Doña Oxford boogies at Town Center Friday night

Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor along with Good Neighbor Pharmacy present Doña Oxford, "The Boogie Woogie Woman," and her two-fisted piano playing for the next concert in the 11th annual Lexus of Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series on Friday, July 17 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Freeway slims as firefighters keep blaze dormant

Two lanes on Interstate 5 north of Castaic remained closed Tuesday night as firefighters tried to make sure a weakened 288-acre blaze near Pyramid Lake didn't spring back to life, a U.S National Forest spokeswoman said.

Your Community: Dates to Watch

Saturday Canned food drive to benefit SCV Food Pantry 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Meet characters from Star Wars from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and see a performance by Shanica Knowles (Amber on Disney's "Hannah Montana) who will sing and sign autographs at 1 p.m. Attendees are asked to donate at least one canned good. Anyone who donates a canned good can have their pictures taken with their favorite Star Wars character. Pavillions at ...

The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 15, 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: Upcoming Events

Jazz & Blues Concert Series The Lexus of Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway adjacent to the Hyatt Valencia returns 7 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28. Music, food and beverage and activities for kids. Admission is free. 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia. City of SC Concerts in the Park The City of Santa Clarita presents "Concerts in the Park" at Central Park every Saturday at 7 p.m. through ...

Gary Horton: It's not about Sarah Palin

This column isn't about Sarah Palin. It's about us and how we dysfunctionally relate to her dysfunctions.

Madoff didn’t kill anyone

Murderers, rapists, child molesters, kidnappers, or senior abusers - the lowest forms of predators - don't receive this kind of sentence.

Kenneth W. Keller: The biggest mistakes business owners can make

People who own businesses make mistakes, perhaps more mistakes than their counterparts in Corporate America. This happens because in Corporate America, making mistakes is not only something to be avoided, making a big enough one means paying the ultimate price of losing your income. The tendency is to maintain the status quo.

Thoughts on our California fiscal crises

Here are some thoughts about California's fiancial crises. 1. The Legislature has failed the people of California miserably. 2. I firmly believe the crisis is a result of a spending problem and not a revenue problem. While it may not make a difference in light of the magnitude of the problem, the Integrated Waste Management Board is representative of the fiscal failure. As long as this board exists and we pay termed-out, washed-up ...

County welfare for kids of illegal aliens nears $48 million in May

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Figures from the Department of Public Social Services show that children of illegal aliens in Los Angeles County collected more than $21 million in welfare and more than $26 million in food stamps in May 2009.

Johnny Strat, Project Wavelength rock The Whisky tonight

Santa Clarita-based singer-songwriter Johnny Strat and his group Project Wavelength play the world-famous Whisky on the Sunset Strip tonight from 8:30 to 10.

Trekkers beam in for SCV Food Pantry food drive Saturday

SCV Food Pantry will hold a canned food drive on Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at Pavilions, 27095 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita 91355.

City slashes prices on recreational passes

The city of Santa Clarita is reducing the price of several recreational passes. The city's Summer Fun Pass, Recreational Swim Pass, and Gymnasium Pass will all be offered for a reduced price and cover entrance fees to several city facilities and events through Labor Day. The Summer Fun Pass, which originally cost $120 for adults and $65 for kids, is now available at a greatly reduced price: $65 for adults and $35 for kids. The ...

MedicAlert, Autism Society launch new program

TURLOCK, Calif. -- MedicAlert Foundation International, the leader in emergency response medical information services, has teamed up with the Autism Society to provide protection and peace of mind through a new program, Medic Alert + Safe and Sound(R), offered under the respective registered trademarks of the cooperating sponsors.

McKeon slams Dems' new health care plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) issued the following statement today after House Democrats hastily revealed massive legislation to overhaul the nation's health care system:

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Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 21 injured

SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

Rebates benefit buyers and the local economy

Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.

Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation

Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.

At least seven injured in two crashes on Highway 14

Two multi-car crashes involving five vehicles injured at least seven people and caused a backup on the northbound Highway 14.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.

Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

College of the Canyons football adapting to slew of changes

COC Insider: Cougars close season with two state titles

Tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma; no injuries reported

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.

Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.

Officer shot in Marathon showdown wants to work

BOSTON (AP) - With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he's determined to return to duty.