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Lutness used students to distribute campaign literature
Those attending the William S. Hart High School District's Disaster Preparedness Summit on Tuesday took the time out of their busy schedules to ensure they and their families are ready for the next earthquake, flood and wildfire.
Not under the American flag
If you're curious about the Todd and Sarah Palin decade-long involvement in the Alaska Independence Party, here's a sampling from the AIP's Web site:
Help Measure SA pass
Our efforts on the ground these last few months have been successful in getting the word out about Measure SA and what it will do for the William S. Hart Union High School District and our students.
News briefs
Planning Commission meets Tuesday The Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposed expansion of The Master's College campus is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. The future development of the campus, which includes the creation of 54 condominium units and the extension of Dockweiler and Deputy Jake drives through the project site are on the agenda. Wallace hosts acting classes Acting coach Craig Wallace teaches the secrets ...
Keeping pace
On Halloween night, the only thing scarier than the holiday itself was the play of the Centurions. Saugus devastated Golden Valley Friday night on the campus of College of the Canyons, improving its league record to 3-0 by a score of 42-7.
UPDATED: Get clocked?
Do a little dance, make a little love, get clocked tonight. Daylight Saving Time ended at 2 a.m., so it's time to set clocks back an hour if you haven't already. Synch up with the U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock or the U.S. Government's official time Web site. This year, Daylight Saving Time -- not "Savings," notes the California Energy Commission's Web site -- started March 9. We will get to ...
In the service: Kevin A. Frimel
Air Force Airman Kevin A. Frimel has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Frank Ferry: Introducing our city youth to Mayor Dude
Municipal leaders regularly make decisions, shape policies and take action on issues that directly affect youth.
Ignoring new cell-phone laws
A new "no texting while driving" law took effect Jan. 1? So what? Even though we have a "no cell-phone use while driving" law, I see many people ignoring it. I am quite surprised to see how many actually do ignore this law. I drive a motorcycle on a daily basis and always ride in the defensive state of mind. One can spot these cell-phone-using drivers easily. I've been forced to take evasive action many ...
Message of condemnation
As a Jew, a Holocaust survivor, a journalist and a former press officer at the Consulate General of Israel in New York, I vehemently condemn and decry the slaughter of innocent civilians in Gaza by the Israeli Defense Forces.
Message of holiday gratitude
This letter is for the person who found my purse. I accidentally left my purse in a shopping cart at the Ralphs in Castaic recently. I really want to thank whoever it was who found it and turned it in.
A new ‘leash’ on life
We've got our own little Harvey Dent here at New Leash on Life Animal Rescue. One side of Harvey's face is black and the other white and he's even got the duo personalities. Except instead of turning evil like Batman's arch nemesis, our Harvey has a cuddly side and a silly side. Harvey loves to jump into your lap and give kisses, but the next thing you know he's raring to go and can't wait ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 2, 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:
John Boston: Have we already botched New Year’s?
"I'd love to change the world. But I don't know what to do. So I leave it up to you."
Bob Dickson: Jesus Christ and Karl Marx ... who knew
I promised myself when I signed on to contribute to this space that I wouldn't mix politics and religion because they don't belong together. I don't want to hear my pastor going on about which candidate or policy I should support, and I don't need my elected officials meddling in how I choose to worship.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
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.
Today in the SCV: Thursday, Feb. 21
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