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Downed power line sparks small blaze in Newhall Pass
A downed power line sparked a small brush fire in the Newhall Pass on the northbound side just north of the Interstate 5-Highway 14 split at about 9:41, according to the California Highway Patrol.
UPDATED: ‘Wild in the Parks’ held at Santa Clarita Skate Park Sept. 19
The city of Santa Clarita encourages local skaters to register for a spot in the upcoming Volcom Stone's "Wild in the Parks" skate contest, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 19 at the city's Skate Park. Pre-registration for the contest, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, will now open on Friday, September 4 at volcom.com to give Santa Clarita skaters more time to register for the event.
Slain man's family offers reward
Almost a year after the unsolved slaying of Valencia resident Anthony Lombardi, his family is offering about $55,000 on top of an existing $20,000 reward to whomever comes forward with information leading to a conviction.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 7, 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: Today is Monday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2009. There are 115 days left in the year. This is Labor Day.
Temp work up as economy declines
After Valencia resident Keyma Roberts, 35, was laid off from her job, she couldn't afford to renew her car registration.
Fire victim gets help
When Monique Torres heard that her close friends house had been lost in the Acton fires last week, she knew it was time to do something.
A safe haven is in need of help
Los Angeles Retarded Citizens' Foundation, LARC Ranch invites community members to join in some ranch-style fun during its annual fundraiser at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
Photo Spotlight, Aug. 31-Sept. 6, 2009: This week through our eyes
Here's The Signal's Photo Spotlight for the week of July 31 - Aug. 7, 2009 featuring photos taken in the Santa Clarita Valley by Signal staff photographers.
Beware the swarm
Two families joined me in Valencia in having a garage sale on a recent weekend. We placed an ad in the paper and posted signs. Early Saturday morning, we started setting up tables and putting out items for sale. Before the first table was up, cars were circling. Terrific, we thought. We'll have a good turnout. Before we were finished taking items out of the boxes, we were swarmed. And, unfortunately, not in a good ...
Wildlife seek refuge from flames
As animals flee the wilderness ravaged by the Station Fire, they might end up looking for food or shelter in Santa Clarita Valley neighborhoods, experts said.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 6, 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: Today is Sunday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2009. There are 116 days left in the year.
Serrano Chapter celebrates 60 years
"I am 19, and the Serrano Chapter is 60 years old, a little more than three times my age," said Johnny Howell, the present leader of the Serrano Chapter. "I am the chapter chief now, and I wonder what the chiefs before me thought about the chapter. I wonder what the boys did before me - way before me."
Kevin D. Korenthal: Health care reform options available
The problem that President Obama and Democrats have is very few people believe that government-run health insurance will solve any of the problems that plague the delivery of medical services in America.
Cougars pass first test
The College of the Canyons football team took its first step toward a return to the Southern California championship on Saturday, with a 27-17 win over Antelope Valley College at Cougar Stadium.
Bike lanes, open ears and the culture of entitlement
Going into Wednesday's town hall meeting concerning the re-striping of Decoro Drive, it seemed self-interest may have been the reigning sentiment.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Health officials: 1 in 50 school kids have autism
NEW YORK (AP) - A government survey of parents says 1 in 50 U.S. schoolchildren has autism, surpassing another federal estimate for the disorder.
Gary Horton: More residents should find the Master Chorale
Think "inspiration." Think "spiritually beautiful." Think "melodically breathtaking."
Jim Mullen: Village Idiot
I know there are couples who enjoy cooking together and make it look like a well-rehearsed ballet. They savor the aroma of their secret recipe for wild salmon over lemon couscous, stir each other's soups and sample each other's sauces.
Some more equal than others
I used to live in Santa Clarita. I moved to the Bay Area about nine years ago but still check in on The Signal occasionally.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event
Joe Klocko: The conundrum: supply and demand, wages and the skills gap
Most people understand the basic economic principle of supply and demand and incorporate it into their daily decisions. They may not do it consciously, but economic decisions are made every day by each and every one of us.
