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Girl Scout event promotes fitness
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) will host a dance party and special viewing of Sabrina Bryan's "BYOU2" fitness DVD on Thursday, May 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. for girls ages 9-14.
COC honored for use of proven, innovative teaching strategies
Officials from the Hewlett Leaders in Student Success program recognized College of the Canyons Friday as one of three California community colleges honored in 2009 for the use of innovative and proven teaching strategies in the college's "basic skills" foundational math and English programs.
SCV BBC throws next networking mixer June 25
The SCV Black Business Committee throws its next BBC Networking Mixer Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. at a location to be announced later.
City and COC present ‘Jump Start Your Job Search’ workshop
The city of Santa Clarita and College of the Canyons will host a "Jump Start Your Job Search" workshop on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.
Racer's Edge hosts blood drive May 17
Racer's Edge Indoor Karting and the Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the American Red Cross host a blood drive this Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Racer's Edge, 26455 Ruether Ave., Santa Clarita 91350.
'Mayor for a Day' student contest winners chosen
What is the one thing you would do if you were Mayor of the city of Santa Clarita for one day?
Play around with 'Moliere Impromptu'
The drama department at Saugus High School will present "Moliere Impromptu," a new play by Rinne Goff, from May 20 to 23 in the multipurpose theater room on the Saugus campus.
City offers job seekers a competitive edge
The city of Santa Clarita and the College of the Canyons will host a "Jump Start Your Job Search" workshop on Thursday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.
FCOC hosts art festivals
The College of the Canyons Fine and Performing Arts division will host its 2009 "ARTstART Festival" on Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 17 at the Valencia campus. The festival will celebrate the aesthetic achievements of its students and COC's artistic offerings and facilities.
Tom Rush, The Lovell Sisters to perform
Musician Tom Rush and the trio The Lovell Sisters will play at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons at 2 p.m. on May 16.
Tax businessmen, save tournament
At first I was dismayed when I read in The Signal ("City to woo tourism," May 5) that the city might not be able to hold the Champions Classic golf tournament because AT&T had pulled out as title sponsor along with its $2 million contribution to the event. But then when The Signal informed me that the tournament brings about $7 million to the city's businesses, the answer became clear. Since businesses make so much ...
Postal on stamp price hike
Regarding Mary Mello's Letter to the Editor "The post office is getting too costly" (The Signal, Sept. 18, 2008):
The Signal.com's Daybreak: May 11, 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:
The Signal's March Madness winner
From left to right, Paul De La Cerda, The Signal's operations and marketing director, Judie Pieper, Jerry Caston and son Richard Caston. Pieper won the March Madness contest sponsored by The Signal. She won a new dryer provided by Caston's TV's & Appliances in Newhall.
Man carrying gun arrested
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies arrested Edgar Zuniga, of Sylmar, early Saturday morning for carrying a concealed weapon and possessing drugs, Lt. Mark Hershey said. Zuniga, 29, was standing on a center divider on Bouquet Canyon Road around 3:30 a.m. while his Chevrolet car was stopped in the number two lane on Bouquet Canyon. Road. near Camargo Drive. When the deputy approached Zuniga, he noticed a white sock hanging from the suspect's pant pocket.
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'Curb' actor Jeff Garlin won't face charges in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.
Netflix cuts original TV deal with DreamWorks
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Netflix announced a deal on Monday to air television programming from Dreamworks Animation in what the company described as its biggest transaction ever for original first-run content.
Galaxy acquire midfielder Mastroeni from Rapids
CARSON, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Galaxy have acquired six-time MLS All-Star midfielder Pablo Mastroeni in a trade with the Colorado Rapids.
LA stolen car chase turns into standoff
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A standoff between Los Angeles police and two suspects in a stolen car has ended.
Long-idle downtown LA lot sold to city for park
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Thirty-seven years after a downtown Los Angeles state building was torn down due to earthquake damage, the 1.9-acre site has been purchased by the city for another civic center park.
Mohamed Lahna aims for 2016 Paralympic triathlon
SAN MATEO, Calif. (AP) - Mohamed Lahna removes the prosthetic he uses for everyday activity, attaches another to his right leg worn specifically for running, then takes off around the bright blue track at the College of San Mateo among all the lunch-hour walkers and joggers.
Judge considers effect of fungus on Calif. inmates
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A federal judge in San Francisco is considering whether an airborne fungus that occurs naturally in the San Joaquin Valley presents enough of a public health danger that thousands of vulnerable state prison inmates should be moved to other locations.
COC Cougar Stadium Closing For Turf Replacement & Track Resurfacing Project
SANTA CLARITA - College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium will be temporarily closed effective Monday, June 17, as the college embarks on a several-weeks long artificial turf replacement and track resurfacing project.
Putin: US-Russia positions on Syria don't coincide
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin (POO'-tihn) has told President Barack Obama that their positions on Syria do not coincide but both leaders agree on the need to push for negotiations in Syria's two-year-old civil war.
LA teacher arrested after wife's stabbing death
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Court documents allege that a Los Angeles teacher arrested in the fatal stabbing of his estranged wife had threatened to kill her using piano wire, an ice pick, guns or pipe bombs.
Food companies work to make it look natural
NEW YORK (AP) - Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection.
Lawsuits filed against Calif.'s Delta Plan
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Environmental and fishing groups have filed a lawsuit against a broad, long-range plan to manage the ailing Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Supervisor reminds residents: Fireworks illegal in L.A. County
In anticipation of a high-danger fire season Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich reminds residents preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, that fireworks of any kind are illegal in Los Angeles County unincorporated communities and in many of its 88 cities.
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LA doctor not guilty of secret video recording
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles plastic surgeon who appeared on TV's "The Doctors" has been found not guilty of secretly making video recordings of patients who undressed for examinations.
