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Newhall Community Center opens Pride Week with neighborhood clean-up
Members of the city of Santa Clarita's Newhall Community Center hosted a neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, April 11 to kick off Santa Clarita's Pride Week, which continues through Saturday, April 18.
Workshop designed to help families cope in tough economy
The city of Santa Clarita will host a "Coping Skills for Families and Teens in this Economy" workshop on Wednesday, April 22 at City Hall's Council Chambers.
COC celebrates Earth Day April 22
In celebration of Earth Day, College of the Canyons will host several events on Wednesday, April 22 to promote sustainability and demonstrate the many ways individuals can positively impact the environment.
COC hosts ‘Career and Job Search Preparation’ workshops
College of the Canyons' Career Services hosts the next installation of its "Career and Job Search Preparation" workshops -- "How To Prepare For A Job Fair" -- from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, on both the Valencia and the Canyon Country campuses.
Crawford named principal of Sierra Vista Junior High
Mark Crawford who has served as assistant principal of Hart High School since 2003 has been named the new principal of Sierra Vista Junior High School.
‘Hero of the Week’ ceremony honors local young people
The city of Santa Clarita's Anti-Gang Task Force will host a "Hero of the Week" recognition ceremony on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.
Valencia is efficient on mound, powerful at plate
Behind five home runs and a complete game from starter Nick Rivas, visiting Valencia High blew out Canyon High 12-1 on Wednesday.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: April 16, 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:
Boys & Girls Club brings the magic Saturday
The third annual "An Evening of Magic" benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, April 18 will feature nearly three hours of magic, including close-up, parlor and stage performances, presented by the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 280.
Right-wing jokesters
I am in agreement with Michael Cruz and his letter about unity ("It's about unity, not pork," April 5). His comments about President Reagan and Speaker Tip O'Neil remind me of a story I heard first-hand recently.
Lynne Plambeck: Meet us at the Fair
The Earth Day Fair, that is! The city of Santa Clarita will hold its very first Earth Day Fair at Central Park this Saturday (more info on the city's Web site at www.santa-clarita.com).
Study shows industry's impact on state economy
SANTA MARIA, Calif. -- California Space Authority (CSA) directors and trustees, executive members and representatives from the state of California release a study on the space industry's economic impact on the state, the nation and the world from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (ET) on Monday, April 20 at the National Press Club/Library Room, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C.
ROP career program honors top students
Ava Bardsley, a senior at Hart High School, has been named Outstanding Student of the Year by the Hart School District's Regional Occupational Program.
SCV Senior Center offers free lectures, clinics in May
Accessible Home Health Care of Northwest Los Angeles County presents "Home Care with Compassion" from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 in Activity Rooms 1 & 2 of the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market Street. Information on veterans' assistance will also be provided.
Sports Complex offers ‘Open Play Pickleball’ for local seniors
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents 50 years of age and older to participate in "Open Play Pickleball" on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the city's Sports Complex Gymnasium.
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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.
UPDATE: Shooting victim identified
Officials with the County Coroner's office have identified the Canyon Country man shot and killed Thursday as 53-year-old Juan Mejia.
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
LAS VEGAS (AP) - The latest high-stakes court hearing for O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capital of big gambles has come to a close with the former football star's defense team feeling confident that their client is closer to getting out of prison.
