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Arias jury deadlocked but must keep deliberatingPHOENIX (AP) - Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge Wednesday they are unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether the convicted murderer should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend, prompting the judge to send them back to the deliberation room to work through their differences.
May 22, 2013
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Greuel thanks supporters after failed LA mayor bidLOS ANGELES (AP) - Wendy Greuel is thanking supporters who tried to make her Los Angeles' first woman mayor.
May 22, 2013
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By The Associated Press
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Man who died in apparent fall at UCLA identifiedLOS ANGELES (AP) - Coroner's officials have identified a man found dead at the University of California, Los Angeles, campus after an apparent fall from a building.
May 22, 2013
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Republican wins Central Valley state Senate raceSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Republican has won a hotly contested state Senate contest in the southern San Joaquin Valley, with his top Democratic rival conceding Wednesday that the race will not go to a runoff.
May 22, 2013
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By The Associated Press
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Construction begins to widen I-5 in NorwalkNORWALK - Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) began construction today on a $302 million project on the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) that will ease traffic congestion for 230,000 motorists daily - and provide jobs for Southern California.
May 22, 2013
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Source: California Department of Transportation
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Santa Clarita Valley News
CHP hands out 57,000 tickets for distracted driving(Sacramento, CA) – More than 57,000 drivers were ticketed for handheld cell phone talking or texting during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The citations written by CHP officers as well as over 250 local law enforcement agencies across the state match the number handed to drivers in last year's April campaign. The monthly number of cell phone tickets outside of ...
May 22, 2013
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source: California Highway Patrol
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Santa Clarita Valley News
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 22, 2013Data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The user assumes the entire risk related to the use of this data. The county of Los Angeles and the Sheriff's Department provide no warrant, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of furnished data. In no event shall the county of Los Angeles or its Sheriff's Department be liable for any errors in the content of this information, or for any damages, ...
May 22, 2013
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Source: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Man shot to death in Boston bombing probeORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities at his home early Wednesday while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case, officials said.
May 22, 2013
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2 infants among the dead in OklahomaOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week.
May 22, 2013
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By Associated Press
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LA voters back cap on pot dispensariesLOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles voters have approved a proposition limiting the number of medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
May 22, 2013
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Garcetti elected mayor of LALOS ANGELES (AP) - City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a caustic campaign in which he depicted his fellow Democrat as a pawn of powerful labor bosses.
May 22, 2013
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By Associated Press
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Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly completeMOORE, Okla. (AP) - Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.
May 22, 2013
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Steve and Cokie Roberts: Astonishing attack on our core valuesFinally, an issue Republicans and Democrats can agree on:
May 22, 2013
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Water is topic at VIA lunchMore than 120 of the Santa Clarita Valley's movers and shakers learned about the importance of water Tuesday during a luncheon of the Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita.
May 22, 2013
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By Jim Holt
Signal Senior Staff Writer
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Santa Clarita Valley News
The Obama scandalsObama and his minions are mired up to their eyeballs in scandals, what with Benghazigate, the IRS targeting of conservative groups for harassment, and the Justice Departments secret grab of Associated Press phone records, not to mention the lingering Operation Fast & Furious debacle.
May 22, 2013
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Brian Baker
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Archive site resultsDiana West: Why aren't feathers flying over Brennan nomination?We all know what happens when the fox guards the chicken coop - or do we? Our state of psychological disarmament makes us unable to recognize even such an obvious threat. I can't think of another explanation for why the country hasn't melted down the Capitol switchboard with phone calls to U.S. senators beseeching them not to confirm John Brennan as the next director of the CIA. What's so scary about Brennan, currently President Obama's ...
February 17, 2013
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Michael Reagan: Making SenseOur failure in chief gave us his annual blurred vision of America again Tuesday night. Based on his State of the Union message, Barack Obama's eyesight is as ideologically impaired as ever. Despite four years of failure, he still sees only one road America can go down to regain its economic health. Not down the capitalist road of free enterprise and liberty that made us the richest country in history. He wants to continue down ...
February 17, 2013
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A masquerade fit for a queenWho's behind that mask? That was the theme Feb. 8 when the Canyon Theatre Guild hosted the Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball, a new take on its annual "Night of a Thousand Stars" fundraiser.
February 17, 2013
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By Michele E. Buttelman
Signal Features Editor
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SCV Life
In the Service: Dave H. SteinDave H. Stein Navy Seaman Dave H. Stein, a 2006 graduate of Saugus High School, Saugus, Calif., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Stein completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot ...
February 17, 2013
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By Signal Staff
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In The Service
John Rosemond: Living with ChildrenLiving with Children John Rosemond Copyright 2013, John K. Rosemond The principal of a middle school recently confided in me that "this bullying thing has gotten completely out of hand." He wasn't referring to bullying itself, although that's certainly out of hand. Instead, he referred to the fact that many parents have become overly sensitized to the possibility that their kids might, at any moment, become bullied and overreact, therefore, to any indication that they ...
February 17, 2013
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John Rosemond
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SCV Life
Spring is in the air in the SCVIt seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
February 17, 2013
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By Michele E. Buttelman
Signal Features Editor
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SCV Life
Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
February 17, 2013
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By Signal Staff
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SCV Life
In the Service: Jacob T. AndersonJacob T. Anderson Army Spec. Jacob T. Anderson has returned to the U.S. after being deployed overseas at a forward operating base to serve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Enduring Freedom is the official name given to anti-terrorism military operations involving U.S. troops and allied coalition partners. Active duty and reserve component members from all branches of the U.S. armed forces have been deployed to support the war against global terrorism outside the ...
February 17, 2013
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By Signal Staff
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SCV Life
In the service: Nicolas A. DiazNicolas A. Diaz Air Force Airman Nicolas A. Diaz graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Diaz is the ...
February 17, 2013
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By Signal Staff
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SCV Life
Artist offers watercolor-mixed media demoRea Nagel will demonstrate mixed media watercolor painting at the Feb.18 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists' Association.
February 17, 2013
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By Signal Staff
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SCV Life
UCLA withstands StanfordSTANFORD (AP) - Shabazz Muhammad had another solid outing in what has been a stellar first season at UCLA. This time, however, it was the Bruins' other freshman who stood out most.
February 16, 2013
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By The Associated Press
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Prep girls hoops: The Cowboys’ three spreeLed by Kali Vittallo, the No. 6 seeded Canyon Cowboys girls basketball team defeated the Channel Islands Raiders 75-44 in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IIAA playoffs Saturday at Canyon High School.
February 16, 2013
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By Michael Grandinetti
For The Signal
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Prep Sports
Prep girls hoops: A star strikes the WildcatsPALMDALE – Everyone in the gym knew who the West Ranch Wildcats girls basketball team needed to stop.
February 16, 2013
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By Dan Agnew
Signal Staff Writer
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Prep Sports
Yacht sets record from New York to San FranciscoSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A racing yacht named after one of the world's fastest cars has docked in San Francisco after what organizers said was the fastest passage of a single-hulled sailing vessel from New York to San Francisco.
February 16, 2013
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By Associated Press
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Afghan leader says he'll ban airstrike requestsKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Angry over civilian deaths, President Hamid Karzai announced plans Saturday to ban Afghan security forces from requesting international airstrikes on residential areas.
February 16, 2013
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