Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Memo to McKeon
Congressman McKeon: Well, I see you still have not signed on as a cosponsor of HR 450, the Enumerated Powers Act. My question to you is, why not? Are you afraid you might be black-balled in the Congress for wanting to abide by the Constitution of the United States? Are you planning on introducing unconstitutional legislation? Or do you just not believe in your oath the protect the Nation and Constitution? Hope you had a ...
Kenneth W. Keller: The business owner’s mid-year checklist
Early July signals an opportunity to review, refocus and renew. Every owner is typically overwhelmed but conducting periodic review and planning sessions is an essential part of success. Here is a guide for conducting a mid year evaluation. What were my priorities at the start of the year? Did I make satisfactory progress? If not, why not? If so, what were the results? What are my priorities for the second half of the year? ...
State Energy Commission pushes back code updates
The city of Santa Clarita, under the direction of the California Energy Commission, is pushing back the effective date of the new California Energy Code provisions from Aug. 1, 2009 to Jan. 1, 2010.
City seeks ideas for public art
Have you ever thought that a piece of public art needs to be placed/installed at a certain location in the city?
New sign welcomes travelers to Santa Clarita
Travelers along northbound Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley will notice a new monument sign welcoming visitors to town and promoting shopping in Santa Clarita.
Zonta SCV to honor Dr. Alan Barbakow
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley has selected local orthodontist Alan Barbakow as honoree for its 2009 Celebrity Tribute dinner.
'Flickers at the Junction' to play Saturday with tribute to Bob Mitchell
Silent film organist Bob Mitchell passed away on July 4, at the age of 96. Bob had been with the SCV Historical Society as an organist since "Flickers" began in 2007. He was one of the last people on earth (if not the last) to have accompanied silent films in the 1920s who was still playing for them in 2009. Bob also had an eight-decade career as a choir leader, and headed the "Robert Mitchell ...
International Space Station sighting Thursday
This week, residents of the Santa Clarita Valley will have two more chances to see the International Space Station.
UPDATED: Small plane down near Six Flags Magic Mountain
Los Angeles County firefighters are responding to a dirt road near Six Flags Magic Mountain, where a small plane reportedly landed.
SCV Red Cross volunteers to receive 'Heroes' honors
The Santa Clarita Service Center of the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles (ARCGLA) will honor its very own local heroes on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. with a special "Hometown Heroes" breakfast at the Valencia Hyatt Hotel.
City's Film Office accepting location applications
The city of Santa Clarita's Film Office is accepting applications of homes and businesses with the potential for future film and television production for the online Location Library.
Newhall man dies in Malibu crash
A 41-year-old Newhall man died over the weekend in a canyon north of Malibu, authorities said Monday.
Business luncheon to focus on COC
A team from College of the Canyons will provide an overview of the college's programs, plans and vision for 2009 and beyond at the next Valley Industrial Association business luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on July 21 at the Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road in Valencia.
Clearing up confusion
Reading "Health care confusion" (Letters, The Signal, July 2) I agree that Rob Kerchner has some "health care confusion" since he quite obviously has no concept of what "single-payer" health care is comprised of.
Barr too far gone
This letter is not written to Howard Barr ("Health care not funny," The Signal, June 26).
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
