Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Shame on DMV
Shame on you, Department of Motor Vehicles. I recently sent a refund request to the DMV for my vehicle registration fee of $254.
Optimism not sappy
Over the last month I have watched with as the GOP has distanced itself from what Americans and Californians want and need at this time.
Faith Calendar
A tribute to teachers Who: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints What: "A Beacon to the Future - A Tribute to Teachers." Public is invited to attend for free. Eighteen teachers were chosen by students to be recognized for their influence in the student's life. State Assemblyman Cameron Smyth will be the keynote speaker and music will be presented by the Saugus High School Choir. When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21 ...
Local banks take major hit
Skyrocketing federal insurance due to a cascade of bank failures will cost Bank of Santa Clarita an unexpected $400,000 the bank president said Friday.
Home sales rising after three-year lull
Buyers took advantage of low prices and interest rates boosting sales of single-family homes in the Santa Clarita Valley 10.1 percent in 2008, the first increase in annual sales after three consecutive years of declines.
Santa Clarita preps for AT&T Champions Classic golf tournament
Santa Clarita welcomes the AT&T Champions Classic, March 9-15, 2009. The tournament takes place at the beautiful Valencia Country Club and includes a highly sought after Pro-Am, pairing some of the top professional golfers with Santa Clarita business partners, community leaders, and golf enthusiasts, in addition to professional play from Friday through Sunday. Tickets for the tournament are on sale now for Friday March 13 - Sunday March 15 when players compete for a piece ...
Student musicians shine in District Honor Band Saturday
Some of the most talented student musicians in the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District will be in the spotlight during the annual Hart District Honor Band Concert Saturday, March 7, at Hart Auditorium. Each honor band is composed of approximately 85 students chosen by audition from the top student musicians at each local junior high and high school.
BMCF 8th Annual 'Fight It! 5k' to circle Central Park
At 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 16, hundreds of runners and walkers will follow the cross-country course along the hills and tree-lined trails of Central Park in Saugus.
Hart District schools offer Accountability Report Cards
How do schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District fare on standardized tests and how do local test results compare to schools in Los Angeles County and the state of California?
Deadline nears for Zonta grant entries
In these difficult economic times, the Zonta Club of the Santa Clarita Valley Foundation is offering non-profit organizations a chance to receive much-needed funds. Organizations that improve the status of women of any age are encouraged to apply for a possible $3,000 grant in time for the March 14 deadline.
City offering tickets, wheels to 'Grease' performance
Tickets are still available for the City of Santa Clarita's excursion to see a live musical production of "Grease" on Saturday, March 14 at the Pantages Theater. Transportation is included in the ticket price and guests attending the event are asked to arrive at City Hall by 11:45 a.m. for departure and will return to the same location around 6:00 p.m. Tickets, $60 per person for residents and $75 for non-residents, are available until March 6 at 5 p.m.
City invites residents to participate in commuter parking survey
Santa Clarita's Transit Division is inviting residents to participate in an online commuter parking survey at www.santaclaritatransit.com where a direct link to the survey is available. The City is interested to learn local commuters' parking habits and hear their opinions on what is efficient and detrimental to the current parking system, as well as ideas on what can be done to improve it.
Junior High Summer Institute back for second season
Offering more than the typical summer camp experience, the popular Junior High Summer Institute (JSI) at College of the Canyons is back and better than ever, with new curriculum tracks and activities that are sure to provide students with a fun and engaging atmosphere all summer long.
Antonovich secures Measure R funds for Metrolink improvements
To prioritize rail safety and infrastructure upgrades, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a motion by Directors Michael D. Antonovich, Don Knabe, Ara Najarian, Richard Katz, and Antonio Villaraigosa, securing "Measure R 3%" commuter rail funds to employ safety enhancing positive train control technology for Metrolink trains in Los Angeles County.
Antonovich seeks to kill 'puppy mills'
To reduce animal cruelty and high taxpayer costs associated with the over-breeding of dogs at facilities commonly referred to as "puppy mills," Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich wants more comprehensive laws to prevent irresponsible dog breeding in Los Angeles County.
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Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
