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Deserve vs. entitlement
Why are hard-working middle-class Americans so opposed to entitlement programs? 1) They were raised in households where nothing was achieved without hard work and sacrifice. 2) They feel that to appreciate gifts from others you also must have given of yourself to others and to your community. 3) They believe that the ongoing use of entitlement programs does not encourage a work ethic. 4) They observe welfare fraud. 5) They hear how you can work ...
Yes I Can fundraiser Sept. 23 at Margaritas
The Yes I Can students at William S. Hart district high schools are throwing a fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Margaritas Mexican Grill in Valencia.
California astronaut to fly on next space shuttle mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Randy Bresnik, from Santa Monica, Calif., will make his first journey into orbit on space shuttle Atlantis' next mission to the International Space Station.
Bella Cucina offers blues-rock second Friday of every month
Bella Cucina presents the blues-rock band Blues Label the second Friday of every month starting Friday, Oct. 9 at the restaurant, 27430 The Old Road, Valencia 91355.
State courts close one day a month starting today
SAN FRANCISCO (PRNewswire-USNewswire) -- All California state courts are closed today, Sept. 16, 2009, as a cost-savings
What's good in education, Sept. 16, 2009
District Honors Teachers of the Year Seventeen teachers from across the Hart District are being honored as site Teachers of the Year, selected by their peers and the administration at each school. The District Teacher of the Year, to be announced at tonight's Governing Board meeting, will represent the Hart District at the County level, where a small number of honorees are selected to represent Los Angeles County at the state and possibly ...
Hart district offers emergency text message service
Students, parents and community members who wish to be notified by text alert to their cell phones whenever there is an emergency in the William S. Hart Union High School District now have the ability to subscribe to the contact service through the district Web site at www.hartdistrict.org.
CHP targets those who don’t buckle up
The California Highway Patrol is taking extra steps Thursday to cite those who don't wear seat belts.
Collection taken for firefighters
Saugus High School will be passing the plate - or rather the boot - at Thursday's football game to raise money for victims of the Station Fire, a local firefighter said Tuesday.
Hospital snuffs out smoking
Smokers at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital will have to take a hike if they want to light up.
County approves library expansion
County supervisors on Tuesday approved a plan to expand the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library and make improvements there.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Sept. 19 Dianne Van Hook, chancellor of College of the Canyons will be feted at the 10th annual Betty Ferguson Foundation Woman of Honor dinner at Tournament Players Club in Valencia. Tickets and info: (661) 702-8712, www.bettyfergusonfoundation.org. Sept. 26 The Boy Scouts of America will honor Bill and Cathy Kennedy, Rick and Ann Patterson and Joe and Barbara Schulman. The dinner reception will be held at the Valencia Hyatt Regency. Info: David ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
My Favorite Place art contest for kids Fastframe Valencia is hosting its first annual art contest for kids 6 - 10 based on the theme "My Favorite Place," accepting artwork through November 14 at 24204 Valencia Boulevard, Valencia. Info: (661) 291-1325. Senior Center lectures/clinics All lectures held 1 - 2 p.m. in activity rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Wednesday, Sept. 16 - Colleen Schaffer of Circle of ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 16, 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:
More bike lanes
I have never felt as affronted as when I read Doug Sink's complaint about the newly painted bike lanes on Decoro Drive ("The Decoro Drive change should be reversed," The Signal, Sept. 2).
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Lohan accepts plea deal with 90 days in rehab
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan has accepted a plea deal in a misdemeanor car crash case that includes 90 days in a rehabilitation facility.
SCV: Auditions held next month for this year's 'Shakespeare in the Park'
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for their summer production of Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, directed by Stephen Whelan.
Pentagon highlighting bomber missions in Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is flying nuclear-capable B-52 bombers on training missions over South Korea to highlight Washington's commitment to defend an ally amid rising tensions with North Korea, Pentagon officials said Monday.
Tony Awards to head back to Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK (AP) - The Tony Awards are going back to the place where the Rockettes high-kick it.
Ex-Oklahoma QB was one of crash victims
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - A former University of Oklahoma starting quarterback was one of two people killed when a small aircraft smashed into a house in northern Indiana, officials said Monday.
Japanese architect Toyo Ito wins Pritzker Prize
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Japanese architect Toyo Ito, whose buildings have been praised for their fluid beauty and balance between the physical and virtual world, has won the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the prize's jury announced Sunday.
Australia to restore military ties with Myanmar
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia plans to restore limited military cooperation with Myanmar and increase business ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
Weapons, explosives found in Fla. dorm
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Authorities investigating the apparent suicide of a college student discovered weapons and explosive devices in a dorm on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando early Monday, and hundreds of students were evacuated, though the school said there was no immediate threat.
Rockefeller impostor on trial for murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After 27 years, the murder trial of a man who posed as a member of the fabled Rockefeller family is getting under way with opening statements to the jury.
Pac-12 fines Arizona's Miller $25,000
The Pac-12 Conference has fined Arizona coach Sean Miller $25,000 for his actions following the 18th-ranked Wildcats' loss to UCLA in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Kathryn Lopez: Much hope in Pope
Rome - "May God forgive you." That's Cardinal Timothy Dolan's translation of a joke that Pope Francis told the College of Cardinals a day after being elected the 267th pontiff.
Steve Lunetta: Dogs have owners, cats have staff?
I've never liked cats. I find them to be obnoxious, arrogant, and down-right evil. If you've had a bad day at work, a cat's first response is "good, you are here. Feed me. Now."
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Dolley Madison was a model of savvy
When Dolley Payne Madison became first lady in 1809, she instituted Wednesday evening gatherings at the White House where political rivals could meet and talk.
