 24825 Newhall Ave. Featured music includes classical, swing, ragtime, marches, hoedown, jazz and blues. Free. Info: (661) 291-1729 or www.saxtravaganza.com. July 25 Meet the Brittany Foundation's "Awesome Adoptables" at the Disney "G-Force" Premier at Edwards Theatre Valencia from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations of bleach, laundry detergent, 8 1/2" x 11" white copy paper, ...
Famous characters help fight hunger
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry held a canned-food drive at Pavilions on McBean Parkway on Saturday.
R.J. Kelly: Striking a balance in solving Delta water crisis
In all the debate over what should be done to resolve the crisis in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, it's important the end result is an ecosystem solution that protects a variety of species - including people.
Community Scrapbook: Bleifer-Apperson engagement
Lisa and Gregg Bleifer of Santa Clarita, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lee Bleifer, to Jason Michael Apperson, son of Doris and Michael Apperson, also of Santa Clarita.
Community Scrapbook: Births
All births below were recorded at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, unless otherwise noted. Parents can submit jpeg photos and announcement information to Lifestyle@the-signal.com - subject line: BIRTH.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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
