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A response to John Castagna's letter
I just have to laugh at the know-nothing letter by John Castagna. The part that is so ridiculous is his quote "and contrary to the attitude of most of your party toward president Bush." John, it's not "most of our party," it's the whole world. In the United States, 80 percent of the people are against Bush's policies. He started an illegal war, lied to the American people about the reasons for going to war ...
‘Hooves up’ for animal presents
Christmas is the season to give to others, but that doesn't always mean giving to other human beings. Our animal friends and Mother Nature appreciate gift-giving at Christmas time, too.
City offers free Christmas tree recycling
The city of Santa Clarita offers free curbside Christmas tree collection for recycling until Jan. 10.
Foreclosure Institute hosts workshop Jan. 15
The California Foreclosure Institute will host a free two-hour workshop for investors and realtors interested in buying foreclosed properties from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Valencia Public Library.
I-5-Magic Mountain offramps reopening delayed
Due to recent winter weather conditions, the re-opening of the Interstate 5 southbound off-ramp and northbound on-ramp was extended to Jan. 13, according to city of Santa Clarita officials.
DASC members host fundraiser for shooting victim
The Doulas Association of Southern California will host a fundraiser to benefit its member, Leticia Yuzefpolsky, who was shot during the Christmas Eve massacre in Covina.
No Planning Commission meeting tonight
The regularly scheduled Santa Clarita Planning Commission meeting planned for tonight at City Hall is canceled.
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 6, 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:
Mac ’n’ cheese crisis
Steve Lunetta compared California's financial crisis with his mac 'n' cheese decisions when he was a struggling student ("Dems need to start a spending diet," Dec. 22.)
Is 'Ta' a new word?
Okay, I have had it! What ever happened to the word "to"? When did "ta" replace the word "to"?
Vanished radio frequency
What has happened to my favorite radio frequency all of a sudden? I loved listening to KCSN-FM 88.5 generated from Cal State Northridge and now all I get is static. Why?
Jim Lentini: Health care financing
If you are concerned about the rising cost of health care and what its escalating cost will do to your retirement plans, you are not alone.
Town Center welcomes Trinity
There was a new presence at the mall on Sunday afternoon, and I'm not referring to Santa Claus.
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
First place Well every year on Christmas Eve, my grandparents come to our house to spend the night. At night my sisters and I put on our PJs, get a cup of cocoa, get our stuffed animal and blanket, and our mother drives us all around Valencia looking at Christmas lights. Our favorite house with lights are what we call the "dancing lights." It has two huge light stands and small sets of lights everywhere ...
Downtown Newhall meeting scheduled
City officials will host a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 22900 Market Street in Newhall to provide residents with information about the pending landscaping project.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
FBI: Arrest made in Wash. state ricin letter scare
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A 37-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a case in which a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin were discovered in Washington state last week.
Kerry: US, allies ready to step up aid to rebels
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - The U.S. and several key allies looked again Wednesday for a strategy to end Syria's civil war, their united efforts unable at the moment to stem the Assad regime's military gains and Washington still unwilling to join those providing the rebels with lethal military aid.
Boy Scouts to vote today on gay membership
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Boy Scouts of America's national leadership will vote Thursday on whether to allow openly gay Scouts in its ranks, a critical and emotionally charged moment for one of the nation's oldest youth organizations and its millions of members.
Duarte woman finds bear on kitchen counter
DUARTE, Calif. (AP) - Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter.
Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, authorities said.
Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest, a Nepali official and Miura's Tokyo-based support team said.
4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major national security speech by President Barack Obama in which he plans to pledge more transparency to Congress in his counterterrorism policy.
Terri Crain: Don’t misuse environmental protection law
In 2008, Santa Clarita was named the most business- friendly city in Los Angeles County by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation.
Joe Gandelman: Watch the credibility games
Forget the political "blame game." The biggest game in town now is the credibility game - a high-stakes exercise that will end with America's political middle deciding who is trustworthy and who isn't. Some key players:
The scandal of scandal in Washington, D.C.
If you listen loud enough you can almost hear the siren song of the Republican Party spread its dulcet tones across Washington. It's scandal season boys and girls, and for the GOP it's Mardi Gras, Christmas and The Spanish Inquisition all in one!
Jump for brain cancer research
Valencia indoor trampoline park Jump 5150 is helping to raise money for Brain Cancer Awareness Month by holding a fundraiser Friday.
Santa Clarita, county 'One Valley, One Vision' plan wins award
Earlier this month, the Southern California Association of Governments recognized the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County with a sustainability award for the joint general plan known as "One Valley, One Vision."
LeBron saves Heat at buzzer of Game 1
MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James made a layup as time expired in overtime, and the Miami Heat found a way to beat the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wild Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
Wilson, Angels beat Mariners
ANAHEIM (AP) - C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels celebrated Arte Moreno's 10 years as owner by cruising to another easy victory over the slumping Seattle Mariners.
After Mattingly criticism, Dodgers top Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly has been sharply critical of his slumping team.
