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'Breakfast with Buck' campaign fundraiser set for Feb. 5
WHAT: Breakfast with Buck fundraiser, with a side of politics WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, 7:30 A.M. COST: $20.00 per person (make checks payable to: Buck McKeon for Congress) WHO'S INVITED: Bring a friend, neighbor or family member WHERE: Valencia Country Club, 27330 N. Tourney Road, Valencia RSVP: (661) 255-5709
Castaic Union School District Tees Off with 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Golfers in the Santa Clarita Valley can hone their golf swings while supporting the Castaic School District's efforts to maintain high quality academic programs for students in the fifth Annual Golf Tournament at Robinson Ranch Golf Course on Apr. 3, 2009.
BioSolar Set for Industry Growth Following Obama Inauguration Highlighting 'Green Energy' Agenda
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioSolar, Inc. (OTCBB:BSRC), developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar cells, continues to sustain media attention for its cost-saving and environmentally friendly BioBacksheetTM solar module component.
Major crime decreases 14.6 percent in city of Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita City Council, together with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, are pleased to announce a 14.6 percent decrease in overall Part I crimes during 2008, in comparison to the same period in 2007.
2009 Amgen Tour of California to field strongest lineup of any U.S. cycle race
LOS ANGELES, January 29, 2009 - The 2009 Amgen Tour of California will assemble the best-ever collection of the world's top cyclists when America's most important road race begins February 14, in Sacramento.
Historic Economic Discussion to be held at College of the Canyons
Next week, College of the Canyons and the City of Santa Clarita will host an historic discussion designed to assist the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in drafting the county's first ever economic development strategic plan.
Retired Newhall CHP officer to speak on 1970 'Newhall Incident'
They called it the "Newhall Incident". It was the worst massacre of police officers in the 80 year history of the California Highway Patrol, and possibly the worst in American history. It changed police procedure forever thereafter-- improved police training on how to approach a suspect, better weaponry, bullet proof vests -- saving the lives of many police officers in the line of duty. It was the story of the bravery and sacrifice of four ...
Republican women meet in February
Santa Clarita Republican Women meet the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting is 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at International House of Pancakes on Lyons Avenue at Interstate 5. Charge for lunch is $10. Our February speaker will be John Stead, political studies professor at Masters College. Stead brings a learned yet glib perspective to the politics of the day. His annual visit is a popular and well attended, members said. For more information ...
Angeles Forest officials hold job fair
Angeles National Forest officials will host a job fair to recruit men and women for careers in wildland firefighting and forest management Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its Los Angeles River Ranger District office in San Fernando, Calif.
City calls artists to contribute to new exhibition
The City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office (AEO) and the Santa Clarita Arts Advisory Committee (SCAAC) seek to develop an exhibition using The Santa Clarita Valley as inspiration.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 29, 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:
An open letter to John Castagna
Bravo! Thanks for writing, John. A recent attempt to malign you was authored by a pesky far-left liberal who continually reminds readers that when anyone dares offer any idea differing from his, that idea is always dumb and "proves his point"; a phrase he overuses. The "author" (specific name is of no value) offers that the world hates George Bush. Small wonder there. With the liberals and far left from within our own USA boundaries ...
Hug a vet today
U.S. veterans deserve nothing less than high honor and appreciation for their courage and sacrifice in defense of life and liberty.
Julie M. Sturgeon: Take advantage of tax credits for your home
Did you know that if you are an American buying your first home between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009, the U.S. government will give you up to $7,500 in the form of a federal tax credit?
Air quality has indeed improved
Response to Carole Lutness' article "A green economy for our planet," (Jan. 15). Air quality in the U.S. has improved since the 1960s. If you don't think so, look up. Remember when you couldn't see the foothills while in the Los Angeles basin? As for water quality, tap water may be safer than bottled. Our drinking water comes from the tap. It isn't just local water that is safe; the whole country has it. Why ...
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Congress gets mixed advice on regulating drones
WASHINGTON (AP) - The growing use of unmanned surveillance "eyes in the sky" aircraft raises a thicket of privacy concerns, but Congress is getting mixed advice on what, if anything, to do about it.
County air tower closures granted temporary reprieve
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich released today the attached letter from the Federal Aviation Administration announcing that it will no longer close Los Angeles County's air traffic control towers. Congress passed the "Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013" act which allows the FAA to transfer funding from other accounts to keep the nation's 149 contract towers open.
Free tennis festival Saturday in Valencia
The Paseo Club in Valencia will host a free tennis festival Saturday as part of United States Tennis Professionals Association's "Tennis Across America" month in May.
'American Idol' finale draws record low ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - Ratings for the "American Idol" finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.
Alaska man runs onto frozen lake to avoid jail
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Days after a burst of gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighborhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizer of the traditional event reason to celebrate again.
Closures for I-5 Pavement Improvement Project Vista Del Lago Road to Kern County Line
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes, ramps and connectors listed below as part of a $100.1 million pavement improvement project on the Golden State Freeway (I-5) between Vista Del Lago Road and the Kern County line. Closures are subject to change.
Obama picks budget official to run troubled IRS
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama picked a senior White House budget official to become the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday, the same day another top official announced plans to leave the agency amid the controversy over agents targeting tea party groups.
Famed 'hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in NJ homicide
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) - A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home.
Afghans tell of US soldier's killing rampage
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - Sitting on a dirty straw mat on the parched ground of southern Afghanistan, Masooma sank deeper inside a giant black shawl. Hidden from view, her words burst forth as she told her side of what happened to her family sometime before dawn on March 11, 2012.
Mom in NM chases down child abductor; man arrested
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A mother whose 4-year-old was being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt and the arrest of the suspect, Albuquerque police said Thursday.
Angels lose late lead against White Sox
ANAHEIM (AP) - Jeff Keppinger walked with the bases loaded to drive in the go-ahead run - his first base on balls in 141 plate appearances this season - and the Chicago White Sox rallied with three runs in the eighth to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Thursday night for their season-high third straight road win.
LA Kings shock Sharks with 2 late goals
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Captain Dustin Brown tied it with 1:43 left and Trevor Lewis scored the tiebreaking power-play goal 22 seconds later, propelling the Los Angeles Kings to a stunning 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night and a 2-0 series lead.
SCCS baseball dominates Delphi in opening game
Scoring early and often, the Cardinals of Santa Clarita Christian cruised to a 23-6 victory over the Delphi Academy Dragons (9-11) in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Div. VII playoffs Thursday at Pete Reese Field on The Master's College.
Report: Calif. short on key state water workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is losing key employees at the Department of Water Resources because it can't pay afford to pay them enough.
