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Washington, D.C., rally marks Roe v. Wade anniversary, new president
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tens of thousands of abortion opponents rallied Thursday on the National Mall to mark the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade amid concerns they could face political setbacks under the new president.
Amgen unveils final teams for Tour of California bike race
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2009 - Joining the previously announced eight ProTour teams, nine additional Pro Continental and Continental teams have been confirmed for the 2009 Amgen Tour of California by AEG, presenter of the professional cycling race.
About Town: Calendar
ACTION at AAUW meeting Stephanie Weiss, ACTION Volunteer, will be the guest speaker at the American Association of University Women's dinner meeting 6:15 p.m. Jan. 27 at Mulligans, 25848 Tournament Road, Valencia. She will relate how a personal crisis in her own family led her to participate in the ACTION Parent & Teen Support Group Program. The public is invited. Dinner: $17. For more information or to RSVP (by Monday, Jan. 26) call or e-mail ...
Lynne Plambeck: Energy use and individual responsibility
"Each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet."
Daffodil Days are in full bloom
Throughout history, flowers have been given as symbolic gifts. Red roses have long conveyed love and passion. White lilies have been marks of purity or sorrow. The crocus has evoked thoughts of good cheer.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 23, 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:
Henry Mayo CEO named chairman
The Hospital Association of Southern California named President and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Roger Seaver as chairman of the assocation.
Michelle Lovato: The grand champion of lazy
My husband became offended when I told him he was so lazy his eyes didn't open all the way.
Oscar Dominguez: Start saving while paying your bills
As tough times abound in this economy, many of our Santa Clarita Valley bankers are hearing this familiar question: "How can I start saving if most of my money goes toward bills?"
Remember the babies
As we approach the 36th anniversary of the disastrous Roe vs. Wade decision by our U.S. Supreme Court, please remember the 50 million babies who were not allowed to be born.
In the land of Greed
There was a place called Greed, which had five banks. One day R.R. and his CEO came to Greed and robbed all five banks.
The other 'cross-town connector'
I know all the fat cats own land along Golden Valley and can't wait to put up more muffler shops and nail salons as soon as the gazillion-dollar bridge goes up.
Alan J. Lyon: Get your tax season over and done with
As we enter the fifth season of the year, tax season, getting yourself organized and prepared now will save a lot of agony later.
Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer Initiative Expands
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an ongoing effort to raise awareness of the comprehensive continuum of resources available to cancer patients and their caregivers -- from prevention to education, patient care to advocacy and financial support --Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer(TM) initiative has expanded its charitable partners to now include the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, Patient Advocate Foundation, Prevent Cancer Foundation and The Wellness Community. Amgen created Breakaway from Cancer in 2005 ...
A momentous win for Canyon
With two teams trying to prove the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, one team also showed its still alive in the race for a Foothill League title.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Pistorius: Thought girlfriend was a robber
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - Oscar Pistorius told a packed courtroom Tuesday that he shot his girlfriend to death by mistake, thinking she was a robber. The prosecutor called it premeditated murder.
'Argo,' 'Zero Dark Thirty' win at Writers Guild
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The CIA thrillers "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have won top screenplay honors from the Writers Guild of America.
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year.
Marriage and the meaning of the word
"Marriage" is shorthand for a specific legal arrangement between a man and a woman, just as "corporation" or "limited partnership" is a specific legal arrangement between shareholders, business partners, etc.
Kevin Buck: Straw men live in glass houses
Webster's dictionary has several different definitions for the word socialism. The one conservative fear and loathe the most is:
Tom Purcell: A nail in the coffin of Americans' rights
oy, do I feel sorry for smokers these days.
Wrong about The Signal
I was annoyed and saddened by a comment demeaning the Signal: "The Signal is biased, ignorant and often inept at reporting news."
HOA still recovering months after paint crime
Vandals who hopped a North Valencia HOA pool fence last summer and dumped seven gallons of paint into the pool and hot tub, causing more than $300,000 damage, are still at large.
Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
