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The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 29, 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:
Art Classic XX draws crowd
Inspiration filled the warm autumn air recently when the Santa Clarita Artists' Association held its 20th annual Art Classic Gala at Hart Hall in Newhall.
How unpatriotic for a so-called patriot
How unpatriotic of Rush Limbaugh and his cohorts to be happy that the 2016 Olympics lost its bid to be held in Chicago.
Health insurance, not health care
A common misunderstanding underlying much of the current health care debate results from not distinguishing between a government option regarding our health insurance versus adoption of a government-run health care system.
House Democrats prepare to unveil health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Democrats reached agreement Wednesday on key elements of a health care bill that would vastly alter America's medical landscape, requiring virtually universal sign-ups and establishing a new government-run insurance option for millions. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi planned a formal announcement Thursday morning in front of the Capitol. Lawmakers said the legislation could be up for a vote on the House floor next week.
New report reveals drop in greater L.A. homeless population
LOS ANGELES -- On any given night, an estimated 43,000 people are homeless in Los Angeles' Continuum of Care, according to the 2009 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Report (HC09), released Tuesday by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
Valencia High hosts 'Every 15 Minutes' Nov. 5-6
On Nov. 5 and 6 the city of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and Valencia High School will join in partnership to conduct the bi-annual "Every 15 Minutes" program.
Watchdog finds 20 states charge for alcohol harm
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. -- According to a new online resource made available today by Marin Institute, there is a growing number of states collecting funds from the sale of alcoholic beverages and earmarking the dollars for programs that mitigate alcohol related harm.
2010 Earth Arbor Day announced
The city of Santa Clarita's Arts and Events department announced a set date for the 2010 Earth Arbor Day Festival.
COC Foundation screens Jack Oakie film series
In November, the College of the Canyons Foundation will celebrate the legacy of beloved Hollywood performer Jack Oakie and his wife, Victoria, by presenting the second film in the College of the Canyons Oakie Film Series.
'M*A*S*H' closes REP season Nov. 13
The Repertory East Playhouse (REP) will end its 2009 season with the highly anticipated production of the classic comedy "M*A*S*H," by Tim Kelly, sponsored by ServPro of Santa Clarita and presented by the city of Santa Clarita.
COC holds ‘Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair’ Dec. 5-6
College of the Canyons will hold its 20th Annual "Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair" Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6. As in past years, the event will be held in COC's parking lot #8, near the Stadium off Valencia Boulevard.
Halloween face paint could be toxic for kids
SAN FRANCISCO -- Ghosts and goblins aren't the only spooky things lurking around this Halloween. A new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals that popular children's face paints contain lead, a potent neurotoxin, as well as nickel, cobalt and chromium, which can cause lifelong skin sensitization and contact dermatitis.
City hosts workshops for Newhall Redevelopment area businesses
The city of Santa Clarita and the Small Business Development Center invite business owners in the Newhall Redevelopment area to attend an informational workshop titled "Marketing and Sales When the Economy is Sinking."
Road rehab delayed on Soledad, McBean
Night work on Soledad Canyon Road and McBean Parkway as part of the City's Asphalt Rehabilitation Project is postponed due to anticipated nighttime weather conditions. Paving on Soledad Canyon Road will continue on Sunday, November 1, with the construction Project on McBean scheduled to begin Monday, November 2.
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Police: Hotel altercation sparked Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bullets were flying from a black Range Rover at a gray Maserati as the vehicles raced toward a red light on the Las Vegas Strip.
4 stabbed outside downtown LA nightspot
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Four young adults have been stabbed after a feud spilled out of a downtown Los Angeles nightspot.
More tests needed in LA hotel water tank death
LOS ANGELES (AP) - More testing must be done to determine the cause of death of a 21-year-old Canadian tourist whose body was found wedged in a water tank atop a downtown Los Angeles hotel, authorities said Thursday.
Letters: A socialist by any other name is... a socialist
Leftists of late have become very defensive about being called socialist in their ideology, as typified by Kevin Buck's column (Feb. 19, "Straw men live in glass houses").
Alice Khosravy: California is at bottom for business
Just a few short days ago the lanterns fell, bringing an end to Chinese New Year season for 2013.
