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Antonovich claims electronic monitoring short-circuits public safety
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - As the state continues to grapple with proposed budget curtailments to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the recent ruling by the three-judge panel on prison overcrowding, Supervisor Michael Antonovich says the state plan to release prisoners and place them on electronic monitoring threatens public safety.
STAR test results now available online
The results for the 2009 California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) test were released today by the state Department of Education, and local school districts are showing strong growth over the past year.
Choreographed competition
A passion for skating met cool competition when the California Girls synchro ice skating team of Valencia competed in the Ice Skating Institute World Recreational Team Championship skating competition in San Jose.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 18, 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:
Kudos to Gauthier
I want to thank Nancy Gauthier for her thoughtful and well-reasoned Letter to the Editor praising Gary Horton ("Thank you, Gary Horton," The Signal, Aug. 4).
Health care is suffering
Don't our citizens realize that our health care is rationed now? It is rationed by the insurance companies.
Two arrested in 'hot prowl' burglaries
Two men are behind bars after several Saugus area residents found their homes had been entered while they were sleeping and personal property stolen.
SCV deputies nab assault suspects
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to reports of a baseball bat assault and stabbing Saturday night in the 15400 block of Sierra Highway, unincorporated Los Angeles County - Canyon Country.
Vote now in Ballot 1 of The Signal's ‘Best of the SCV'
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UPDATED: SCV Chamber hosts town hall meeting Sept. 2
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee will host a Town Hall meeting 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2 in the Disney Modular Theater at California Institute of the Arts located at 24700 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
COC students excel on land surveying exam
In April, seven College of the Canyons students sat down to take the Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT) exam, a very rigorous test administered by the state and is part of the process to becoming a state licensed surveyor.
City offers fall child development classes
The city of Santa Clarita is offering two fall child development classes designed to help prepare community kids for preschool and kindergarten.
City hosts Enterprise Zone breakfast program’ Aug. 25
The city of Santa Clarita will host a free Enterprise Zone breakfast program on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at City Hall's first floor Century Room.
COC holds second annual 'Non-Profit Fair'
College of the Canyons will host the second annual "Non-Profit Fair" on Wednesday, Sept. 16, which will have more than 25 non-profit groups and organizations to reach out to students and community members and explain how they can help further their non-profit causes.
Volunteers needed for tech-based courses at COC
Continually exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the academic experience associated with the college's science and engineering programs, the College of the Canyons Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering Technologies (MSET) division is currently looking to establish partnerships with individuals interested in advancing technology-based education in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Rock, Walk & Wag yourself to Central Park
AngelDogs Foundation (www.angeldogsfoundation.org) will host, "Rock, Walk & Wag;" (www.rockwalkwag.org) a community event to raise public awareness and funds for spay/neuter. The event will take place at Central Park in Saugus, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
Today in the SCV
Tim Myers: No money, no county
I love history. I plan to purchase the Blu-Ray of the recent film "Lincoln" and rewatch certain key scenes 100 times in a row, unapologetically.
Bob Kellar: Live from City Hall
In Santa Clarita, the arts influence our community's quality of life. Without even realizing it, the arts act as an economic driver - creating and supporting jobs, generating revenue and serving as a cornerstone of the tourism industry.
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Voting reform
"Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides."
Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
