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Community Scrapbook: Larissa Perkins
Newhall native Larissa Perkins was nominated for the 2009 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Perkins, a senior math major, was one of 35 students from Howard Payne University who received the honor.
In the service: James Y. Lee
Air Force Airman James Y. Lee graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio,
Georgia Hannah Marie Mayenschein
Georgia Hannah Marie Mayenschein, born at Henry Mayo Hospital, 8 lbs, 10oz, 20 1/4" long. Parents are Christine Crone and Mitchell Mayenschein of Valencia. Proud grandparents are Peter and the late Edwina Sokolow of Valencia and Joanne Mayenschein and Jack Guynn of Dunwoody, Georgia and Bob and Gwen Mayenschein of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Niece of Cindy and Greg Slezinger of Palmdale and Matt Mayenschein of Tucker, Georgia.
Strickland says legislation could have saved $7 million per year
SACRAMENTO - Today, Senate Bill 685, authored by State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks) which could have saved California $7,177,442 per year by suspending salaries of specific State Boards and Commissioners who make more than $100,000 for one or two meetings per month, failed in the Senate Government Organization Committee 5 to 5.
SCV Sheriff's Station volunteers recognized as part of 'National Volunteer Week'
As part of "National Volunteer Week," April 19 through April 25, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station recognized all the committed volunteers who devoted their time throughout the year towards making the Santa Clarita Valley a better and safer place to live.
Hart district outlines swine flu precautions
Although no confirmed clusters of swine flu have been identified in the Santa Clarita Valley or even the Los Angeles region as of today, the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District has released a list of precautions that students and families can take to avoid catching or spreading the swine flu in particular and any virus in general.
Volunteers bridge budgetary gap at Highlands School Carnival
Volunteers often help bridge the budgetary gaps Santa Clarita schools face but with this year's prolonged recession, volunteering has never been more needed.
COC hosts Community College Choir Festival May 1
The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons will be filled with harmonies May 1 when five choirs perform at the second annual Community College Choir Festival.
California schools celebrate ‘National Early College Awareness Week’ May 4–10
Thousands of students, faculty and administrators throughout California will celebrate "Early College Awareness Week" May 4-10 by joining political and business leaders to promote the value of higher education for all students and to build bridges between young people and higher education, regardless of the challenges students may face.
‘Safe & Secure’ disposes more than 50,000 pounds of electronic waste
Community members turned up early to beat the crowds at the city and Sheriff's Second Annual "Safe & Secure" collection event held at the College of the Canyons campus on Saturday, April 25.
Kevin Buck: Decline and fall of a political empire
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Dave Bossert: Think Santa Clarita Valley
About six months ago a grass-roots effort started with a few folks at the city of Santa Clarita and various Santa Clarita Valley business owners, business organizations and media outlets. The basic idea was a good one: Help to promote shopping locally to boost the economic well-being of Santa Clarita.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: April 28, 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:
Rachel's Angels make kindness contagious
Rachel Scott's plan was to start a chain reaction of kindness. Unfortunately she was not able to fulfill her life plan, because she was the first person to be killed in the Columbine shooting.
If you were a scientist, what would you invent?
First place If I were a scientist, I would create a machine that will solve every crisis including the economy crisis, global warming, and much more. This device will detect any burglary or crime before it even happens. This machine or device will be called "If It's Not the Nicest It's a Crisis." This device will be in everyone's home and for the bigger problems this machine will be placed in the White House, schools ...
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Lohan accepts plea deal with 90 days in rehab
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lindsay Lohan has accepted a plea deal in a misdemeanor car crash case that includes 90 days in a rehabilitation facility.
SCV: Auditions held next month for this year's 'Shakespeare in the Park'
The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for their summer production of Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1, directed by Stephen Whelan.
Pentagon highlighting bomber missions in Korea
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States is flying nuclear-capable B-52 bombers on training missions over South Korea to highlight Washington's commitment to defend an ally amid rising tensions with North Korea, Pentagon officials said Monday.
Tony Awards to head back to Radio City Music Hall
NEW YORK (AP) - The Tony Awards are going back to the place where the Rockettes high-kick it.
Ex-Oklahoma QB was one of crash victims
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - A former University of Oklahoma starting quarterback was one of two people killed when a small aircraft smashed into a house in northern Indiana, officials said Monday.
Japanese architect Toyo Ito wins Pritzker Prize
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Japanese architect Toyo Ito, whose buildings have been praised for their fluid beauty and balance between the physical and virtual world, has won the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the prize's jury announced Sunday.
Australia to restore military ties with Myanmar
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia plans to restore limited military cooperation with Myanmar and increase business ties with the Southeast Asian nation.
Weapons, explosives found in Fla. dorm
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Authorities investigating the apparent suicide of a college student discovered weapons and explosive devices in a dorm on the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando early Monday, and hundreds of students were evacuated, though the school said there was no immediate threat.
Rockefeller impostor on trial for murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After 27 years, the murder trial of a man who posed as a member of the fabled Rockefeller family is getting under way with opening statements to the jury.
Pac-12 fines Arizona's Miller $25,000
The Pac-12 Conference has fined Arizona coach Sean Miller $25,000 for his actions following the 18th-ranked Wildcats' loss to UCLA in the semifinals of the conference tournament.
Kathryn Lopez: Much hope in Pope
Rome - "May God forgive you." That's Cardinal Timothy Dolan's translation of a joke that Pope Francis told the College of Cardinals a day after being elected the 267th pontiff.
Steve Lunetta: Dogs have owners, cats have staff?
I've never liked cats. I find them to be obnoxious, arrogant, and down-right evil. If you've had a bad day at work, a cat's first response is "good, you are here. Feed me. Now."
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Dolley Madison was a model of savvy
When Dolley Payne Madison became first lady in 1809, she instituted Wednesday evening gatherings at the White House where political rivals could meet and talk.
