Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Message from the Chief, April 2009
Greetings! Working Together to Keep Santa Clarita Safe - Now More Than Ever! In keeping with our ongoing effort to join with the community in reporting and fighting crime, I have adopted a phrase pertaining to our continued partnership this year: "Now, More Than Ever." In 2008, we saw our crime rate in both the city and county areas drop to a four-year low, with multi-year decreases. We saw deputies being extremely proactive in keeping ...
CalArts celebrates Engel’s 100th April 18
On Saturday, April 18, California Institute of the Arts will commemorate Jules Engel's 100th birthday with a celebration of his life and work at REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater) in the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 631 West 2nd St., Los Angeles 90012.
Goetz named new Director of SCV Facilities Foundation
Dan Goetz, president and chief executive officer of Valencia-based UltraViolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), has been appointed to the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation Board of Directors.
Message from Santa Clarita City Manager, April 2009
This is a difficult year for many and the economic news doesn't seem to be getting better quickly. I want you to know that our city is doing everything we can to help our local economy, our residents and our businesses. I have assembled an inter-departmental team of city staff to track and apply for the wide variety of stimulus funds that are becoming available.
Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets April 15
The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting is Wednesday, April 15 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the George A. Caravalho Activity Center Banquet Room, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita.
Consumer group calls for intervention in Google digital book settlement
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Google's proposed settlement with authors and publishers raises antitrust concerns, Consumer Watchdog said today and the nonpartisan, nonprofit group called on the U.S. Department of Justice to intervene.
The Master’s College Jazz Band performs April 20
The Master's College Jazz Band hosts an evening of big band and barbeque on April 20 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
SCV locals get second chance to dump hazardous waste
Santa Clarita Valley residents who missed last weekend's Los Angeles County hazardous household waste collection event have another opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., when the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station hosts its "Safe and Secure" pickup event at College of the Canyons.
Two injured in shooting; suspects at large
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's COBRA Team are investigating a shooting incident that occurred early Sunday morning near Whites Canyon Road and Pleasantdale Street, Canyon Country.
UPDATED: SCV Dodgers Day on deck April 19
It's Opening Day for the 2009 Major League Baseball season, and Santa Clarita Valley fans are warming up for the 32nd Annual SCV Dodgers Day salute on Sunday, April 19.
Class offered for drug, alcohol licensees
The city of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department hosts a free class for alcohol and drugs licensees on Tuesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Council Chambers.
City launches public meeting Web page
Residents may keep up with all things Santa Clarita-related by visiting the city Web site's new "Public Meeting" page, which provides issues to be discussed in upcoming City Council meetings.
'Eggstravaganza' at city parks April 11
Santa Clarita kids under 10 and their parents are invited to attend the city's 2009 Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. at Central Park, Canyon Country Park and Valencia Glen Park.
Next Neighborhood Makeover set for Canyon Country
The city of Santa Clarita kicks off Phase II of its Canyon Country Extreme Neighborhood Makeover program on Saturday, April 11. Local contractors will speak with residents to assess the area and provide community members with discounts for goods and services for individual property improvements.
Teachers and illegals
Why are the teachers getting pink slips? We really need them. California is already at the bottom of the barrel.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
Prep boys hoops: Good memory
Two years ago, West Ranch boys basketball was eliminated from the postseason by eventual CIF division champion Ventura.
