Archive By Author - Signal Staff
'VIDA Registration Night' runs this month
Funded by the city of Santa Clarita and established in February 2006, the award winning VIDA Program or Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives, is a 16-week program designed to assist "at-risk" youth between the ages of 12 and 17 by redirecting negative behavior into positive alternatives.
SCVIP launches SCV International Pageant
The Santa Clarita Valley International Program (SCVIP) is pleased to launch the Santa Clarita Valley International Pageant.
Firefighters put out brushfire off The Old Road
A brushfire erupted Saturday in Valencia just off The Old Road but was quickly doused. The fire started near The Old Road north of Magic Mountain Parkway about 3:10 p.m. Three engines, a camp crew and water tender helped knock it down in less than 10 minutes, according to Brendon Peart, supervising fire dispatcher for the L.A. County Fire Department. A quarter-acre was blackened, and traffic on The Old Road was halted temporarily but no ...
Hart district on Twitter
The William S. Hart Union High School District has created a Twitter account and an electronic message system that allows community members to choose the kind of information they want to receive from the district through e-mail messages.
Deputies arrest man for alleged carjacking, vandalism
Local sheriff's deputies assisted an off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy in detaining either a "drunk or insane" man at gunpoint Saturday afternoon at Sierra Highway and Sand Canyon Road, according to Sgt. Brian Allen of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
John Kunak: Hart district doesn’t want a Castaic high
I have, on occasion, been told the ending to a movie I wanted to see or a book I was reading. Now I get the chance to tell you the ending of this article before you read it. I believe the William S. Hart Union High School District does not want to build a high school in Castaic. My initial involvement on this issue began about eight years ago while I was serving on the ...
Gitlin’s indifference to hate is not OK
I'm a little concerned with the apparent indifference and apathetic views Roger Gitlin voiced in his commentary regarding the reported increase of hate crimes ("Hate crimes on the rise? Much ado about nothing," The Signal, Opinion, July 6).
Memo to Smyth
Assemblyman Cameron Smyth's Web site expounds on his concern for California's educational system.
Don’t flaunt gun lessons
I wonder what Bill Kennedy was thinking when he wrote his commentary "Ready, fire, aim!" (The Signal, opinion, June 26).
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 12, 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:
Sam Murray: Local pollution versus global climate
In the July 2, 2009, Signal, local environmental activist Lynne Plambeck urges us to support the Democrat "cap and trade" legislation that would put energy utilization under government control.
Your Community: Dates to Watch
Monday SCV Senior Foundation Golf Showdown inaugural golf tournament fundraiser on Monday at TPC Valencia. Prizes will be offered at each hole and catering will be provided by Salt Creek Grille. All proceeds benefit the Adult Daycare Respite and Supportive Services for seniors suffering from memory loss. Info: www.scvseniorfoundation.org or contact Kathy Crone at (661)259-9444 x 1514. Aug. 2 The American Cancer Society hosts its inaugural Santa Clarita Valley gala on Sunday, ...
Creating a big picture, one piece at a time
From pastels and portraits to handcrafted jewelry and sculpture, the members of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association are painting the town with artistic expression.
Community Scrapbook:Jennifer Nelson
Second Lieutenant Jennifer Nelson will report for training as an Air Battle Manager in the U.S. Air Force at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fl., in September.
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. City of SC Concerts in the Park The City of Santa Clarita presents "Concerts in the Park" at Central Park every Saturday at 7 p.m. through ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Artist offers watercolor-mixed media demo
Rea Nagel will demonstrate mixed media watercolor painting at the Feb.18 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association.
Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10
St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
Spring is in the air in the SCV
It seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Living with Children
Michael Reagan: Making Sense
Our failure in chief gave us his annual blurred vision of America again Tuesday night.
Diana West: Why aren't feathers flying over Brennan nomination?
We all know what happens when the fox guards the chicken coop - or do we?
Your Community Calendar: Feb. 17, 2013
Third Thursdays
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year.
Kids read aloud to dogs to help overcome fear
Reading aloud went to the dogs Saturday at the Newhall Library.
Car goes over the side of Interstate 5
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
