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Pardee homes turning green
Pardee Homes announced its new home neighborhoods in Los Angeles County have qualified for the California Green Builder designation.
Driving home a message
The bodies of several teenagers lay lifeless in the mangled wreck of a two-vehicle collision near a local high school. But on this day, it was only a drill.
Two women on Wine: A few food words — wine terms made simple
Like any business or industry, the world of wine has its own vocabulary. With dozens of wine terms to choose from, we've compiled a list of those we think are practical.
Review: ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’
"Monsters vs. Aliens" is possibly the most commercial title of the year. How can you resist such a premise, especially if it's in 3-D animation?
Review: ‘The Haunting in Connecticut’
"The Haunting in Connecticut" isn't based on just any old true story. No, it's based on "THE true story."
Bill Kennedy: An insider's view of capital dysfunction
Last month, I presented my view that our legislature in Sacramento is dysfunctional on fiscal matters. One problem, among other reasons, is that our elected officials tend to vote on party lines rather than on the individual merits of any given budget issue.
Bob Levine: Life's about making a difference
Today, I reach the mid-century point of my life. This offers a great time to take stock and look back to see what I have done in my life to make a difference.
Dishonest newspapers
Decades ago when I was in college, a journalism professor once told me: "Newspapers are never more dishonest then when they are reporting on themselves or on other newspapers."
Crochet, not knit
I enjoyed reading the article in The Signal's Senior Living section yesterday (March 16) entitled "Knit together with love."
The curious tale of Mr. Hart
Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the fourth week of March, 1934, The Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
A racer with his hands full; Herta gets a sponsor
Rich DeLong III of Santa Clarita is going to be a busy driver at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale this year.
CalArts alum wins big at South by Southwest Film Fest
A Valencia man whose short film tells the story of two teenage boys growing up in Newhall won the prestigious Grand Jury Award at the South By Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.
Free BBQ lunch in Castaic Saturday
Hasley Canyon Dental Group will host a free barbecue for the community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday outside its office at 29655 The Old Road in Castaic.
Free photos with ‘Iron Man’ this weekend
Puzzle Zoo and Picture People are teaming up to give a special gift on Saturday and Sunday. Guests can have their pictures taken for free with Iron Man at Picture People, located in the Westfield Valencia Town Center near Red Robin. Picture sizes are available in 8 x 10 or 10 x 13. Guests can take their free pictures and present them at Puzzle Zoo, just two doors down from Picture People, for 15 percent ...
Deputies discover another break-in at Fair Oaks
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies discovered another break-in and possible burglary in Fair Oaks Ranch Thursday afternoon while patrolling the neighborhood.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Saddened by the process
On Feb. 12, the president delivers his State of the Union address, and he is followed almost immediately by a GOP spokesman who says, "Oh, no, that's not the way it is.
Go get ‘em, deputies
Get the cars that have expired tags 30-180 days late. Get the drivers driving with headlights off when it is getting dark. Get those driving while talking on cell phones.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
Valentine's heart-y walk
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.
