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Today is deadline to apply for MRF committee
The MRF Site Selection Committee will be made up of a total of 16 representatives from local organizations. Alan Ferdman will be representing the Canyon Country Advisory Committee on the committee.
Braille van to visit SCV Senior Center
The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8.
Hispanic Business Committee seeks sponsors
SCV Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Committee (HBC) members gathered at a special mixer hosted April 2 at Una Mas in Canyon Country.
Earth Day festival fun for the whole family
The city of Santa Clarita will host the Earth Day Festival and 22nd annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 18 at Central Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Last roundup for Cowboy Festival tickets
Tickets are still available to two Cowboy Festival events -- the Chuckwagon Dinner Show and Art at Hart Quick Draw, both held at William S. Hart Park.
New NRC members ready to revitalize Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita is proud to announce the new installation and reinstatement of seven members to the Newhall Redevelopment Committee.
Do you have pride? Santa Clarita does!
The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate Pride Week, an annual city-wide event where community sponsors and hundreds of residents come together to clean up the city.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: April 13, 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:
The world's oldest person just turned 115
How often do you meet a person who is nearly seven decades older than yourself? It's probably pretty common if you happen to be under 10. But what if you are a 46-year-old like me?
Hidden camera found in restroom
An employee of fast-food Chinese restaurant Hungry Ninja in Valencia was arrested Friday and charged with making pictures of female co-workers undressing in a restroom, authorities said.
Victim refuses to help deputies
A 16-year-old boy was found stabbed on a Canyon Country bike path Friday night but refused to provide information about the stabbing to authorities, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department Sgt. Gary Parker said.
‘The Ultimate Act of Love’
Actors of the Sunrise Service practice at Vasquez Rocks County Park before their matinee performance Saturday afternoon.
Abandoned shopping carts a nuisance; a city's response
Dear Mayor Ferry and Council members, city of Santa Clarita City Manager Pulskamp, Captain La Berge:
Jameson - Abrahamson
John and Karen Jameson of Valencia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Jameson, to Jason Abrahamson of Camarillo.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Dates to Watch April 18 Circle of Hope will host the fifth annual Walk for Hope 5K Saturday, April 18. Event includes the People's Choice Car Show, vendors, and dogs available to adoption. Info: www.circleofhopeinc.org, (661) 254-5218. April 19 Assistance League 5K Run/Walk begins 6 a.m. Sunday, April 19 at Newhall Park. Corner of Newhall and Dalbey Avenue, Newhall. Run/walk from Newhall Park to South Fork Trail and back and includes a 1K Kids Fun ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Obama considers weighing in on gay marriage case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is quietly considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on gay marriage, a step that would mark a political victory for advocates of same-sex unions and a deepening commitment by President Barack Obama to rights for gay couples.
BP civil settlement remains elusive as trial nears
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department and the five Gulf coast states affected by a massive oil spill nearly three years ago have indicated they would like to settle their environmental and economic claims with BP PLC ahead of a trial scheduled to start next week.
5 killed in Georgia plane crash
THOMSON, Ga. (AP) - Federal and local authorities were investigating Thursday after a small jet crashed off the end of a runway at a Georgia airport, killing five people and injuring two.
Officials probe death on L.A. hotel roof
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Canadian tourist Elisa Lam had been missing for about two weeks when officials at the historic Cecil Hotel in downtown Los Angeles found her body in a water cistern on the hotel roof.
UPDATE: Snowstorm dumping on Midwest
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Much of the nation's heartland awoke Thursday to heavy snow, treacherous roads and a day off from work or school as a large, potentially dangerous winter storm pushed eastward out of the Rockies.
Official: Calif. gunman was loner, 'gamer'
TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) - The first of three people killed in a gunman's rampage was identified Wednesday as a 20-year-old woman but police did not know why she was in the home of the shooter, who lived with his parents and was described by authorities as a video game-playing loner.
Bolivia leader unable to visit Chavez at hospital
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Bolivian President Evo Morales said Wednesday that he was unable to meet with his friend and ally Hugo Chavez when he came to the military hospital in Caracas where the Venezuelan president is undergoing unspecified cancer treatment.
‘Stuff the Truck’ fundraiser planned for West Ranch
West Ranch High School Wildcat Band, Orchestra, and Colorguard will host a Goodwill "Stuff the Truck" fundraiser on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
City seeks vendors for Earth Arbor Day
The city of Santa Clarita is accepting applications for vendors to participate in the Earth Arbor Day Festival in April.
Joe Gandelman: America’s poop deck politics
It's the ultimate stomach turner: how Carnival's 893-foot-long cruise ship Triumph, along with its 4,200 passengers, was stranded due to a fuel engine leak for five days with no food, little water and few working bathrooms.
Asteroids and global warming... the great scapegoat
CNN news anchor Deb Feyerick recently asked "The Science Guy" Bill Nye if global warming caused the latest asteroid.
KIA donates to homeless pets
California Superstores Valencia KIA donated $2,500 to to benefit Rescues on the Runway - an animal rescue organization that saves dogs and cats from Los Angeles kill shelters and finds loving homes for them.
Joint Soroptimist-Zonta meet
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley and Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted a Soroptimist International and Zonta Dinner. The event is an annual gathering that has been held every January for many years. It allows the two clubs to socialize and work together on projects.
Kevin Bayona: China's rise is challenge to U.S.
The start of the 21st century has brought with it an avalanche of international problems such as war, economic recession, nuclear proliferation, and rising global competitors. Although all these issues merit individual attention and consideration, I think the unrelenting rise of China presents the largest and most significant global challenge to the United States.
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