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No Hooters or high schools allowed
Will the William S. Hart Union High School District ever manage to build a high school campus in Castaic without getting caught in the middle of other people's petty land wars?
UPDATED: Pro Drum throws 50th anniversary party
HOLLYWOOD -- The Professional Drum Shop, co-owned by Jerry Keyawa of Stevenson Ranch and members of his family, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a party and concert at the Avalon Theatre in Hollywood Saturday afternoon, June 6.
'Jazz and Blues' concerts encore for 11th year
The sounds of live jazz and blues will once again fill Town Center this summer as the Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series returns for its 11th year.
Wine in the Pines
The "Wine in the Pines" event takes place Saturday, June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. in the village of Pine Mountain Club.
New event planning business in SCV
Santa Clarita residents and local business owners Yoti Telio of Santa Clarita Photographic Studio and Jen O'Sullivan of Jen O'Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography have teamed up to create Event Pros International in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Faith Calendar
Personal finance workshop Who: Valencia United Methodist Church What: Professionals from the area will discuss such topics as personal budgeting, mortgage counseling, credit counseling, insurance and wills. Free of charge. When: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today Where: 25718 McBean Parkway in Valencia Contact: Ron Vanek at (661) 904-4372. "Adoption into God's Family" service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Fix will present the Sunday morning meditation, "Annie: ...
Fire-resistant, California-friendly plants
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has posted a list of plants on the Web site www.bewaterwise.com that are fire resistant and well-suited to Southern California conditions.
Oscar Dominguez: tips for creating a sound budget
Creating a budget in a tough economy may help you better understand where your money is going so you can properly manage your finances and plan for the future.
Pelote is wrong
On Sunday, May 24, The Signal published a column by Willie L. Pelote offering suggestions on how to balance the budget in light of the May 19 defeat of Propositions 1A through 1D.
Not enough water
I am writing in response to the letter by A. Jones in the May 23 edition of The Signal ("Tax outrage") regarding the proposed taxes and the water problems in Santa Clarita.
GM bankruptcy
I'm sorry to see GM file for bankruptcy. The one-time icon of American capitalism drove (no pun intended) themselves into this situation by not keeping up with the times, and thinking they were beyond reproach. GM let the foreign car industry pass them up in every phase of the business, and they also lacked the ingenuity and foresight to see what was coming. They sat back on their laurels and watched the "passing parade." ...
City logo change
Regarding the comment made by J. Arens ("City logo") in the May 27 edition of The Signal:
Reader Meter results, May 29-June 5, 2009
Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 532 votes from late evening Friday, May 29 to early evening Friday, June 5, 2009.
Braille Institute's Mobile Solution Van to visit SCV Senior Center
The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CHP cracks down on out-of-state vehicle registrations
In 2004, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) invited Californians to join the fight against out-of-state registration.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
