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The Signal.com's Daybreak: Dec. 10, 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:
Global warming hoax
The Signal has its head in the clouds when it prints stories about so-called global warming. As it turns out, the entity providing the global warming reports to the U.N. fudged the data and hid the truth. Fortunately, a massive political hoax with dire financing consequences has been exposed. A leading scientist has resigned in disgrace, investigations are coming and even members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have called for Al ...
Nathan Imhoff: America needs more than fear-mongering
On Nov. 23, Steve Lunetta wrote a column ("Eric Holder's bad decisions") in which his fear and misguided logic came shining through in a poorly executed, conservative talking-point stew he attempted to pass off as a column.
Ron Bottorff: Newhall Ranch cannot duck climate change analysis
To do its part in minimizing the risk of catastrophic impacts from climate change, California has set the target of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
Obama, other Dems praise new health compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama as well as Democratic liberals and moderates all found something to like Wednesday in an emerging compromise to expand the role of government in the nation's health care system, raising hopes inside the party that passage of overhaul legislation might be within reach after a struggle lasting decades. The same plan drew critics, though - and the threat of more opponents once closely held details become widely known.
What's good in education, Dec. 9, 2009
Hart Regiment Earns Eighth Championship Hart High School's Marching Regiment captured its eighth consecutive championship in Division 4A sponsored by the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association. The Regiment's color guard also won sweepstakes in its class, and the Regiment earned the highest scores of any band in the championships, in all size divisions. Two other Hart District schools also earned medals in the championships. West Ranch placed second in Division 5A, and the ...
REP hosts 'Carnivale di Venezia' party New Year's Eve
The Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall will host its 'Carnivale di Venezia' New Year's Eve party on Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
COC students to present sustainable design projects
As the culmination to a semester-long assignment, this month a group of College of the Canyons architecture and interior design students will present sustainable design projects based on the hypothetical need for a new regional transit center in Santa Clarita.
City, county officials offer $25K reward for info on suspects in deputy assault
City and county officials are offering $35,000 in reward money to anyone who helps capture the men who allegedly attacked a local deputy last month, officials said.
Safe harbor deal for Ventura River watershed open to public review
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft safe harbor agreement aimed at assisting the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy in enhancing habitat for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii), least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus), and southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) in the Ventura River watershed, near Ojai, Calif.
More than $13 million in bonds available to boost local economy
The city of Santa Clarita is proud to announce the Recovery Zone Facility Bond (RZFB) program. RZFBs are tax-exempt private activity bonds authorized by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) to stimulate the local economy.
Kounterfeit Change toplines reggae-rock bash at The Vu
Local favorite Kounterfeit Change is the headlining band on a night of reggae and rock at The Vu Bar & Lounge on Friday, Dec. 18.
Eternal Valley hosts service tonight
Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary will host its annual non-denominational Service of Remembrance at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Chapel of the Hills at 23287 North Sierra Highway in Newhall.
COC nursing students receive pins in ceremony
College of the Canyons hosts a graduation and pinning ceremony for more than 60 nursing students at 11 a.m. today who have finished their training.
Classes available for new COC program
Students interested in the College of the Canyons' recently introduced General and Emerging Technologies Laboratory Technician (GETLABTECH) program can begin working toward their educational goals with a pair of open Interdisciplinary Studies (INTERD) courses being offered this winter.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
7 Marines killed in training accident
WASHINGTON (AP) - Seven Marines from a North Carolina unit were killed and several injured in a training accident at the Hawthorne Army Depot in western Nevada, the Marine Corps said Tuesday.
Ex-N. Calif. politician pleads guilty to felonies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A longtime Northern California politician pleaded guilty Monday to a dozen charges that he used campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction.
Wash. picks Mass. firm for pot consultant contract
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington state has tentatively chosen a Massachusetts-based firm led by a University of California, Los Angeles, professor to be its official marijuana consultant.
Signal Sales beat for March 19, 2013
KEN Last weekend West Ranch High School participated in the 10th annual Student Television Network Convention (STN), a broadcast and filmmaking competition, held at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown LA. Although met with harsh time constraints and the competition of over 150 other schools from across the nation, the West Ranch Television crew placed extremely well, taking home 5 awards. Congratulations to Christopher Konecnik, Sydney Malcolm, and Edan Morag for Second Place Commentary; Karina Corona ...
Student attends inauguration
As an American, no matter Republican or Democrat, a trip to the Presidential Inauguration is the thrill of a lifetime.
Anaheim Ducks sign Corey Perry to 8-year extension
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Corey Perry is following Ryan Getzlaf's lead yet again, sticking the Anaheim Ducks for the long term.
Kevin Buck: Jesus would be a liberal Democrat
Recently my wife unearthed some old Signal newspapers, one of which contained a letter to the editor I had written. The Signal printed that letter on May 17, 1996.
Tom Campbell: Drink it like it’s water? Only if it IS water
Maybe you remember when you were a kid and you poured a giant glass of orange juice, and your mother said something like this: "Take it easy! Orange juice is expensive, and you're drinking it like it's water!"
Taxes and the Left
Compulsion against peaceful citizens is immoral. Likewise, extracting taxes for activities that benefit some citizens, but not others, is also immoral.
Time to halt smoking on restaurant patios
White House tours
The tours of the White House have been canceled by the President. How dare he do such a thing?
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Rock Club meeting
Calif. politician pleads guilty to misusing funds
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A longtime Northern California politician pleaded guilty Monday to a dozen charges that he used campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction.
