Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Steve Lunetta: Modern piracy: No Jack Sparrows or Jolly Rogers
"First, your return to shore was not part of our negotiations nor our agreement, so I must do nothing. And secondly, you must be a pirate for the Pirate's Code to apply, and you're not. And thirdly, the code is more of what you call 'guidelines' than actual rules. Welcome aboard the Black Pearl, Miss Turner."
Wilderness legislation is important
I have been concerned over the years about the three federally listed endangered species in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Lights, camera ... local filmmakers showcase their work
Some were black and white silent films that danced to playful music. Others were high school newscasts morphed into documentaries.
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 12, 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: First Word
In the service: Andrew A. Scraper
Andrew A. Scraper is the Airman of the Quarter for Vandenberg AFB, California. Senior Airman Scraper was also recognized as Airman of the Quarter for the Space Communication Squadron and for the 30th Operations Group. These honors were awarded to Scraper on Oct. 30. SrA Scraper is a graduate of Valencia High School. He is the son of Sally and Keith Scraper of Valencia.
The school budget battle
Regardless of what action Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger takes to remedy the state's financial crisis, public education will pay.
Births, Nov. 12-Dec. 28, 2008
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.
Keeping colleges running
When it comes to funding community colleges, state legislators have a choice. While the state is required to provide funding for every child to go to school, higher education funding is not mandated. "There are some major differences between how higher education is funded in California and how K-12 is funded," said Sue Bozman, spokeswoman for College of the Canyons. "The legislature and governor have a choice how much to fund and how many students ...
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 11, 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:
Squirrels vs. HOA
I was disappointed that The Signal didn't contact me before printing Cori Leffler's letter regarding the poisoning of the squirrels (Letters, Dec. 7).
Diane Trautman: Taking art to a new level
Art. When we hear the word, many of us think of it as a separate realm reserved for the elite - an indulgence, a luxury, a thing apart from our everyday lives.
Tim Myers: Why Obama Chose Rick Warren
"The sad truth is that this decision further elevates someone who has in recent weeks actively promoted legalized discrimination and denigrated the lives and relationships of millions of Americans."
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Travel Club meets at Barnes and Noble The Travel Club of Santa Clarita meets Monday and the second Monday of each month at Barnes and Noble. The social time starts at 6:30 and the meeting starts at 7:00. This is a free gathering of people who want to learn about travel. People share their international and domestic travels with pictures and dialog. Info: Gwen, (661) 252-5806. Relay for Life meeting Monthly Relay for Life committee ...
Your Community: Dates to watch
Today The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will host a free rose care seminar that will include how to prune roses and how to plant bareroot roses at 2:30 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Info: (661) 296-5033, rosextckb@aol.com. Jan. 24 The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge, 17766 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country will roast Carl Goldman, 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. roast, to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers. ...
Stuntman Jim Palmer: Got another one in ya?
Jim Palmer has been pushed out of speeding cars on the freeway. He has been in vicious fights where they pulled guns and knives; regularly been set on fire, shoved into an elevator and blown away by the Terminator. Sometimes he escapes by racing off in a motorcycle, only to crash and burn.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10
St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
Spring is in the air in the SCV
It seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Living with Children
Michael Reagan: Making Sense
Our failure in chief gave us his annual blurred vision of America again Tuesday night.
Diana West: Why aren't feathers flying over Brennan nomination?
We all know what happens when the fox guards the chicken coop - or do we?
Your Community Calendar: Feb. 17, 2013
Third Thursdays
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year.
Kids read aloud to dogs to help overcome fear
Reading aloud went to the dogs Saturday at the Newhall Library.
Car goes over the side of Interstate 5
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
