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Trump backs free speech
Donald Trump, who owns the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss California pageants, announced Monday that Carrie Prejean will be allowed to keep her Miss California title.
Socialist dogma
In his "Teachers and dogma" Letter to the Editor (The Signal, May 10), Don Gately had a question about Jim Horton's May 2 letter ("Teachers unions addicted"). He asked, "How does Horton figure global warming is a part of socialistic dogma?"
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 15, 2009
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Meningitis quarantine at Castaic jail
A possible case of meningitis in a Pitchess Detention Center inmate prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to quarantine about 180 prisoners.
McKeon hosts 'telephone town hall' tonight at 6:30
Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-Calif.) hosts a one-hour "tele-town hall meeting" for residents of the 25th Congressional District tonight at 6:30.
Laura Frappier sings at Bella Cucina Saturday night
Vocalist Laura Frappier will perform Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bella Cucina resturaunt, 27430 The Old Road.
Community tying together for 'White Ribbon Week'
The city of Santa Clarita, Frontier Toyota, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department, Safe Rides, The Signal and the Blue Ribbon Task force will team up for the annual White Ribbon Week and Drive Safe Program, which is designed to teach teens and graduating seniors about safe driving.
Famed trainer unleashes 'National Dog Bite Prevention Week' May 17
A famed Hollywood dog trainer and a descendent of one of the world's most popular dogs are teaming with the United States Postal Service and other partners to bring attention to a major campaign in America: Dog bite prevention.
Strickland renewable energy bill passes key vote
Wednesday, SCA 13/SB 534, authored by State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks), which authorizes a property tax exemption for the instillation of small wind turbines or geothermal heat pump systems, passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 14, 2009
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Breaking ground in Newhall
Newhall County Water District General Manager Stephen Cole, front left, shovels dirt as workmen look on at the groundbreaking ceremonies for a new eco-friendly NCWD building in Newhall on Wednesday.
Lynne Plambeck: Watering on a wish and a prayer
A Signal article last week quoted Dan Masnada, general manager of Castaic Lake Water Agency, as saying there would be adequate water to serve Newhall Land's Newhall Ranch development.
Thoughts on pacifism
I would point out to Phil Rizzo ("Full Speed to Port," The Signal, May 6) that English pacifist groups in the early '30s were heavily funded by the Nazis who knew full well their tactical value.
The Master's season comes to a close
The Master's College's baseball team's season ended Wednesday with a 5-4 loss to Taylor University of Indiana on the second day of the NAIA National Championship Opening Round Field 3 Tournament in Mt. Berry, GA.
Julie M. Sturgeon: A bit of good news for first-time home buyers
The First-Time Homebuyer Credit has been extended and enhanced. Use it and you might be able to benefit on your 2008 income tax return, even if you bought or built your home during 2009.
Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) - An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest on Thursday - although his record may last only a few days. An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record, plans his own ascent next week.
Thunderstorms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.
Obama: America at "crossroads" in terror fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes, including more control by the U.S. military, while leaving key details of the controversial program secret.
Restaurant torched in 4th night of Sweden riots
STOCKHOLM (AP) - Groups of youths have burnt down a restaurant, torched more than 30 cars and injured three police in a fourth night of riots in suburbs of the Swedish capital that started following a fatal police shooting.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 23, 2013
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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!
