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Health care ails workers
Local business owner Randy Winter stopped offering his employees health care last year because it became too expensive.
Travel the world with Soroptimist International
Looking for some exotic place to visit, but you just don't want the hassle of packing suitcases, waiting endlessly in airport lines, exchanging money? Join Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Oaks Grille at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia for the sixth annual Bras for a Cause event - "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Bra - Bras from Around the World."
Cam Noltemeyer: Buyer beware in fire country
As the Los Angeles County Fire Department reportedly set back fires to burn even some of the beloved natural area parks in La Canada neighborhoods, we at SCOPE wondered about our own city's efforts to surround our urban area with green spaces.
Val Verde church burglarized
Pastor Ismael Estrada spent hours cleaning his ransacked Val Verde church Wednesday, wondering who smashed a window and stole instruments, speakers and cash offerings - and how his humble congregation is going to replace them.
Math, science explored at Tech Trek
Sprinkles, whip cream and an interest in math and science were mixed together to create a new kind of Ice Cream Sundae during the recent American Association of University Women's Tech Trek Ice Cream Social.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 23, 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:
Pulskamp to lead League of California Cities city managers
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Pulskamp was named president of the City Managers Department of the League of California Cities.
City hosts "FirstHOME" info meetings for first-time homebuyers
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting local residents to attend informational meetings on its first-time homebuyer program, called FirstHOME.
Santa Clarita scores $4.6 million for green energy
The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded $4,620,000 in funding for innovative environmental technologies as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Transit Investments in Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) competitive grant program.
Congregation Beth Shalom welcomes Rabbi Siegel
Following a vigorous and rewarding selection process, Congregation Beth Shalom of the Santa Clarita Valley is proud to welcome Rabbi Howard Siegel, who will serve as the Conservative temple's interim clergy for the next year. "It is with great pleasure and happiness that I announce that Rabbi Howard Siegel is our new Interim Rabbi!" said Arlene Gold, president of the Congregation's Board of Trustees.
Celebrated Irish-American artist featured at COC Art Gallery
Artist Patrick Morrison's work will be proudly presented in the College of the Canyons Art Gallery Oct. 6-31.
Two arrested after burglary spree
A Santa Clarita resident and deputies have put an end to a burglary crime spree involving as many as 30 daytime residential burglaries occurring in Saugus, Bridgeport, North Park, Valencia and Northbridge dating back to April of this year.
City’s ‘Teen Scene Unplugged’ tonight, free at Hyatt
The city of Santa Clarita and the Blue Ribbon Task Force invite community teens and parents to attend the "2009 Teen Scene Unplugged: Helping Parents and Teens Survive the Teenage Years" event.
California Science Center debuts new exhibit, "RACE: Are We So Different?"
LOS ANGELES -- Beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, visitors to the California Science Center will explore the controversial issues of race and racism in the United States through the thought-provoking exhibit "RACE: Are We So Different?"
Open Book Alliance gives statement on Google Book case
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Open Book Alliance, a coalition of librarians, legal scholars, authors, publishers, and technology companies created to counter the proposed Google Book Settlement in its current form, today issued the following statement in response to the settlement parties' motion for a postponement of the Oct. 7 fairness hearing: "When the proposed Google Book Settlement came before the court, hundreds and hundreds of diverse voices raised significant objections, ranging from antitrust to copyright ...
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Canyon Country West Crime Report: Woman assaulted near gym
Snapshot for the week of 03/11/2013 to 03/17/2013
Suspected robber released from jail arrested again
VALLEJO (AP) - A suspected bank robber released from jail earlier this month is back in custody again after being arrested in Vallejo, officials said.
Landmark gun bills signed in Colorado
DENVER (AP) - Gov. John Hickenlooper signed bills Wednesday that place new restrictions on firearms and signaled a change for Democrats who traditionally shied away from gun control debate in Colorado - a state with a moderate streak and pioneer tradition of gun ownership and self-reliance.
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.
