Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Gumdrops and good causes
Gumdrops and ornaments lit up the eyes of young ones strolling with their parents through rows of community-sponsored wreaths, trees and gingerbread houses.
It's not always a wonderful thing when sparks fly
Granted, it's considered bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. But this was ridiculous.
Obamicans, come out, come out wherever you are
I will present a numerical fact. Barack Obama crushed John McCain in a most nasty way, beating the Republican by in excess of 7.5 million actual votes.
SCV veterans will always be remembered
I've long viewed Veterans Day through misty eyes. As the offspring of a proud, disabled World War II Navy vet, I couldn't have turned out any differently.
Community Scrapbook
The women of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Health Foundation Guild at the recent Silver Rose Debutante Tea.
Births
July 17, 2008 Seth James St. George was born to Shawn and Kacie St.George. 7 lbs., 9oz., 20 inches long. Grandparents are Jamie and Pat Einbund of Newhall, Larry and Sue St. George of Saugus and Leslie and Danny Schlender of Saugus. October 23, 2008 Kayla Renee Donovan, 8 lbs., 3 oz., daughter of Brian and Deborah Donovan of Valencia. October 27, 2008 Elise Leora Haupt, 6 lbs., 9 oz., daughter of Sean and Marsha ...
Dates to watch
Today Assistance League of Santa Clarita will host Sunset in the Vineyard, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. at a picturesque private home and Compa vineyard in Newhall. The fundraiser will benefit the philanthropic programs of Assistance League. Tickets: $50 per person in advance. $60 at the door. Wine tasting, vineyard tour, silent auction, presentation from wine makers. (661) 254-3288, alsc@e-mail.com. Judy Larson will make her eighth annual appearance at B&R Art Gallery, 17726 Sierra Highway, ...
Your Community: Upcoming Events
Hot Wheels Exhibit The California Oil Museum will be showing its new exhibit "Hot Wheels: 40 years of Playing and Collecting" through Feb. 17. Exhibit available for viewing Wednesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4/adults, $3/seniors, $1/youth and free for members. 1001 E. Main St. Santa Paula. (805) 933-0076 LETMESAIL Nov. Calendar LETMESAIL, (Lifestyle Enrichment Through Meaningful Exercise, Social Activity and Independent Living) for teenagers and adults with disabilities will be hosting ...
50th Anniversary
Fred and Mary Jo Haendle of Newhall are celebrating 50 years of marriage. The grand celebration was held in July when all of their children, grandchildren, as well as many friends and other family joined them on a cruise in the Mexican Riviera. The couple were married in Granada Hills on Nov. 16, 1958.
A pair of aces trumps a tragedy
The crowded parking lot at the Hyatt Valencia told much of the story. There one could spot a brand new Porsche Turbo, many Lexus sedans, a Rolls Royce and a Ferrari parked next to several "soccer mom" vans; a "Surf Baby" license plate on a Toyota Corolla and many cars bearing Valencia Dance Team stickers.
A master plan that puts community first
In a state where so many community hospitals are going the way of the dodo bird, we are lucky to have Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
G&L Realty's big hoax
This cartoon sums up my concern that G&L Realty is just using Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital as a front to build office buildings and parking structures for its own gain.
Perfection attained
BAKERSFIELD - The fastest Cougar on the field Saturday may very well have been College of the Canyons head football coach Garett Tujague, who used surprising foot speed to elude a trio of would-be Gatorade-bucket dumpers in the waning moments of COC's victory over Bakersfield College.
Cardinals V-ball will advance
SCCS 3, Lucerne Valley 2 25-23, 25-19, 24-26, 19-25, 15-13 Santa Clarita Christian School waited for the serve, needing only one point in the fifth and final game. As the serve hit the net, the Cardinals were propelled to the semifinals of the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Leading the way for SCCS was Kristina Gibson with 11 kills, 12 digs, five aces and one block. Kaley Morrison finished with nine kills, 11 digs, five aces and ...
Project Lifesaver: bringing them home safely
High on every parent's "worst fear" list is the worry that his or her child will get lost, especially if the youngster has a disorder that would prevent him from communicating with others.
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'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.
Local business taking donations for USO care packages
Flair Cleaners, a family owned business with a location in Valencia, has launched its third annual Flair Care Package Drive in conjunction with the USO of Greater Los Angeles for care packages to be sent to troops.
Princess Cruises becomes commemorative partner for Vietnam anniversary
Princess Cruises held an event Thursday to honor veterans and note the company's selection as a commemorative partner in the nationwide effort to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War this year.
Women Empowerment Build slated for Saturday
The Santa Clarita and San Fernando charter of Habitat for Humanity will join in the 2013 Women Empowerment Build this Saturday, which will focus on female veterans and those who have experienced loss during wartime.
