Archive By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Wilk bill to honor Reagan passes Assembly
The California Assembly has passed legislation authored by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, which would designate Feb. 6, 2013, as "Ronald Reagan Day" to honor the Republican president's achievements, influence and legacy.
Steven Tannehill: Part II - Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Small Business?
In Part I of this article I covered the basic ingredients in deciding if you are ready to start a small business – having entrepreneurial drive and vision, identifying market opportunities, and developing a solid business plan. In this part I'll touch on the basic ingredients needed to get your small business off the ground.
Clippers win 17th in row, finish December at 16-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jamal Crawford scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 107-96 on Sunday night for their 17th consecutive victory, becoming the third team in NBA history to record a perfect month.
NTSB: Signals activated before float on tracks
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - Federal investigators say the warning signals at a railroad crossing in West Texas were activated before a parade float crossed the tracks in an accident that killed military veterans.
Free flu vaccine clinic also practice against bioterrorism
More than 600 people turned out for the seventh annual free flu shot clinic Friday at College of the Canyons.
CIA found militant links a day after Libya attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - The CIA station chief in Libya reported to Washington within 24 hours of last month's deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate that there was evidence it was carried out by militants, not a spontaneous mob upset about an American-made video ridiculing Islam's Prophet Muhammad, U.S. officials have told The Associated Press.
This just in from the city of Santa Clarita
Road construction is scheduled to take place on Soledad Canyon Road between Prairie Lane and Poppy Meadow Street beginning Monday evening August 27, 2012 and continuing through mid-September as part of a roadway repaving project. Residents in the area and drivers who use this stretch of roadway should anticipate nighttime traffic delays Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
MLB: Billingsley wins again as Dodgers beat Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Matt Kemp, Hanley Ramirez, Andre Ethier and Juan Rivera came up empty.
Number of pot plants eradicated drops nationwide
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal data shows the number of live marijuana plants eradicated in outdoor and indoor grow operations has dropped in most states over the past three years, while the amount of bulk processed marijuana seized has doubled in that time. And authorities can't pinpoint exact reasons. One thing is known: California, which provides the lion's share of the millions of plants eradicated every year in the United States, saw a 46.5 percent ...
Homeland security boss saddened by shootings
WASHINGTON (AP) - Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says she is saddened by the deadly shootings in a suburban Denver movie theater, and she has instructed her department to provide any necessary support for the investigation. Napolitano says federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are responding to the event. Officials have a man in custody and believe he killed 12 people when he fired into a crowded movie theater. Copyright 2012 The Associated ...
California Supreme Court favors death row inmate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The California Supreme Court says a death row inmate sentenced to die for a Bakersfield killing should get a competency evaluation or a new trial. Monday's ruling came in an appeal of the 1995 conviction of Christopher Charles Lightsey, who was sentenced to death murdering 76-year-old William Compton. Lightsey was disruptive during court hearings and he fired five attorneys. He represented himself during a competency hearing, which ended with the ...
Romney sweeps 5 GOP presidential primaries
Mitt Romney has won the California Republican presidential primary, completing a sweep of contests in five states. Romney also won presidential primaries Tuesday in New Jersey, South Dakota, New Mexico and Montana. The victories add to a delegate total that already exceeds the number needed to win the nomination. Romney has 1,398 delegates. He needs 1,144 to win the Republican nomination at the party's national convention in August. Romney will take on Democrat Barack Obama ...
Today in the SCV: Monday, May 7, 2012
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School hosts science fair
About 40 Pinecrest School Valencia students took part in the school's annual science fair on March 23. A total of 41 students in grades 3, 4 and 5 participated in the fair and about a dozen students took home medals. The winning projects focused on plants, engineering, physics, temperature, solar energy, dental hygiene and the five senses.
Business Education
CORRECTION: A March 17 Business story titled "Bank expands with purchase" incorrectly reported the status of California United Bank's purchase of Premier Commercial Bank. An agreement to buy the Premier bank was made in late December. The merger is expected to close in the second quarter 2012. After closure of the deal, CUB's eight branch locations, combined with Premier's two branches, will result in 10 total branch locations for CUB. A March 21 Business ...
Articles By Author - Gilbert H. Snow
Three hurt in Alabama fuel barge explosions
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Multiple explosions aboard two fuel barges near Mobile, Ala., led to a major fire Wednesday night that left three people hospitalized with burns and created a situation so unstable that fire and rescue officials decided to let the fire burn into the night.
Tommy Milone gets third straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jed Lowrie drove in four runs, Saugus High graduate Tommy Milone won his third straight start and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 11-2 on Monday night.
Community scrapbook:
Donny Young, son of Don and Jill Young of Canyon Country, was recently named to the Dean's list with a 4.0 GPA.
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