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Ken Pulskamp: From dream to reality for cross-valley connector project
"It always seems impossible until it's done" -Nelson Mandela The Santa Clarita City Council cordially invites the community to attend a special grand opening event on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. The event will celebrate the completion of the last phase of the cross-valley connector, which extends Golden Valley Road to Newhall Ranch Road, providing a key connection to Bouquet Canyon/Newhall Ranch Road over the Santa Clara River. The cross-valley connector road grand ...

	Madness is as madness does Almost cut my 'stache It happened just the other day It's gettin' kinda long I could've said it was in my way But I didn't and I wonder why I feel like letting my freak flag fly (with apologies to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young) So, you ask, "How is Mustache March shaping up at The Signal?" "Oh, the horror!" I exclaim. Of those who entered the competition, which was pitched to me as a ...
	Tammy Messina: Homework makes for a better America There are many issues to be addressed in our nation today, including energy, economy and health care. And with each one, there is a broad spectrum of ideologies suggested to resolve the issue. To say that these ideological differences cause plenty of controversy would be a gross understatement.
	Michele Buttelman: Last call for Newsmakers event Did you remember to "spring forward?" I like "falling back" much, much better, but, alas, I guess the world runs smoother when everyone is on the "same" schedule! Newsmakers Awards on Friday
	Laurie Ender: City books new, larger library There are exciting things happening in Old Town Newhall! In an effort to better serve the community, the city of Santa Clarita is building a new, larger library with groundbreaking festivities slated for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Lyons and Main streets. The new Old Town Newhall Library will offer a larger, more modernized library facility, while continuing to reflect the historic roots of the area.
	From The Signal Archives: St. Francis Dam disaster kills 600 Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 91 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the March 15, 1928, Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise. It was 82 years ago today that the second-largest disaster in terms of lost life occurred in California.
	Michele Buttelman: Newsmakers promises fun, entertainment Welcome to my new space. I rather like the A3 page. I also think the newly redesigned Signal is pretty nifty looking. Newsmakers cometh March 19
	Competitive stupidity, the highest of aspirations So, it's possible I'm poking my head up too far and presenting a much better target here in the "regular paper," as opposed to my usual, sequestered and sheltered place-from-which-I-ambush in Escape. (Never fear, I plan to continue my rants there, as well, on alternate Fridays from this column.)
	Lila Littlejohn: At 91, Signal gets a makeover “A new look for The Signal,” the front-page headline proclaimed. “Local readers may not recognize The Signal when it arrives next week,” the story began, “but most of them will like it better than ever. The old newspaper will get a bright new look for the New Year.” It was January 1964 when The Signal — then nearly 45 years old — adopted the American eagle as its mascot, along with the mantra “Vigilance Forever.” ...
	Michele E. Buttelman: 'Born to Be Wild' auction Rain, rain come and stay! Make our hills so green today! That's my poem for the week. ‘Born to Be Wild'
	Lila Littlejohn: Train station makes a move Editor's note: As The Signal celebrates 91 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the Feb. 27, 1980, Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise. Apathy reigns
	Laurie Ender: Graffiti group chalks up a win The city of Santa Clarita's Graffiti Task Force celebrated another banner year in 2009, with 177 arrests made and more than 7,500 tags removed from Santa Clarita streets.
	Michele E. Buttelman: The best time of year in the SCV Isn't the rain we've had wonderful? What a great time of the year to get outside and walk or hike. It's beautiful and cool and my favorite time of the year in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope you saw the fabulous Escape section on Friday that featured several wonderful hikes to try. Much thanks to Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel for helping us out!
	Lila Littlejohn: Goat milk, cash for clunkers Editor’s note: As The Signal celebrates 91 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the Feb. 20, 1936, issue of the Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
	Laurene Weste: Discovery Park opens soon The city of Santa Clarita is well known for its wide array of outdoor activities and opportunities, including about 4,000 acres of beautiful open space, 60 miles of off-street trails and paseos, as well as 20 city parks and numerous top-of-the-line recreation facilities encompassing more than 260 acres.
	Michele E. Buttelman: Happy Valentine's Day to the SCV I hope everyone is celebrating a romantic, fun Valentine's Day. If you don't have a special Valentine this year ... don't be discouraged ... there's someone out there waiting for you, too!
	Frank Ferry: City tackles traffic fixes When Santa Clarita first became a city more than 20 years ago, one of its biggest challenges was improving traffic conditions in a city with heavy growth. The city faced this issue with resolve, embracing technology solutions while aggressively pursuing other innovative traffic improvements.
	Michele E. Buttelman: The best Elks roast, ever The best Elks roast, ever I'm enjoying the wet, cool weather. However, I'd be happier if my window wipers worked a bit better on my vehicle! A wonderful Elks Roast I think the recent Elks Roast that feted Jay Thomas was among the best I've ever attended. If you missed it, you missed a really fun evening. The roasters were actually funny, not so "blue" as in years past and the food was great. Jay ...
	Marsha McLean: Community dollars in action It’s no secret that Santa Clarita residents enjoy a high quality of life. Each year, 100 percent of residents’ tax dollars are re-invested locally to fund projects residents and businesses have told us are important for our city. The city’s Capital Improvement Program consists of a wide variety of projects. Capital-improvement projects include everything from the construction of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and public access ramps, to major city facilities like the city’s sports complex and ...
	Michele E. Buttelman: Kudos to Kennedy, Shaffery Did you see the big, beautiful moon on Friday night. I’m told that it was the biggest and brightest moon of the year — the wolf moon! I see the weather folks are calling for rain next week, too.
	Michael Picarella: Kid bits from the ‘burbs Party time Some people are Republicans. Some people are Democrats. Some people decline to state. My 6-year-old son said he’s a party man. “Hooray!” he says. “Party time!” Hits the spot every time “Living Spaces ... Yessss! Best Buy ... Yessss! Walmart — Save more, live better ... YES, YES, YESSSS!” My son loves when TV shows are interrupted so he can guess the commercials. Santa’s “rain” deer My boy told me that the ...
	From The Signal Archives ... : Of pother and endorsements Editor’s note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the Jan. 29, 1948, Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.
	Michele E. Buttelman: Dine out for disaster relief I’ve been battling bronchitis for the better part of this past week, which means I’ve not been able to enjoy the deluge as much as I would like. I can’t wait to see how green our valley will become this spring after all this rain!
	Michael Picarella: Daddy Man vs. 6-Year-Old Daddy Man (DM): If you move, I’ll know. If you make a peep, I’ll know. If you blink ... I’ll know.
	Lila Littlejohn: Raindrops and miniskirts Editor’s note: As The Signal celebrates 90 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley, we offer this peek into the SCV of days past. Following is from the Jan. 22, 1969, Newhall Signal and Saugus Enterprise.