Archive By Author - Signal Staff
'Jazz and Blues' concerts encore for 11th year
The sounds of live jazz and blues will once again fill Town Center this summer as the Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series returns for its 11th year.
Wine in the Pines
The "Wine in the Pines" event takes place Saturday, June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. in the village of Pine Mountain Club.
New event planning business in SCV
Santa Clarita residents and local business owners Yoti Telio of Santa Clarita Photographic Studio and Jen O'Sullivan of Jen O'Sullivan Boutique Wedding Photography have teamed up to create Event Pros International in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Faith Calendar
Personal finance workshop Who: Valencia United Methodist Church What: Professionals from the area will discuss such topics as personal budgeting, mortgage counseling, credit counseling, insurance and wills. Free of charge. When: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today Where: 25718 McBean Parkway in Valencia Contact: Ron Vanek at (661) 904-4372. "Adoption into God's Family" service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Fix will present the Sunday morning meditation, "Annie: ...
Fire-resistant, California-friendly plants
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has posted a list of plants on the Web site www.bewaterwise.com that are fire resistant and well-suited to Southern California conditions.
Oscar Dominguez: tips for creating a sound budget
Creating a budget in a tough economy may help you better understand where your money is going so you can properly manage your finances and plan for the future.
Pelote is wrong
On Sunday, May 24, The Signal published a column by Willie L. Pelote offering suggestions on how to balance the budget in light of the May 19 defeat of Propositions 1A through 1D.
Not enough water
I am writing in response to the letter by A. Jones in the May 23 edition of The Signal ("Tax outrage") regarding the proposed taxes and the water problems in Santa Clarita.
GM bankruptcy
I'm sorry to see GM file for bankruptcy. The one-time icon of American capitalism drove (no pun intended) themselves into this situation by not keeping up with the times, and thinking they were beyond reproach. GM let the foreign car industry pass them up in every phase of the business, and they also lacked the ingenuity and foresight to see what was coming. They sat back on their laurels and watched the "passing parade." ...
City logo change
Regarding the comment made by J. Arens ("City logo") in the May 27 edition of The Signal:
Reader Meter results, May 29-June 5, 2009
Here are the results of The-Signal.com's latest Reader Meter poll. The-Signal.com visitors cast a total of 532 votes from late evening Friday, May 29 to early evening Friday, June 5, 2009.
Braille Institute's Mobile Solution Van to visit SCV Senior Center
The Mobile Solutions Van from the Braille Institute will be available for the visually impaired at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Tuesday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
CHP cracks down on out-of-state vehicle registrations
In 2004, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) invited Californians to join the fight against out-of-state registration.
Tonight's Instrument Petting Zoo at Borders spotlights horns
Looking for something fun, educational and free for the kids tonight? The Santa Clarita Symphony has your ticket! The trumpet and trombone get the spotlight as father-and-son horn players Stan and Chris Hernacki guest at the Symphony-sponsored Children's Instrument Petting Zoo from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cafe at Borders Books & Music.
Nature Center open house
The Placerita Canyon Natural Center will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Nature Center, 19152 W. Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Congress works on budget for both 2013 and future
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is finally cleaning up its unfinished budget business for the 2013 budget year with a bipartisan government-wide funding bill. But even as that measure heads toward approval, the House and Senate are moving toward divisive votes that will underscore sharp differences on a bigger problem: how to fix the nation's long-term deficit woes.
Cyprus seeks to shield small depositors from raid
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The Cypriot government sought Tuesday to shield small savers from a plan that is intended to raise €5.8 billion ($7.5 billion) toward a financial bailout by seizing money from bank accounts.
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.
