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County welfare for kids of illegal aliens nears $48 million in May
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Figures from the Department of Public Social Services show that children of illegal aliens in Los Angeles County collected more than $21 million in welfare and more than $26 million in food stamps in May 2009.
Johnny Strat, Project Wavelength rock The Whisky tonight
Santa Clarita-based singer-songwriter Johnny Strat and his group Project Wavelength play the world-famous Whisky on the Sunset Strip tonight from 8:30 to 10.
Trekkers beam in for SCV Food Pantry food drive Saturday
SCV Food Pantry will hold a canned food drive on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Pavilions, 27095 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita 91355.
City slashes prices on recreational passes
The city of Santa Clarita is reducing the price of several recreational passes. The city's Summer Fun Pass, Recreational Swim Pass, and Gymnasium Pass will all be offered for a reduced price and cover entrance fees to several city facilities and events through Labor Day. The Summer Fun Pass, which originally cost $120 for adults and $65 for kids, is now available at a greatly reduced price: $65 for adults and $35 for kids. The ...
MedicAlert, Autism Society launch new program
TURLOCK, Calif. -- MedicAlert Foundation International, the leader in emergency response medical information services, has teamed up with the Autism Society to provide protection and peace of mind through a new program, Medic Alert + Safe and Sound(R), offered under the respective registered trademarks of the cooperating sponsors.
McKeon slams Dems' new health care plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) issued the following statement today after House Democrats hastily revealed massive legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system:
Fire Update: Two I-5 lanes north of Castaic to remain closed
Two lanes on northbound Interstate 5 north of Castaic will remain closed overnight as firefighters make sure a weakened 288-acre blaze near Pyramid Lake doesn't spring back to life, a U.S National Forest spokeswoman said today.
UPDATED - NEW VIDEO: Rallying for a diabetes cure in Washington, D.C.
Skateboarding with friends or enjoying a cookies-and-cream frozen yogurt on a hot summer day is just a part of what Grey Monas, 11, does for fun.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 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:
Stop cuts to disabled
I'm mad as hell and I'm not taking it anymore! My 23-year-old son is on monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which includes an amount from the state. This amount was reduced in May and now it's been reduced even more, in the name of balancing an out-of-control budget, abusive spending practices and over-taxed population. According to the Social Security Administration, as of July 1, 2009, the cut is "due to the state of California's ...
A sustainable health care system
A recent report from Anthem Blue Cross addressed the urgency of the health care crisis in today's economy that calls for thoughtful, sustainable solutions.
Pride is not corny, Joe
A couple of days ago, I heard Vice President Joe Biden say, while speaking about America on a news broadcast from Iraq: "I know it sounds corny but I'm proud of this country."
Global warming scam
In response to Lynne Plambeck's column "Global warming, air pollution and children's lungs" (The Signal, Opinion, July 2):
Students invited to honors piano recital
Local piano teachers Suzy Hanna and Jones will travel to Santa Clara with 13 students and their families for the Music Teachers Association of California State Piano Convention.
DUI suspect in deadly crash to be charged, arraigned Tuesday
The 20-year-old suspect in a drunk-driving crash that left one bicyclist dead and two injured Saturday is set to be charged and arraigned today in San Fernando Superior Court, said Los Angeles County District Attorney's spokeswoman Jane Robison.
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Local bikers embrace their military roots
The still-rugged beauty of the Santa Clarita Valley provides a natural appeal for motorcyclists. For the past six years, chapter 101 of the legendary Boozefighters Motorcycle Club has enjoyed our rural spirit and open roads by making Canyon Country their home.
Kings lose to Sharks; series tied 2-2
SAN JOSE (AP) - Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Mike Trout cycles in Angels' blowout win
ANAHEIM (AP) - Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.
IRS official to take the 5th at House hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - Summoned by Congress, a key figure in the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative groups plans to invoke her constitutional right against self-incrimination and decline to testify at a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
Man found dead from apparent fall at UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Officials at the University of California, Los Angeles say a man was found dead on campus after an apparent fall from a building.
Senate panel OKs sweeping immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
Feds take over Calif. high-risk insurance program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - About 17,000 Californians with serious medical problems will be moved from a state-run stopgap health insurance program to a federal plan starting in July, ensuring they will have no break in medical coverage until the national health care reforms kick in next year, state officials announced this week.
Calif. sends rescue workers to Okla. tornado site
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is sending six specially trained urban search-and-rescue workers to Oklahoma to assist recovery efforts after Monday's tornado.
Point Mugu park reopening many areas after fire
CALABASAS, Calif. (AP) - Many areas of sprawling Point Mugu State Park that have been off-limits since this month's big wildfire on the outskirts of Camarillo and Thousand Oaks will reopen in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Teachers credited with saving students in Okla.
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.
Senate votes to make small cut to food stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.
Dog day afternoon: dress your pooch for the beach
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Here's a rule that only applies to dog beaches: they are all clothing optional.
Arias asks for life in prison
PHOENIX (AP) - Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 20, 2013
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 15, 2013
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