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Vikes bring it early and often
The Valencia girls soccer team opened Foothill League play with an emphatic statement Tuesday, storming into Saugus and scoring four goals before the first half was even 20 minutes old. The Vikings ended up with a 4-2 victory.
Schools must enforce rules
Bullying expert Derek Randel welcomes California Assembly Bill 86 but says school enforcement, not new legislation, is the answer.
Gary Horton: Make your own news story that sticks
Razor blades hidden inside Halloween apples. Heart attack movie popcorn butter. Tina Fey spoofing Sarah Palin.
Happy about open spaces
As an avid hiker and sportsman, I am delighted to hear that the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 was introduced into the Senate recently ("Wilderness bill encourages locals," Jan. 8).
Thanks to ‘Buck’ McKeon
I just heard a new lands bill was submitted to the Senate ("Wilderness bill encourages locals," Jan. 8).
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 14, 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: First Word
Kenneth W. Keller: Good employees are highly valuable
Jack Welch, the former head of GE, co-writes a weekly column for Business Week magazine. Sometimes the "Dear Abby" format is used, when someone sends in a question and Welch, together with his wife Suzy, provides answers and thought-provoking perspective.
Your Community: Dates to watch, upcoming events
Saturday Towsley Canyon is a year 'round home for some birds. 8 a.m. early morning bird hike in Towsley Canyon. Beginners are welcome. Bring binoculars and meet at the entrance of Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Two hour program. Info: www.lamountains.com or call (310) 858-7272 ext 115 Program sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and presented by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority. Jan. 24 The Santa ...
Teens explore theater at CalArts
This is the fourth year of the CalArts and Arroyo Seco Jr. High School Theater Games and Improvisation Project where both schools are given the opportunity to learn from one another through theater games and improv techniques.
Dems head to state convention
More than 80 Democrats living in the Santa Clarita, northern San Fernando and eastern Simi Valleys met on Saturday to elect 12 delegates for the California Democratic Party's Convention, which will be held April 24 through 26 in Sacramento.
Ferry to visit local Republicans
The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of the California Republican Assembly will be welcoming Santa Clarita Mayor Frank Ferry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the International House of Pancakes, 24737 Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch.
Economic forecasts at VIA luncheon
Following one of the most devastating economic years in history, business and industry leaders are understandably concerned with forecasts for 2009.
Board starts planning Castaic high school
Construction of a Castaic high school, which should reduce student loads at two other local high schools and give kids a shorter commute to school, should take one step closer to reality this month as district officials begin discussing how to spend bonds local voters passed in November.
Israel and Gaza: Who's responsible?
Israel is justified in its attack against Hamas in Gaza. It is Hamas who is responsible for the violence.
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 13, 2009
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Articles By Author - Signal Staff
Tom Purcell: Advice from the master
ill Clinton, wearing a white toga and a crown of gold, sat in a garden while attractive women fed him grapes. President Obama, having just suffered the most devastating week of his presidency, sat nearby, seeking advice in the art of telling whoppers. Using the Socratic method of teaching, Clinton began to tutor his new student.
$6 million to fight the Frazier Park fire
FRAZIER PARK (AP) - A fire that broke last week near Frazier Park has closed a state park and already has cost more than $6 million to fight.
Kershaw pitches 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - With speculation that Don Mattingly could be fired sometime this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager needed Clayton Kershaw to pitch well in the worst way.
‘A Knight Like No Other’ at Trinity
When Trinity was founded, it only had Kindergarten through second grade and planning a prom was many years down the road.
Frank Ferry: Live from City Hall
May is Building Safety Month and the ideal time to tackle all of those home-improvement projects on your "to do" list before summer is in full swing.
LAPD officer from Castaic arrested on molestation charge
A Los Angeles Police Department officer who lives in Castaic is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on a child molestation charge, according to an LAPD spokesman and court documents.
Child required medical aid at Saugus pool
A child was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital following an incident at a community pool today, officials said.
Chile miner happy to be played by Banderas in film
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) - Antonio Banderas will play the charismatic miner known as "Super Mario," who in 2010 became the public face of 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for 69 days.
Calif.: 5 church members killed in van crash
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A van carrying church members returning from a California gathering careened off of a southern Illinois freeway and overturned several times Monday, killing five people and sending six others to hospitals, authorities said.
Founding member of The Doors dies
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complimented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.
MacFarlane won't return to host Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.
Fresno homeowner kills robbery suspect with sword
FRESNO (AP) - Authorities say a central California homeowner killed a robbery suspect with a samurai sword during a home invasion.
Canyon Country man to appear in court on murder charge
A Canyon Country man accused of killing his father Thursday was to be arraigned in court Monday morning on the felony charge of murder, court papers show.
Valencia crash sends motorcyclist to hospital
A motorcyclist was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Monday morning following a traffic collision in Valencia, an emergency response official said.
Fire near Frazier Park has cost $6 million to fight
FRAZIER PARK (AP) - A fire that broke last week near Frazier Park has closed a state park and already has cost more than $6 million to fight.
