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Cheney still pathetic
Is there a more pathetic figure in American public life that Dick Cheney? He wants to politicize the torture debate - to transform a profound debate about our country's values into just another everyday Republican/Democratic partisan squabble that makes people throw up their hands and despair of knowing "the truth." The CIA recently released two documents Cheney had been huffing and puffing about for months, insisting that they would once and for all definitively prove ...
Medical liability reform
To have real reform to our health care system, we need to make reforming the system of medical liability a priority.
Trader Joe's smart move
Trader Joe's has made a smart move to their new location on Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road.
Sponsor HR 1826
I would like to strongly urge George Runner, Buck McKeon, Audra Strickland and other local legislators to co-sponsor the Fair Elections Now Act (HR 1826) to create a citizen-funded election system for our congressional races.
Medicare bankrupt
Why can't we "just give everyone Medicare," as some have proposed? Hmmm ... maybe because, like Social Security, Medicare is a Ponzi scheme that only works until the money runs out. Just ask Bernie Madoff. Medicare is not only bankrupt, but also extremely limited in whom and what it covers. If Medicare were a private insurer, it would be illegal in many states for failing to cover hearing aids, podiatry, acupuncture, chiropractic care, marriage counseling, ...
Surgeon backs Marines
I can not thank Dr. Pechter in Valencia enough for the way he supported military on Aug. 31. I am a Marine and I needed a plastic surgeon to close my earlobes. They had been stretched from those gauges in high school. The military is very strict on appearance so I had a consultation in Dr. Pechter's office. He fit me in, and did the minor surgery that same day. He knew I had to ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 14, 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:
Getting down and dirty: 14th annual Mud Run in Castaic
The 14th annual Mud Run in Castaic was sponsored by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Athletic Association.
COC hosts domestic violence awareness event
The College of the Canyons Social Science and Business Division will host its second annual Domestic Violence Awareness event Oct. 21 outdoors on the college's Valencia campus.
School food vendor show Oct. 15
The Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency will host the sixth annual school food vendor show from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the agency's Central Kitchen, 25210 Anza Drive in Valencia.
On The Road
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The Signal.com's Daybreak: Sept. 13, 2009
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Your Community: Dates to Watch
Today Los Angeles Retarded Citizens will host their annual fundraiser 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at their Santa Clarita Valley Ranch. Entertainment from Tom Nolan Orchestra and a buffet lunch. $125 per person or $325 per family. Info: (661) 296-8636, ext. 219. Sept. 14 Birdies for Books 19th annual charity golf tournament will be held at the Valencia Country Club, 27330 North Tourney Road, Valencia. Proceeds from event support College of the Canyon's efforts ...
Dianne Van Hook is BFF’s ‘Woman of Honor’
A woman of vision will become a vision of honor when Dianne Van Hook is recognized as the Betty Ferguson Foundation's Woman of Honor for 2009 on Saturday. The ninth Woman of Honor Dinner will be held at the Tournament Players' Club in Valencia and will gather community leaders, family and friends to recognize Van Hook, who serves as chancellor of the Santa Clarita Community
Cardinals surge to victory in opener
Fresh off its CIF-Southern Section Division I 8-Man football title in 2008, Santa Clarita Christian School picked up right where it left off with a 61-28 win over Christian Life Academy at Canyon High School Saturday night. The Cardinals (1-0) were led by their offensive jack-of-all-trades Collin Keoshian, who punched in three rushing touchdowns, reached the end zone twice on scoring receptions and returned an interception for a touchdown.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
OC Fannie Mae worker charged with fraud
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) - An Orange County employee of mortgage giant Fannie Mae has pleaded not guilty to charges that he demanded kickbacks to provide listings of repossessed homes to a real estate broker.
Red flag warning issued in mountains around SCV
A red flag warning for high fire danger was issued today for the mountains in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.
Neighbors: Colo. couple killed waiting for order to leave
DENVER (AP) - Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.
Men's Wearhouse fires founder George Zimmer
NEW YORK (AP) - Men's Wearhouse Inc. has dismissed its founder and executive chairman George Zimmer.
18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda
NEW YORK (AP) - The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
US war games send signal to Assad
ZARQA, Jordan (AP) - Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria.
Gene Lyons: Pryor owes Bloomberg
On the unlikely event that Mark Pryor wins re-election as Arkansas' senior U.S. senator in 2014, he should send New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg a thank-you gift. Something like a sugary 44-ounce Big Gulp or a case of Dr. Pepper.
Gary Horton: Guantanamo tarnishes U.S. reputation
On June 6, Fox News reported Buck McKeon's Armed Services Committed had passed another $650 billion "defense" budget.
Jim Mullen: Pssst! Wanna know a secret?
"I can't believe the government is invading my privacy! We might as well be living in Russia!" said the guy in aisle 3 into his cellphone.
James, Heat beats Spurs, Game 7 next
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7.
UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nick Vander Tuig scattered four hits over seven-plus innings and UCLA produced just enough offense to defeat North Carolina State 2-1 in the College World Series on Tuesday night.
Thursday to bring third DUI checkpoint within 4 weeks
For the third time within four weeks, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will hold a drivers' checkpoint within the city limits to catch drivers who may be unlicensed or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
SCV pools make a splash as part of worldwide swim lesson
Local swimming pool jumped right into the fun Monday as worldwide participants sought to set a record for "the world's largest swimming lesson."
