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Mental focus is truly the key to your success
For the record, I started Fitness Edge Boot Camp almost five years ago. Until then, I had never found any exercise regimen that I could stick to. This program was the key for me, and when Fitness Edge Boot Camp founder Cheryl Broughton asked me to help her develop the mental focus portion of the program and teach it, I jumped at the chance.
McCain was the winner
John McCain was the clear winner of the recent presidential debate. He was articulate, specific, and willing to actually answer the questions!
Setting the issues straight about housing
The issues raised in two recent Signal columns (Sept. 18 and 26) are important ones. Perhaps a clear and accurate definition of "inclusionary" housing would help. Inclusionary housing is a local requirement for market-rate (for-profit) housing developers to provide some percentage of affordable housing as part of their development.
The system needs to be bucked
So, what is your 510(k) or IRA worth? 90 percent of its value from last month? 60 percent? I never wanted to retire, anyway. The thought of wasting my time on hobbies, enjoying grandchildren, trips on cruise ships, rebuilding classic cars and going to baseball games is abhorrent. I'd rather be working.
The Signal hires new advertising execs
Two seasoned advertising executives who will play a key role in increasing the newspaper's success and presence joined The Signal this week, Publisher Ian Lamont announced Thursday.
Divide family’s possessions before death
Who should have grandma's dining room table or diamond ring? How should family photos be distributed?
Valencia outlasts Hart girls
With Valencia's top two singles players battling the flu, Valencia struggled for a while but held on to beat Hart on Thursday, 11-7.
Saugus hammers Canyon
Varsity girls volleyball Saugus 3, Canyon 0 Saugus won its Foothill League opener on Thursday, defeating Canyon decisively in a straight-set victory. The Centurions beat the Cowboys, 25-9, 25-12, 25-15. "We made it a point to come out strong," Saugus head coach Zach Ambrose said. Katie Estes finished with 20 kills, nine digs and two blocks. Estes came up just short of her season-high of 24 kills. Jaclyn Clark finished with 13 kills and eight ...
Valencia overtakes Hart
At the volleyball match on Thursday night, the Valencia Vikings kept the lead against the Hart Indians in all three sets, 25-19, 25-15, 25-15. "The match tonight was very good," said Valencia Coach Ray Sanchez, "We did a great team effort today. I'm very happy."
Parents, students ask board to keep college school open
Several students and parents from Early College High School (ECHS) attended Wednesday's meeting of the Hart district governing board, pleading with board members to keep the small school open.
Cancer doesn’t care about age
Imagine being a young, attractive woman out on a date with a man you've been seeing for some time. The chemistry is good, the mood is right and all systems are a-go for what promises to be a very romantic getting-to-know-you-better evening.
Six Flags could be removed from NYSE
NEW YORK - Six Flags Inc. is considering various options, including a reverse stock split, following notice from the New York Stock Exchange that is not compliant with the market's listing standards, company officials said Thursday.
Leukemia victim races in Saturday’s Furnace Creek 508
While most of Santa Clarita will be eating breakfast Saturday morning, Vinnie Tortorich will be on his bicycle racing 508 miles from the Santa Clarita Valley through Death Valley to raise money for those affected by life-threatening diseases.
Swimming aids in attention disorders
There has been lots of buzz lately around anything Michael Phelps, shattering the record for most gold medels won in the Olympics.
Running for the health of it
Whether they ran, walked or strolled across the finish line, about 500 participants, as well as event sponsors, raised $60,000 for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital during the hospital's 24th annual "Run for the Health of It" 5K event on Sept. 27.
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The Village Idiot: Please, invade my privacy
A world-famous entertainer announced that she and her boyfriend were splitting up in one of the saddest tweets I've ever read: "We have decided to go our separate ways. Please respect our privacy."
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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