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What's good in education, July 15, 2009
Sophomore Accepted into Summer Scholars Program Saugus High School sophomore Michael Howard has been accepted into the prestigious Summer Scholars program at the University of Norte Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. Summer Scholars students will spend their time on Notre Dame's campus participating in an intensive two-week course of study. This summer, 14 academic tracks are being offered with approximately 20 students admitted to each of the tracks. Howard plans on becoming an engineer. Golden ...
La Salsa opens new SCV location
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill celebrated the grand opening of its newest location, at 26906 The Old Road in Valencia, on Friday.
Senior Center offers free lectures and clinics in August
On Wednesday, Aug. 5, Financial advisor Joseph Santos discusses "Obama-nomics & the Current Economy" from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall 91321.
Anti-spam group surveys consumer e-mail behavior, security savvy
SAN FRANCISCO -- Everyone asks, "who would be so reckless as to click on this junk?" Yet almost a third of consumers admitted to responding to an email message they suspected might be spam, according to a survey released today by the Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group (MAAWG).
GRID Alternatives to manage state residential solar program
SAN FRANCISCO -- GRID Alternatives, a non-profit organization bringing solar equipment, training and resources to low income families, has been selected by the California Public Utilities Commission to provide program management services for the California Solar Initiative (CSI) Single-Family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program.
City answers questions about Stormwater Pollution Prevention Fee
In accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the regulations for protection of our rivers and oceans by way of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Doña Oxford boogies at Town Center Friday night
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor along with Good Neighbor Pharmacy present Doña Oxford, "The Boogie Woogie Woman," and her two-fisted piano playing for the next concert in the 11th annual Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series on Friday, July 17 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Freeway slims as firefighters keep blaze dormant
Two lanes on Interstate 5 north of Castaic remained closed Tuesday night as firefighters tried to make sure a weakened 288-acre blaze near Pyramid Lake didn't spring back to life, a U.S National Forest spokeswoman said.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Saturday Canned food drive to benefit SCV Food Pantry 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet characters from Star Wars from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and see a performance by Shanica Knowles (Amber on Disney's "Hannah Montana) who will sing and sign autographs at 1 p.m. Attendees are asked to donate at least one canned good. Anyone who donates a canned good can have their pictures taken with their favorite Star Wars character. Pavillions at ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 15, 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:
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. City of SC Concerts in the Park The City of Santa Clarita presents "Concerts in the Park" at Central Park every Saturday at 7 p.m. through ...
Gary Horton: It's not about Sarah Palin
This column isn't about Sarah Palin. It's about us and how we dysfunctionally relate to her dysfunctions.
Madoff didn’t kill anyone
Murderers, rapists, child molesters, kidnappers, or senior abusers - the lowest forms of predators - don't receive this kind of sentence.
Kenneth W. Keller: The biggest mistakes business owners can make
People who own businesses make mistakes, perhaps more mistakes than their counterparts in Corporate America. This happens because in Corporate America, making mistakes is not only something to be avoided, making a big enough one means paying the ultimate price of losing your income. The tendency is to maintain the status quo.
Thoughts on our California fiscal crises
Here are some thoughts about California's fiancial crises. 1. The Legislature has failed the people of California miserably. 2. I firmly believe the crisis is a result of a spending problem and not a revenue problem. While it may not make a difference in light of the magnitude of the problem, the Integrated Waste Management Board is representative of the fiscal failure. As long as this board exists and we pay termed-out, washed-up ...
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UPDATE: Body found in rubble of KC explosion
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The mayor of Kansas City says search crews have found a body in the rubble of a Kansas City restaurant destroyed by an explosion.
In fact-based films, how much fiction is OK?
NEW YORK (AP) - The scene: Tehran's Mehrabad airport, January 1980. Six U.S. diplomats, disguised as a fake sci-fi film crew, are about to fly to freedom with their CIA escorts. But suddenly there's a moment of panic in what had been a smooth trip through the airport.
US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
14 hurt in Kansas City gas blast, fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said Tuesday evening, adding it is believed that an accident by a utility contractor may have caused the blast.
Emblem Academy open house today
Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.
'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.
License compliance check in Acton
Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.
Gary Horton: Life can be a sound track by the B-52’s
It's sometime in the late 1980s and our family and friends are piled inside our Ford cruiser van heading off to a family ski trip to Lake Tahoe - or to a Boy Scout boating trip at Lake Mead - or some other fun teen-friendly vacation destination.
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