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Charges dropped against Valencia man
Prosecutors chose not to press charges earlier this week against a Valencia man accused of pointing a gun at his girlfriend, authorities said.
UPDATED: Holiday Toy Express rolls into Canyon Country Sunday night
This December, Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express returns to the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing holiday cheer and collecting toys for families in need.
COC swears in new board members
Santa Clarita Community College District trustee Joan MacGregor was sworn into her fifth term and trustee Michael Berger to his first term Wednesday night. The board also selected trustee Scott Wilk as board president for 2010. Trustee Michele Jenkins was elected to vice president and Berger as clerk.
Girl Scout hosts benefit concert
Elementary school was quite a while ago for Shaira Bhanji, 18, but the College of the Canyons student still cares about the Newhall School District music program that once nourished her own talent.
Golden Valley High School choir hosts events
Golden Valley High School choir will host a live auction at 7 p.m. tonight at the school's new theater. The choir will host a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. All proceeds will benefit the school's choir and theater guild.
Two Women on Wine: The perfect holiday wine gift
Even in a recession, gift giving doesn't go out of style. The grandeur of the gift may change, but the act itself remains intact.
Morgan is the Dickens
Longtime SCV resident Laurie Morgan puts on a producer's cap for the first time with the Group Rep's production of the Los Angeles premiere of a new musical version of "A Christmas Carol" at the Lonny Chapman Theatre in North Hollywood.
Get your Rose Parade seats
On New Year's Day 2010, millions of fans from around the world will be in Pasadena for the 121st Tournament of Roses Parade. Many spectators will spend days camping out on the street in hopes of getting a good spot to watch the parade. What many people don't know is that you can reserve seats for the best parade view in the house through Pasadena's Sharp Seating.
UPDATED: Free swine flu vaccinations today
The city of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will host a free, walk-in H1N1 vaccination clinic on Dec. 4 at the city's Sports Complex Activities Center.
Rey S. Yang: Made in China: the Chinese drywall controversy
Drywall is a common building material used to construct interior walls and ceilings. It is usually made of layers of fiberboard or paper, bonded to a gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper, then dried in a kiln.
Andy Pattantyus: Freedom of speech is not for free
The First Amendment states: "Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press."
Do we really need more like Boydston?
Emmy Bonja states ("We need people more like Boydston," Nov. 16) that we need people more like TimBen Boydston.
RAH Industries consolidates
A company that manufactures parts for aerospace companies including Lockheed, Boeing and Raytheon closed escrow on the largest industrial building sale in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys in 2009.
City Clerk retires after 13 years
Nearly every piece of paper the city has produced or received has passed through City Clerk Sharon Dawson's office.
The Signal's Photo Spotlight, Nov. 27 - Dec. 3, 2009: This week through our eyes
Here's The Signal's Photo Spotlight for the week of Nov. 27 - Dec 3, 2009 featuring photos taken in the Santa Clarita Valley by Signal staff photographers.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Rand Paul: Immigration reform needs conservatives
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tea party favorite Sen. Rand Paul said Tuesday that the nation's illegal immigrants should be able to become citizens eventually, but amid a furor from conservative activists on the explosive issue he quickly sought to make clear that, while they would not be sent home, they couldn't get in line in front of anyone else.
Costs of US wars linger for more than 100 years
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - If history is any judge, the U.S. government will be paying for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars for the next century as service members and their families grapple with the sacrifices of combat.
Pope Francis: Protect the poor and the Earth
VATICAN CITY (AP) - After a week marked by acts of simplicity and openness, Pope Francis finally let his words do the talking as he officially began his stewardship of the Catholic Church on Tuesday.
Javier Hernandez: The Czar of Cigar -- 888 Claro
Two weeks ago we reviewed Miami 8&11 from Padilla Cigars. Today it's Luck of the Irish, as the 888 Claro is green.
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.
