Archive By Author - Signal Staff
Local company unveils breakthrough LED projector
Valencia, Calif.-based Wavien Inc. today announced that its patented Premien LED projector technology produces output in excess of 200 lumens using a single white 50-watt LED.
Advisory vote for Westside residents OK'd for November ballot
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - To provide the residents of Sunset Pointe, Southern Oaks, Stevenson Ranch, Westridge, Tesoro, Castaic and Val Verde a voice in the future of their communities, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Antonovich to place an advisory vote on the governance structure of the unincorporated areas of Santa Clarita Valley on the Nov. 3 ballot. "With the vital information necessary to make informed choices with ...
Supply drive to benefit local students in need
As part of a fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club, DoSomething.org and Staples are encouraging local teens to collect and drop off school supplies to two local Staples through Sept. 19.
CHP: auto thefts in decline
The California Highway Patrol reported vehicle thefts have seen declines for three consecutive years, amounting to the largest decrease in more than a decade.
Kenneth W. Keller: How to recognize the bad apples in the bunch
Twenty years ago, I joined a company where I reported to one of the vice presidents. It didn't take me too long to reach the conclusion that he was a terrific interviewer and represented the company well externally, but at the same time he was also a lousy leader, manager and supervisor. What was most interesting aspect to me was his "Jekyll-and-Hyde" personality. Outside of work, he was funny, charming and friendly. Inside of work, ...
The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 22, 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:
Your Community
Saturday Meet the Brittany Foundation's "Awesome Adoptables" at the Disney "G-Force" Premier at Edwards Theatre Valencia from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations of bleach, laundry detergent, 8 1/2" x 11" white copy paper, honey, six foot leashes and giftcards to Costco, Home Depot, Staples, PetSmart or Petco are being sought. Bring an item with you or make a donation and you'll be entered to win four free movie passes for Edwards Theater! 24435 Town ...
Summer fun at the Val Verde Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Clubs, Santa Clarita's Department of Parks and Recreation and the Sheriff's Youth Activity League organized summer activities at Val Verde Park including hikes, a youth softball league and various field trips.
Senior Center gives lessons in driver safety
The senior driving population is expected to double by the year 2030. Given that growing number and the California Highway Patrol's commitment to promoting road safety, the CHP has a special class in store for Santa Clarita Valley seniors. On Tuesday, July 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Activity Rooms 1 and 2 of the SCV Senior Center, John Lutz, Public Information Officer for the California Highway Patrol, Newhall Area, will conduct a Senior ...
Gary Horton: There is no if ... just and
"Remember the last time I told you I love you - It was warm and safe in our perfect world - 'I said I love you,' I said ... and you didn't say a word. "Just held your hands to your shining eyes And I watched as the tears ran through your fingers Held your hands to your shining eyes and cried ... "'If you die' you said, 'so do I' you said - But ...
Fraud is the real culprit
A recent front-page story in The Signal ("Mom challenges disability cuts," July 15) highlighted a young man with a disabling neurological condition and his mother, LeeAnn Holmes, who cares for him.
Bring back the jobs
I can understand why the economy is not turning around. Seventy percent of the economy is generated by consumer spending, but families will not spend if they have no prospects for jobs and income. We don't need all this hand-wringing over stimuli, or trillion-dollar recovery packages that are supposed to turn the economy around, when the solution is predicated on the return of jobs that give Americans the confidence to spend. I demand that our ...
Romaine, Pecan and Pear Salad
Yield: 6 servings 6 cups Romaine lettuce, washed and torn 1 cup radicchio, washed and torn 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 Bosc pears, thinly sliced 1 cup pecans 3/4 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup raspberry or red wine vinaigrette dressing 1/3 cup feta cheese, optional Place Romaine, radicchio, parsley and shallots in large bowl and toss gently. ...
Chicken Salad with Roasted Tomatoes
Yield: 2 servings 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped and toasted 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons butter 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 ...
Warm Pasta Salad with Pecans and Spinach
Yield: 4 servings 8 ounces rigatoni pasta 1/4 cup Italian or Greek dressing 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 5 ounces baby spinach 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup toasted pecans Cook pasta in 2 quarts boiling, salted water until ...
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
50 injured as car drives into Va. parade
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.
SCV deputies to run in Memorial Torch Relay
Although we honor their memory and sacrifice every day, the month of May brings a special time each year when the law enforcement community comes together with family members, friends, dignitaries, community leaders , elected officials, and the community to recognize and remember our fallen heroes in special memorial ceremonies locally and throughout the Nation.
17 bodies removed from Modesto funeral home
MODESTO (AP) - Officials say 17 bodies have been removed from a Modesto funeral home after complaints the home was taking too long to cremate the bodies.
Police seek man who halted school bus
REDLANDS, Calif. (AP) - Redlands police are looking for a man who pulled over a school bus, flashed a badge and told the driver he was a police officer.
Official: 'Amazing' no one killed in train crash
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate that no one was killed and that there weren't even more injuries.
Falling yen to make Japan's goods more affordable
Attention, bargain-hunters around the world: Japanese goods - from cars to televisions - are going on sale.
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youths?
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
4.3 earthquake hits near Eureka
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - There are no reports of damage or injuries after a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Northern California.
Pa. coffee run leads to hatchet hitchhiker arrest
ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) - Two cups of coffee ended life on the run for an Internet sensation known as Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker.
$1 million in jewelry stolen near Cannes film fest
PARIS (AP) - Thieves ripped a safe from the wall of a hotel room near the Cannes Film Festival and made off with around $1 million worth of jewelry, in a brazen late-night burglary just hours after the screening of a film about break-ins at the homes of Hollywood celebrities, French officials said Friday.
Brief panic as blanks fired during Cannes TV show
CANNES, France (AP) - A live outdoor television broadcast from the Cannes Film Festival was briefly interrupted Friday when what sounded like gunshots sent crew and spectators scurrying for cover.
Preschool director retires
On Sunday, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners will come together at The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall to honor Esther Kloth's long career as the director of the Little Shepherd's Preschool.
MLB: Dodgers slammed in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Los Angeles manager Don Mattingly said too many walks and too many errors gave the Atlanta Braves far too much help.
A guide to the Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) - All eyes will be on Kentucky Derby winner Orb in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The 3-year-old colt will take on eight challengers in the second leg of the Triple Crown. If he wins, Orb will attempt to become the first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978 at the Belmont Stakes on June 8. In the Preakness, Orb will be facing five horses he defeated in the Derby and three who did not run in the race.
City’s jobless rate falls below 6 percent
Santa Clarita's April jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent, a drop from 6.1 percent in March, according to statistics released Friday.
