The West Ranch Beacon — the recovered run
Community blog · 2005–2013
The West Ranch Beacon
News & Commentary for the Santa Clarita Valley
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200516 posts
November
- 30June/July 2005
- 30A Commentary The Signal Wouldn’t Print
- 30Be a Smart Shopper about Annexation
- 30March/ 2005 A Hero in our Community
December
- 1Alert: Bobcat Spotted
- 5Alert: holiday Lights
- 5Dec. Town Council Meeting
- 5Event: Dec 17th
- 6Update: Holiday Lights and Menorah
- 7Reminder: Town Council Meeting tonight @ 6:30
- 8Event Update: Holiday Festivities at the Park
- 8Hey Dudes-New Skateboard Equipment at the Park
- 8Alert: New Signal Operating on The Old Road
- 13Event: Nutcracker Ballet at the Vital Express Center
- 16Update: The New Menorah has arrived!
- 19Update: New Menorah installed
2006225 posts
January
- 3Alert: January Town Council Meeting Canceled
- 3FYI: KB Home Design Center open to local residents
- 17Alert: I-5 lane closures per CALTRANS
- 19Alert: Caltrans work on Route 126
- 20Alert: Caltrans Lane Closure Update for I-5
- 24Alert: More I-5 Lane Closures
- 24Update: 8th Annual July 4th Show
- 30Alert: West Ranch Town Council Meeting
- 30Update: CalTrans Freeway Closures
- 31Update: West Ranch Town Council meeting Agenda
February
- 2Update: Attack on Hemingway
- 10Alert: Pico Canyon Kindergarten Overcrowding
- 15Alert: HOA Meeting tonight @ 6:00 PM
- 27Alert: CalTrans I-5 Lane Closures
- 27Alert: West Ranch Town Council Meeting
- 28Update: West Ranch Town Coucil Agenda 3/1/2006
March
- 3Alert: Stevenson Ranch HOA meeting March 15th
- 6Alert:CalTrans Closures
- 10Alert: I-5 Lane Closures
- 10News: DRHorton Helps out Pico Canyon Elementary
- 15Alert: Stevenson Ranch HOA Meeting tonight
- 15Be a Smart Shopper about Annexation
- 15Alert:FULL FREEWAY CLOSURE PLANNED
- 15Scroll Down!!
- 24Park Fees, Here we go again!!
- 27World Music Festival at CalArts; April 5-9
- 29March 28, 2006 Newhall School Board Meeting by Ronald Mechsner
- 29My full comments at the City Council meeting on 3/28
- 30The Daily News coverage of the City Park Fee matter
- 30The Rage of Frank Ferry Part 1
- 31The Rage of Frank Ferry Part II: “The Raging Bull”
April
- 1The Rage of Frank Ferry Part III; “Boss Tweed is Stuffed in an Attic”
- 3Couple of articles on City Council Candidates
- 7West Ranch Town Council Approved March Minutes
- 9Old Glory, No Worse for the Wear!
- 10Santa Clarita City Council Elections Tomorrow
- 11Annexation Opinion Missing the FACTS!
- 12The Status Quo is Alive and Well
- 13Where? On the road to nowhere
- 15Local Environmentalist and Others Litter City
- 15New signs Reinforce Identity
- 21Will the Left ever understand?
- 21LANE CLOSURES FOR I-5 CARPOOL LANE CONSTRUCTION 4/21 – 4/22
- 24The Signal Suppresses Local Volunteer; Again!
- 24The Signal publishes Threat against West Ranch Town Council
- 25Council Threat Ripples through Community
- 25News Flash: Sheriff “Raids” Signal Office!
- 25Supervisor Antonovich being Urged to look into Threats
- 25Who is Darryl Manzer? Why did he threaten the Town Council?
- 26West Ranch Town Council to Meet on May 3rd
- 27More on Stonecrest Annexation
- 28CalTrans Full Closure of 14 Freeway May 7th
- 30More on the Manzer Threat
May
- 1Setting the Record Straight and Moving On
- 8More Toilet paper please? The view from the “East”
- 8“The Arts” in the Eye of the Beholder
- 9West Ranch Town Council to Update PTA
- 11Quick Recap of the May 3rd West Ranch Town Council Meeting
- 11Terrific Volunteers at the Pico PTA
- 15More Annexation spin from the City
- 15Stevenson Ranch HOA May meeting
- 17Where do I Stand on the West Ranch?
- 18Alert:Route 14 To Close At Escondido Canyon
- 18Update: The Best Fireworks Show in the Valley
- 21CalArts Graduation; Friday Nights are Alright!
- 22Real Estate Signs Speak Volumes
- 23Stonecrest Annexation Meeting tonight
- 24Stonecrest, Cemex and Annexation
- 28Los Angeles International Film Festival, Mini Tribute to CalArts
- 28San Francisquito Canyon Road Reopens
- 28Sex Offenders Easily Found on State Internet Site
- 28Upcoming Trail Ride at Castaic Lake Recreation Area
- 29Stevenson Ranch Tagged; Again!
- 31West Ranch Town Council Elections
June
- 1Opinion: Pointing Out the “Horses Ass”
- 5Alert: West Ranch Town Council Meeting This Wednesday June 7th
- 6Election Day with relatively few Surprises
- 16Stevenson Ranch Softball League Championship Game Tomorrow
- 19Castaic: Annexation and Shopping Around
- 19L. A. County Fire Department to Conduct Live-Fire Training Burns at the Pitchess Detention Center
- 20The Best Fireworks Show in the Valley!!!
- 21A Friendly Letter to the WayBack Machine
- 22Scoop: Trash Collection in the Ranch Compromised by City Contract
- 22What to See and Do? Check out the Santa Clarita Guide
- 23Shall we dance some more?
- 23Six Flags may be Sold or Dismantled!
- 23Sen. John McCain: Inspiring in Burbank!
- 26Assembly Candidate Smyth to speak at July 4th Celebration
- 26The Dirt on Annexation
- 27The West Ranch Beacon to give away $1000′s
- 274 Candidates vie for 3 West Ranch Town Council Seats
- 27The West Ranch Beacon to give away $1000’s
- 28CalArts and Vista Valencia Golf Course Possibly to Annex into West Ranch!
- 28News Conference to Announce Formation of Joint Powers Authority (JPA) between County of Los Angeles and City of Santa Clarita
- 28PLAN AHEAD, LEAVE EARLY TO AVOID DELAYS OVER JULY 4 WEEKEND
- 28Take Advantage in the Disposal Business
- 29A cop out on my part. But a good one
- 29Shaking Things Up Again with some Satire
July
- 12Take me out to the ball-park please!
- 13All Roads Seem to Lead Back to the Annexation Question
- 13Los Angeles County Fire Department: “FIRST RED FLAG WARNING OF FIRE SEASON ISSUED TODAY”
- 13Northbound I-5 in Santa Clarita Overnight Lane Closures for Pavement Repairs, 7/16 – 7/20
- 17Exclusive: West Ranch Family Trapped in Beirut
- 17Some Things are too Toxic to Trash!
- 18City Trying to “Cherry Pick”, Again!
- 18Scoop: Letter Critical of The Signal
- 19Another different look at Annexation – What’s in it for us?
- 20Marines Land in Lebanon, Evacuation Begins
- 21Dealerships Eye “Magic” Auto Center
- 21Virginia on my mind
- 24Local Company Responds With Energy For 10,000 Homes
- 24News Flash: California May Face Rolling Blackouts Today.
- 24SCVTalk Gets it all Wrong
- 25Stevenson Ranch Trash Collection Goes Back to Monday
- 27Abandoned Good Guys Becoming a Nuisance
- 27Cruz on Term Limits, Campaign Reform and Lobbist
- 27West Ranch Town Council Agenda
- 29Modern Dating or the Caveman Approach?
August
- 2The Grass isn’t Always Greener on the Other Side
- 18Housing starts fall 2.5% in July, Building permits lowest since August 2002
- 18Jack Murphy: Why we support a liberal Democrat
- 18Update: Good Guys turned Bad
- 20Update: Magic Mountain, Part of Package Deal?
- 21A quick note to the COC Board from Jack Murphy
- 21The Doors always been Unlocked!
- 22Are there no open fields in Lebanon?
- 22Pat Abbott: How Southern Oaks Homes Jumped UP in Value over $200,000 Overnight!!
- 22Topsy Turvy In SCV
- 24News Flash: Pritzker to Run for HOA Board
- 25Mike Cruz: More on Lieberman
- 265 Quick Steps to Landscaping Your Home Before You Sell
- 28Investors Who Missed The Recent Real Estate Boom Should Look Here
- 28It’s a commitment to Social Responsibility!
- 29Breaking News: Ash Resigns From West Ranch Town Council
- 30Congratulations to Jack and Lia Murphy!
- 30Update: Good Guys Owners Starting to Cooperate
- 31I-5 South Of Grapevine –Labor Day Weekend Traffic Advisory
- 31News Flash: La Quinta Hotel Causing Nuisane
- 31West Ranch Town Council September Agenda
September
- 18HOA Combines Recall and Annual Meeting
- 19New High School for Castaic
- 20Poll Shows Growing Support For Nuclear Energy Use
- 20Reminder: Meeting Regarding New High School Tonight
- 20WM/Blue Barrel Temporarily Suspend Food Waste Recycling Program
- 21Update: Magic Mountain Parkway / I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 21West Ranch Council Shows Support in Castaic
- 22Mike Cruz: A Veiw From D.C. Memorials
- 23Total Jackasses: The Signal Blows it Once Again!
- 25Naked Woman in JK Park
- 25Power Outage in West Ranch Saturday
- 25Yes, I’m an Awful Speller!
- 26Apostles of the Blogosphere
- 26Lennar quarterly profit, outlook sharply lowered
- 26Update: West Ranch Council Meeting
- 26Update: West Ranch Power Outage
- 28West Ranch Town Council October Agenda
- 28Exclusive: Newhall Land to Unveil New Office Buildings
- 29Jack is Back: Time to be honest!
- 29Update: Stevenson Ranch HOA Recall, What’s the Motive?
October
- 25Guest Speaker Shuffle For West Ranch Town Council
- 25Household Hazardous Waste Round Up: City & County effort.
- 25It’s That Time of Year When Blossoms Start Popping Up
- 25Tennessee Democrat takes unorthodox approach
- 26CEMEX Might Be In Trip Mix
- 26Nationwide Alliance Created To Oppose CEMEX Mining Operations
- 27College of the Canyons – Yes on Measure “M”
- 27Waste Management Declines Council Invite
- 27West Ranch Town Council Meeting November Agenda
- 27Gift Nights for Soldiers: Better than a Movie
- 27Route 14 To Close at Agua Dulce Canyon Road
- 27SoCalPundit’s Predictions For The November 7th Elections
- 27Why Cameron wins, Frank Loses and Don emerges
- 28Darryl Manzer Invades West Ranch!
- 30Annual Fall Festival on Halloween
- 30More on the Greatness of Measure “M”
- 30The View from Another Side
- 31COC Reps to Speak on “M”
- 31Council to Decide Vacant Seat; Morgan to Speak
- 31Reminder: Town Council Meeting Tomorrow Night
November
- 1Kerry draws Republican fire over gaffe
- 13Cemex bill dead this year
- 14Exclusive Beacon Interview with Supervisor Antonovich Part III
- 20Council Sends Letter of Support to the City
- 24Democrat splits emerge as their victory sinks in
- 24Former Mayor Boyer wants to fill vacant seat
- 25McLean may be new mayor
- 25US hawk judges ‘war on terror’ a mistake
- 26Jim DeSantis: We need an Independent Party!
- 27An Opening on Abortion?
- 27Fees may climb for developers
- 27King of Jordan warns of ‘three civil wars’
- 27McKEON ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF LONG TIME DISTRICT DIRECTOR, SCOTT WILK
- 28Graffiti Removal Contract Combats Gangs and Blight
- 28Sixteen apply for Smyth’s seat
- 28Antonovich Supports Effort to Secure Airline for Palmdale Airport
- 28Inflation slowdown raises rate cut hope
- 28Update: Antonovich’s Trails and City Grants Program for SCV
- 29Board Approves Antonovich Plan to Expand Valley’s Trails
- 29OECD sees ‘mild’ economic slowdown
- 29Update: Magic Mountain Parkway/ I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 30Dear America, from Ahmadi-Nejad
- 30West Ranch Town Council December Agenda
- 30Humor at SCVTalk.com: City to host competition for vacant Council, Sheriff’s seats
December
- 19Cemex aids Arnold with $15,000 check
- 20Chris Sharp: Where did that dumb Magic Mountain idea go?
- 24Some Christmas Quotes from over the Years
- 24Some Poems for the Season
- 25Merry Christmas From the West Ranch Beacon
- 25The Greatest Editorial Ever Written!
- 26African-American community growing in Santa Clarita Valley
- 26County Removes Graffiti, Quickly!
- 27Economic Study Needed for West Ranch Community
- 28US says global warming threatens polar bears
- 28Beacon and Signal Publishers Lunch at TPC
- 28Fire watch issued for today, Friday
- 29Antonovich Offers $10,000 Reward for Hate Crime in Stevenson Ranch
- 29Darryl Manzer: An Old Time West Rancher Speaks!
- 29Ending subsidy has little impact; Nonresidents still sign up for program
- 29Existing-home sales edge higher in US
- 30A Little New Year History
- 30Saddam Hussein executed in Baghdad
- 30Stevenson Ranch Menorah Attacked for 3rd Time
- 31Local blogs generate debate; Beacon and SCVTalk Profiled In Local Paper
- 31New Year’s: Religious and Other Traditions
- 31What’s with the song “Auld Lang Syne”?
2007482 posts
January
- 2Charity pledges smash all US records
- 11Chris Sharp: After Iraq, Let’s Bring Democracy to Santa Clarita
- 11Elections, Annexation worth a read
- 26New-home sales rise to highest since April
- 26Street Fighting Results in Arrest of Partier
- 26West Side Residents No Longer Seeing the Blues
- 27Bush denies preparing attack against Iran
- 27Update: Council Reps Meet With LAFCO Officials
- 27US housing shows unexpected strength
- 29Antonovich Directs Metrolink Board to Investigate Grade Crossing in Agua Dulce
- 29Healthy civic competition?
- 29US senators reject Iraq troop ‘surge’
- 29Working Together Towards a Better Future
- 30More comment time sought for Newhall Ranch
- 30Board of Supervisors Extends SCV Hate Crimes Rewards
- 30County Appoints New Chief Administrator
- 30Fears of ‘Spillover’ in Region
- 30Sunset Point Annexation Meeting Orchestrated
- 31Antonovich Calls for Greater County Promotion of Green Technology
- 31County CAO Pick Bows Out; Search Begins Again!
- 31Ranch Resident Robbed at Gun Point
- 31Methamphetamine Enforcement Team Board to Receive State Funding
- 31Nominee to head Mideast forces warns on Iraq
February
- 6City of Santa Clarita and CEMEX Announce a Truce
- 11Sand, gravel could run short; Report comes amid Cemex mine talks
- 12Faust named new president of Harvard
- 24Antonovich Calls for Immediate Action to Fund Additional Staff for County Jails
- 24Town Council Members Head to Sacramento for Education
- 25Big brands turn Oscars into week-long party
- 25Citizenship requests soar before big changes
- 25Traffic a Mess in the City on Saturday
- 26Cheney wants Musharraf to Hunt Taliban
- 26Fed stance puzzles economists
- 26Home Builder Target of Federal Probe
- 26Environmentalists Wasting Resources/Opportunity
- 26Lennar to install solar panels in all new Bay Area homes
- 27Castaic waits for campus
- 27Five state governors unite over global warming
- 27Texas talks tough on illegal immigrants
- 27US mortgage default fears grow
- 28Another firm joins Lennar and LNR venture
- 28Assemblyman Smyth Names Leigh Nixon 2007 Woman of the Year
- 28City Council Extends Olive Branch
- 28Exclusive: Town Council and City Officials meet; Smiles Fly!
- 28Wall Street stocks poised to rebound
- 28West Ranch Town Council March Agenda
March
- 1Airbus Jumbo Cleared For LAX Landing
- 1In newly usual way, McCain says he’ll run
- 1EPA sues Cemex over air quality
- 20The Crime Report for Santa Clarita; Canyon Country Gets Gold Star!
- 232007 Foreclosures May Break Record
- 28Deputies Nab Saugus Bank Robbers
- 28Home Builder Beazer Falls on Report of Federal Probe
- 28Upcoming: Exclusive Interview with Assemblyman Cameron Smyth
- 29Bush Defends Troop ‘Surge’ Decision
- 29Calling 911 from Your Cell Phone May Cause Delays
- 29Economy Grows at 2.5 Percent Pace in 4Q
- 29Fed: Bernanke Plays Down Need for Rate Cuts
- 29New City Tax Proposed: Open-space Assessment Plan Advances
- 29Update: Magic Mountain Parkway/ I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 29Exclusive Interview with Assemblyman Cameron Smyth Part I
- 29Homeless Shelter Legislation Offers False Hope- Not Solutions
- 30Antonovich Reacts to Senate’s Action on Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
- 30Canyon Country Sexual Assault Suspect Sought
- 30Commentary: Accountability Act; When do the troops get the money?
- 30Commentary: Canyon Country Crime is a Real Eye Opener
- 30Annual Welfare Costs for Illegal Aliens in L.A. County Hearing Half Billion Dollars
- 30US Prices Rise for Third Consecutive Month; Inflation Fears Heightened
- 30Walkouts Jeopardize Student Safety, Organizers Must be Held Accountable
- 31$10,000 Reward Offered Following Two Sexual Assault Incidents in Canyon County Area of SCV
- 312 Deputies, Teen Injured in Canyon Country Crash
- 31Abuse, Threats Quiet Bloggers’ Keyboards
April
- 4Blogger Released From Prison
- 272008 Candidates Rely on Private Jets
- 27School Districts Don’t Owe State Cash
- 28Antonovich Teams Up With Governor Schwarzenegger to Fight Asthma
- 28Bloggers Descend on Dems’ Gathering; Bloggers Rewrite Political Coverage
- 28Going down: But Despite Weak House Prices, Americans are Still Spending
- 28Politics: Candidates Jump Over Bushes To Trace Path to Reagan
- 28Update: Bank robbery suspects hide for hours in garage
- 28U.S. Proposal Would Allow Oil Drilling Off Virginia; Five-Year Plan Would Also Open Alaskan, Gulf Waters
- 29Exotic Invaders Besiege U.S. Parks
- 29Joseph Schumpeter: In praise of entrepreneurs
- 29Carbon-Neutral Is Hip, but Is It Green?
- 29Homeowners Wage a Tax Rebellion; Rising Property-Value Assessments Drive Up Appeals as House Prices Decline
- 29Quake Insurance: Is it Worth Buying?
- 29Senator Joe Lieberman’s Senate Floor Speech on Iraq
- 30Crime Report: A Canadian Brandishes a Knife, Road Rage and the Usual Drugs, Theft and Alcohol
- 30Open-space Tax Heads to Voters; Property Owners Mull $25 Yearly to Buy Land in, around City
- 30Sexual Threats Stifle Some Female Bloggers
- 30US says it killed more than 130 Taliban
- 30Bay Area Interchange Collapse likely to Cause Weeks of Chaos
- 30Commentary: Creating Open Space Tax, Bad Idea
- 30Companies Shift More Donations to Democrats
- 30Fluorescent Bulbs Are Known to Zap Domestic Tranquility; Energy-Savers a Turnoff for Wives
May
- 1April Toll Highest for ’07 U.S. Troops: Over 100 Killed; Iraqi Deaths Far Higher
- 3West Ranch Approved April Meeting Minutes
- 4CHP “Every 15 Minutes” Program Emotional Experience
- 10Britain’s Blair Announces His Resignation; Long-Serving Leader to Step Down on June 27
- 12Climate Change: Africa’s Challenge
- 15Breaking News: Signal Publisher Resigns
- 29Antonovich and Mckeon to Host Annual Antelope Valley Transportation Summit
- 29Crime Report: Castaic Party Host Busted; Canyon Country Taggers Nabbed
- 29Sheriff Receives New Funds to Enforce Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Laws
- 30Assemblyman Smyth Named to Important Select Committees
- 30China Stocks Plunge as Stamp Tax is Tripled
- 30New Emergency Room and Tuberculosis Unit for Olive View- UCLA Hospital
- 30Obama Outlines Universal Healthcare Plan
- 30U.S. Quarantines Traveler with “Super” TB
- 30A Sharp Commentary: Who Would Have Thought It; Pro Life In Your Face in 2008
- 30Crime Report: Celebrating Continues into Tuesday with DUI in Newhall and Canyon Country
- 30Justices’ Ruling Limits Suits on Pay Disparity
- 30The Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill is Not Healthy for Pets
- 31Crime Report: Wednesday’s Drugs, Theft and Felony Robbery
- 31Jihadist Groups Fill a Palestinian Power Vacuum
- 31Can the Iraq ‘Surge’ Be Salvaged? As Violence Seems to Outpace Progress, Officials Talk of Next Steps
- 31Castaic Town Council April Meeting Approved Minutes
- 31Fed Sees Housing Correction Dragging On
- 31Markets Relaxed on China Stocks Plunge
- 31Recycle Center Location Moved; 62 Acres Between Sierra, 14 Freeway
- 31West Ranch Town Council June 6th Meeting Agenda
June
- 9Immigration Bill’s Demise Suggests Many are OK with Status Quo
- 10The Truth About Recycling
- 15Markets Could Cope with Doubling of US Deficit
- 20Some Colleges to Drop Out of U.S. News Rankings
- 21Northlake Developer Adds Park; Many Support Plan for School
- 23Providence Eyes Land for SCV Hospital; Study: 2nd Facility Needed
- 26Medical Center Aims to Buy Plot for Hospital
- 2922 SCV “at risk” Youths Graduate from the V.I.D.A. Program
- 29Antonovich Comments on Defeated Senate Immigration Bill
- 29CalTrans Commuter Advisory: Plan Ahead, Leave Early and Avoid Delays over the July 4th Holiday
- 29Chiefs Defend Slow Network for the iPhone
- 29Countdown to Fireworks Spectacular: 6 Days until July 4th
- 29Home Sales Up a Bit, and Prices Steady
- 29Immigrant Bill Dies in Senate; Defeat for Bush
- 29Santa Clarita fire chars 10 acres
- 29Supreme Court: Schools Can’t Use Race to Assign Students
- 29Beyond Politics on Iraq
- 29Crime Reports: Thursday’s Hate Crime, Drugs, DUI; Lots of Activity in Canyon Country
- 29Outrage Over SEC Terrorism ‘Blacklist’
- 30Got money? California Milk Prices Spike
- 30Suspect Surrenders after Standoff at Hotel in Stevenson Ranch
- 30Bad Week for Bush as Allies Melt Away
- 30Countdown to Fireworks Spectacular: 5 Days until July 4th
- 30Joel Siegel, 63; Film Critic on ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
- 30Rudy at Regent: Giuliani gets a standing ovation at Pat Robertson’s university.
- 30Southland at the Tinder Mercy of a Record-Breaking Dry Spell
- 30The Democrats: Harry’s and Nancy’s mixed half-year
July
- 10Mail-in Ballots are Due Today for City Residents: Vote to decide open-space fee
- 12National Archives Release 11 Hours of Nixon Tapes
- 14More: Property Owners OK Open-land Buy
- 16A prescription for discord: Henry Mayo Newhall wants to expand, but one of its neighbors is rallying the opposition.
- 19Chris Sharp: A Really Bad Summer Book List: For Both Students and Parents
- 19July Update: Magic Mountain Parkway/I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 19Upscale Eateries Eyed for Valencia Mall Addition
- 20Hart Lacks Funds but will Spend $90,000 to Boost District’s Image
- 22Previous Plan to Pump Treated Water Upstream Revived
- 27Air Board Cracks Down on Diesel
- 27Global Markets Tumble as Credit Worries Deepen
- 27Governor Urges End to Budget Standoff
- 27Local Health Care Forum Looks at Single Payer Solution
- 27Obama Hits at Rival’s Foreign Policy
- 27Update: Total Annual Cost of Illegals on Taxpayers Exceeds $1 Billion
- 27How Do New McMansions Affect the Value of Neighboring Homes?
- 28Politics, Personalities Hinder Calif. Budget
- 28Recalled Canned Foods Continue to Be Found on Grocery Shelves
- 28Antonovich to Dedicate Castaic Lake Boating Instruction Safety Center
- 28Demography: How to deal with a falling population
- 28‘I didn’t eat and I didn’t sleep’: Coin Dealer Flies Dime Worth $1.9 Million to NYC
- 29Where’s the Bottom?
- 29Bridging Poverty Gap should be IMF Priority, says Strauss-Kahn
- 29‘Wake-up call’ for Investors
- 30Vintage Beacon: Another different look at Annexation – What’s in it for us?
- 30How Campaign 2008 Got A Touch of Italian Drama
- 31The candidates: John Edwards; Man of the left
- 31Vintage Beacon: Annexation; Modern Dating or the Caveman Approach?
- 31Reminder: Health Care Forum Tonight at 7:00 PM
August
- 7Las Lomas may pay L.A. for staff time; Controversy surrounds big project in Newhall Pass
- 7Old Orchard I to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
- 24August Update: Magic Mountain Parkway / I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 27Crime Report: Lots of Drug Arrests and an Illegal Party in Canyon Country, DUI in Saugus, Burglary, Auto Theft and much more around the Valley
- 29Crime Report: A Fraudulent check, False Id and a little Methamphetamine on Tuesday
- 29Cruz: Last Night’s City Council Meeting Ethically Challenged
- 29Legislature Takes Action to Begin the Fight Against Fraud and Improper Payments in Child Care Programs
- 29Plan Ahead, Leave Early to Avoid Travel Delays Over Labor Day Holiday Weekend
- 29West Ranch Town Council September Agenda; New Meeting Location at TPC
- 30Antonovich Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Child Molester in Lancaster
- 30California Company Recalls Fresh Spinach
- 30Hiking Club September Schedule has Variety; Something for Everyone
- 30Iraq Retreat Could ‘Embolden Iran’
- 30After 10 Years, Fascination with Diana Hardly Fades
- 30Antonovich Dedicated 400 Acre Open Space Preserve in Elsmere Canyon Today
- 30Antonovich Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Suspect(s) in Lancaster Shelter Shooting
- 30Crime Report: Macy’s Gets Hit with some Five Finger Discounts on Wednesday, plus the usual DUI and Drugs
- 31Bernanke offers no signal on rate cut
- 31Earn $ome Green – Recycle Your Beverage Containers
- 31Embattled Sen. Craig to Resign
- 31Earn $ome Green - Recycle Your Beverage Containers
- 31Man is Arrested in Fondling of Schoolgirls
- 31Tape Shows a Senator Protesting After Arrest
- 31The Latest Census Figures; A Bit Richer, but a Bit Sicker: Health care is a bigger problem than poverty in America
- 31Update: More on the 400 Acres Land Grant for Permanent Parklands; Another Example of Good Corporate Citizenship
September
- 4Dave Bossert: City Ethics….an Oxymoron?
- 6County to Rehabilitate Roadways with Recycled Rubberized Asphalt
- 6Update: IFA and Options Comparison Reports Progressing, Time Frame may be Extended
- 7Oriental Fruit Fly Detected in the South Bay, CA Department of Food and Agriculture to take Action
- 12Cometh the Tower, Cometh the Man
- 14Paving the Way for a Cleaner Environment
- 22Energy Costs this Winter: high Heating-oil and Natural-Gas Prices are Already Up, and Gasoline Costs Could Rise, too.
- 23September Update: Magic Mountain Parkway/ I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 24Lennar/Newhall Land to Present Mission Village, Second Phase of Newhall Ranch Project
- 25SCOPE Drowns in Lawsuit: Appellate Court Affirms Water Availability for West Creek Valencia
- 27Regional Planning Department Looks for Input on Future Growth in Unincorporated Communities
- 27Supervisor Seeks Changes in L.A. Residential Zoning Proposal
- 28College of the Canyons, Hart School District Host College & Transfer Day
- 28Governor Approves Knabe Plan to Slow Jail Early Release Program
- 28L.A. County Department of Public Works Provides Free Used Motor Oil Recycling Centers
- 28State Bans in-home Ozone Air Purifiers, Citing Health Risks
- 28Tim Ben Denies Bad Behavior
- 28At Its Session on Warming, U.S. Is Seen to Stand Apart
- 28Freddie Mac Chief Warns of Recession
- 29Los Angeles’ Not-so-Brief History
- 29Supervisor Antonovich to Host Antelope Valley Community Career Fair
- 29Can Hillary be Stopped? It’s Looking Less Likely by the Day
- 29Consumer Spending Surpasses Forecasts
- 29Dollar Sinks as Gold Hits 27-year High
- 297.4 Pacific Temblor Read on California Instruments
- 30Alan Shrugged…And Washington fell to its knees.
- 30Ban Sought on Cold Medicine for Very Young
- 30Bush Urges Better Climate Change Co-Operation
- 30Campaign 2008: Ron Paul is as Surprised as Anyone at the Near Messianic Zeal he Inspires
- 30House of Cards: Getting Ready for the Roof to Fall
- 30In Overdrive to $1,000 Gold
- 30Karma Power: What Makes a Monk Mad
October
- 1Giuliani Inspires Threat of a Third-Party Run
- 1Gingrich to stay out of US poll
- 2Obama to Play Iraq Card Against Clinton
- 2Schwarzenegger Leaves Town During Special Session and Goes to China for Special Olympics
- 3Mission Village, part of Newhall Ranch, to be showcased at Town Council Meeting Tonight
- 3Mortgage Lenders in Sub-prime ‘Traffic Jam’
- 4Supervisor Pledges $681,000 to Sunset Pointe LMD issues
- 4Thompson Finds Reagan Hard Act to Follow
- 5John McCain Knows His Audience
- 5Nuñez Travels the World Like a High-Roller
- 5Sheriff’s Department’s Arrest Contests to be Investigated
- 6America’s Property Crisis: The hammer drops; America’s houses are being repossessed at a record rate. What comes next?
- 6Thompson Seeks an Edge as an Old Giuliani Foe Steps in to Help a New One
- 7Fall from the Top Lands McCain in Comfort Zone
- 7Nuñez middle class? Boy, that’s rich
- 8Bill Shakespeare: The Tragedy of the Macbeths
- 8Finding a Job for the First Laddie
- 8Hart School Board Candidates Agree to Public Debate
- 8Rape has Morphed from Tool of War into Societal Epidemic in Congo
- 8Vandal Punches Hole in a Monet in Paris
- 9Cause of Death Inconclusive on Body of Woman Found in Lancaster
- 9Pile-it-high Policies Set to Win the Day
- 10Clinton stays, four Dems quit Michigan presidential race
- 10Feinstein Addresses local, State Issues in Santa Clarita Valley
- 10Pelosi has Candid Talk with Reporters; Acknowledges Failures
- 10Romney and Giuliani Spar as New Guy Looks On
- 11Sports Park Site Sought by Santa Clarita
- 11Governor to Sign Five New Laws Aimed at Fighting Gang Violence
- 11State’s Housing Market Agony Predicted to Deepen Next Year
- 11Tonight: Leon Worden to Moderate Hart School Board Candidate Debate
- 12SCV Dems to Hold Casino Night Tomorrow
- 12Show of Support for Palmdale Students
- 12US Home Foreclosures Double
- 12Vintage Commentary: It’s that Time of Year; Sprouts Happen Practically Overnight!
- 14The candidates: Fred Thompson, The Tall Guy from Tennessee
- 15Antonovich Calls for Special Item to Discuss County’s Long Term Water Needs
- 15Commentary: Two School Districts; The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
- 15Exclusive: Tim Meyers Joins the Beacon with Weekly Column
- 15Gore gets a Cold Shoulder; Humans not Responsible for Global Warming
- 15Safe Surrender Protected by Governor’s Veto for Second Consecutive Year
- 15SCV Sheriffs Scale Back I-5 Resources
- 16A Nationwide Toxic Toy Ban Likely to Follow State Lead
- 16Antelope Valley Freeway Connector from I-5 Reopens
- 16Bernanke Sees Better Near-Term Outlook
- 16Commentary: Reports will Help Clarify Choices Facing the West Ranch Communities
- 16Executive Director of Golden State Gateway Coalition to Speak at November West Ranch Town Council Meeting
- 16Fantastic Falcon Presentation and Hike Saturday
- 16Local High School Girls Tee Off at 2nd Annual Newhall land Cup Golf Tournament
- 16Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Shakes Southland
- 16Metrolink to Continue Expanded Service Through Friday
- 16October is Adopt-a-Dog Month
- 16Region’s Transit a Hostage to Terrain
- 16Treasury Chief Aims to Steady Credit Markets
- 17Board Approves Antonovich Motion to Develop Water Conservation Ordinance
- 17Deadly Bacteria Found to Be More Common
- 17I-5 Disaster may have Started Outside Tunnel
- 17L.A. County Board Supports Providence Hospital Expansion
- 17Minority Outreach Symposium III; “No Longer Waiting for the World to Change”
- 17Newhall Land Launches Environmental Education Program “Clippings for Carrots”
- 17Paulson Warns of Damage to Come from Housing Downturn
- 17Smyth to Host “Politics & Pancakes” November 2nd
- 17“Tim Myers Local Content”: The Signal Accelerates the Print Media Death Spiral
- 18California Could Reap Windfall from Farm Bill Deal
- 18Love Ride’s move: Castaic to Pomona
- 18Pelosi Backtracks on Armenia ‘Genocide’ Bill
- 18SCV Republican Assembly September Meeting Tonight
- 18The SCV Democratic Club meets Tonight
- 19Sheriff to conduct D.U.I. / Drivers License Checkpoint Tonight
- 19STRIKE UPDATE: Waste Management Encourages all Customers to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle during the Strike
- 20Romney and the New Paradigm: A candidate struggling to find his voice.
- 20The Democrats in Iowa; Battle amid the corn
- 21Can Hillary Clinton win? Rivals Question her Ability
- 21Maternal Power Helps Propel McCain Comeback
- 22Southern California’s Fires Rage on into the Night
- 22Updates: The Canyon, Agua Dulce, and Ranch Fires
- 23AT&T California is Offering Free Emergency Phone Service to Customers Displaced by the Southern California Wildfires
- 23Pelosi’s Judgment Questioned over Armenia Issue
- 23Some Photos of the “Magic” Fire in Stevenson Ranch
- 23Update: A Tragic Reminder of the Importance of I-5
- 23Update: ‘Magic’ Fire Burns 1,500 Acres in Stevenson Ranch About 30 Percent Contained
- 23UPDATE: Meadow Ridge, Canyon, Agua Dulce, Ranch and Magic Fires as of 11:00 AM
- 23Update: San Francisquito Canyon has Re-Opened to Residents
- 23Update: The Latest on the 4 Fires Burning in Santa Clarita as of 3:30 PM
- 24Home Sales Plunge by 8 Percent, More then Expected
- 24Latest County Update on the Ranch Fire; Evacuations Lifted
- 24Update: Buckweed, Magic, Meadowridge and Ranch Fires; Evacuations still in Effect in parts of Castaic and Val Verde
- 25Health Advisory #1: Practice Safe Clean-up after the Fires
- 25Don’t Get Scammed After a Disaster
- 25Fed will cut again, Predicts Former Official
- 25Update: As of Early Thursday Most SCV Fires Contained
- 26New Signage on the I-5 as a result of Truck Crash
- 26Oil tops $92 on Inventory Concerns
- 26Update: Magic Mountain Parkway/ I-5 Interchange Improvements
- 27150 Arrests, 101 Weapons and Millions of Dollars in Illegal Drugs Confiscated in September D.I.S.A.R.M. Searches
- 27America’s tax system: Rewriting the code
- 29Crime Update: Man Arrested After Gas Station Fire in Newhall; Suspect Surrenders in Canyon Country
- 29Obama Accuses Clinton Over Pensions
- 303,000-year-old Vanuatu burial site sheds light on Pacific colonization
- 30A Message to Our Readers
- 30High Court to hear Exxon’s Valdez case
- 30Visitors or Natives, Medflies Raises Fears
- 30Are you tired of calling different agencies to find out information? Get all the answers you need by using Service Locator!
- 30Bill Shakespeare: The Macbeths Eye the California Primary
- 30Board Renews $50,000 Reward in Attempted Murder Case of Whittier Sheriff’s Deputy
- 30Eyes on Supreme Court in Execution Case Tuesday
- 30Halloween can be Scary Time for Pets
- 30Smyth to Host “Politics & Pancakes” this Friday
- 30Help Improve the Quality of Life in SCV; Town Center Expansion on City Council Agenda Tonight
- 31Justices Stay Execution, a Signal to Lower Courts
- 315.6 Quake near San Jose Rocks Bay Area
- 31A Little History behind the Origins of Halloween
- 31Annual Fall Festival tonight in Stevenson Ranch
- 31Another Newborn Safely Surrendered
- 31Boy started Local “Buckweed” Blaze, L.A. County says
- 31Los Angeles County-Run Hospitals Show Improved Performance, Hospital Report Card Says
- 31Los Angeles County Waives Park Fees for Veterans, Military Personnel and Their Families
- 31Tim Myers’ Local Content: Natural Disasters Always Political
November
- 1Annual City Marathon this Sunday, Nov. 4th
- 1D.A. Considers Case of 10-year-old who Started “Buckweed” Fire
- 1Smart development along stretch of I-5
- 1US Economy Shrugs off Sub-prime fallout
- 2A View from Abroad: America is still indispensable but it must work with others
- 2Local Computing Company Merges Again
- 3The Election: Who will take on Hillary?
- 4The Republicans Have a Chance if they clear Four Hurdles
- 5Fears Intensify for Prolonged Turmoil
- 5Fixing Citigroup Will Test Rubin
- 5Holly Cross Hospital Expansion Plan Meets Resistance
- 5“Rise & Shine” with Assemblyman Smyth
- 6Commentary: Get out and Vote Today or Don’t Bellyache Later
- 6Schwarzenegger orders Plan for 10% Budget Cuts
- 7It’s Time for Your Flu Shot, no Shortage of Flu Vaccine this Season; County Flu Clinics Have Begun
- 7L. A. County Waives Park Fees for Veterans, Military Personnel and Their Families
- 7Oil closes in on $100 a barrel level
- 7SCV Sheriffs Crack Burglary Conspiracy Ring
- 7Tim Myers Local Content: In Praise of Political Entrepreneurship; The Facts Surrounding Slate Mailers
- 7Voters stick with the Status Quo in Hart School District; More Financial Hijinks?
- 8Council approves Valley Hospital Project
- 8Firings are urged over misuse of Foster Kids’ Money
- 8In a Surprise, Pat Robertson Backs Giuliani
- 8New Links Added
- 9A Real Estate Speculator Goes From Boom to Bust
- 10Off-Year Blues…But next year, Republicans might be singing a happier tune
- 10The campaign trail: Primary color
- 11Clinton and Obama duel before Iowa Democrats
- 11Road Rage Incident Leads to Arrests in Canyon Country
- 12Breakfast with Assemblyman Smyth this Thursday
- 12Democrats shoot Themselves in the Hoof
- 12Meet the City Council Candidates - November and January Canyon Country Advisory Committee Meetings
- 13Antonovich Opposes Las Lomas Project
- 13Oil Demand Cools after Record Prices
- 13State Senator’s Spending Probed
- 14Boy who started Buckweed Fire Not Charged
- 14Blacks See Growing Values Gap Between Poor and Middle Class; Optimism About Black Progress Declines
- 14Employees, Good Samaritan and Deputies Grab Burglary Suspect in Valencia
- 14Frequently Asked Questions on post-fire impacts to your property and how to obtain mudflow protection advice
- 14Giuliani Rallies Supporters at his State Headquarters
- 14Housing Slump hits Newhall Land with Layoffs
- 14HSBC warns Loan Problems are Spreading
- 14Rock Throwing Vandals Arrested in Canyon Country
- 14Tim Myers Local Content: Numbers don’t lie; The Elite few Voters Decided The Hart District Board Election in the First or Second Week of October
- 14Two Arrested In Target Store Robbery in Valencia
- 1570 Year Old Cyclist Killed In Collision with Vehicle in Stevenson Ranch
- 15Experts: Housing slump may Bankrupt some Builders
- 15Governors Join in Creating Regional Pacts on Climate Change
- 15Home Builders Mothball Homes to Avoid Selling at a Loss; comments from Emile Haddad, Lennar’s Chief Investment Officer
- 15Housing layoffs
- 15I-5 Truck Tunnel Re-opens Several Days Early
- 15Missing Person: Adam Christopher Kellner
- 15State Lawmakers told to Fix Budget Now
- 15Twelve Los Angeles County Park Locations to Feed Community Free Thanksgiving Dinner during Thanksgiving Holiday
- 15US House sets Troop withdrawal Timetable
- 16A Cow-like Dinosaur Comes into Focus
- 16America’s economy: Getting worried downtown
- 16Clinton takes Aggressive Tack in Debate against Leading Rivals
- 16Congress tackles Sub-prime Crisis
- 16Fed and Markets set to Clash
- 16Five CalArtians among 2007 USA Fellows
- 16Iran Fails to Resolve Nuclear Questions
- 16LA County is Proud to Offer 0 Grams Artificial Trans Fat*; Now Is the Time to Change the Oil in Your Body’s Engine
- 16Los Angeles County to Appoint Hepatitis “C” Coordinator; Landmark Position to Support County Awareness of Hepatitis C
- 16Romney Mines for Votes in Southern California
- 17Giuliani Expanded Public Health Care as Mayor
- 18Experts Advise a Grain of Salt with Mail-Order Genomes, at $1,000 a Pop
- 19Fed’s Stern: Foreclosures in Housing to Rise
- 20Housing Permits Drop to 14-year low: Builders move to choke off Supply of New Homes
- 21172 Arrests, 96 Weapons and Millions of Dollars in Illegal Drugs Confiscated in October D.I.S.A.R.M. Searches
- 21Antonovich Welcomes Pacific Sales to the Santa Clarita Valley
- 21Crime Alert: Man Wanted After Attempted Bank Robbery in Newhall
- 21Oil closes in on $100 a barrel
- 22Canyon Country Assault/Tire Slash Suspect Arrested in Madera County
- 23L.A. County Sheriff wants a New Jail
- 25Murder Investigation at Diamondhead Condo Complex: One Dead and One Critical in Stevenson Ranch
- 25Shouldering the Blame for Sub-prime Loan Failures
- 26California Homes deal to avert Defaults
- 27Homeowners’ big question: How much further will Home Prices Fall?
- 28State says Online Buyers Owe Tax
- 28Newhall Man Arrested in Grocery Store Thefts
- 28Tim Myers Local Content: When a tree falls in the Santa Clarita Valley, Luckily One can rely on more than the Signal
- 28US Housing Gloom Intensifies
- 28Fed seeks to Calm Markets
- 29British Teacher Jailed for 15 days in Sudan over Teddy Bear Name
- 29Briton Appears in Sudan Court for naming Teddy Bear Muhammad
- 29GOP Rivals Romney and Giuliani Clash on Immigration, Torture
- 29Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration at the Music Center; Six-hour music and dance spectacular on December 24 is admission free!
- 29Oil price jumps $4 after Pipeline Blast
- 29Recent Fires May Cause Increased Flood Risk
- 29Antonovich Guest Speaker at December West Ranch Town Council Meeting
- 29Santa Clarita Ballet Company to perform “Nutcracker” in December
- 29Teen surrenders in Stevenson Ranch Brawl Slaying
- 30Pesticide use down on California Farms in 2006
- 30Powerful Earthquake Hits Caribbean
- 30Striking Screenwriters Dismiss New Proposals
- 30The Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition; Helping Santa Clarita Recover from the Wildfires
- 30Bernanke clears way for Fed Rate Cut
- 30Footprints seen around Mt.Everest stoke Yeti mystery
- 30Search Warrant Leads to Guns, Drugs and Arrests in Canyon Country
- 30The Falling Dollar: Losing faith in the greenback; How long will the dollar remain the world’s premier currency?
- 30West Ranch Town Council December Meeting Agenda; Special Guest Supervisor Antonovich
December
- 5Romney’s Goal to Calm Fears in Speech on his Mormon Faith
- 10Park to open Saturday in Canyon Country
- 11Plans for 140 Acre Hiking Park Considered by City
- 13Santa Clarita Dog Park to Open
- 14Currency Intervention still Remote
- 14Judge drops Federal Obstruction case against Valencia Hedge Fund Manager
- 26China to Scrap Import Duty on Metals
- 26Tiger kills San Francisco Zoo patron, injures two others
- 27Siberian Tiger that mauled 3 at San Francisco Zoo may have been taunted by its Victims
- 30Bloomberg Moves Closer to Running for President
- 30High Wind Advisory starting Monday through Tuesday
- 30Housing Market may drag down other Sectors in Santa Clarita Valley
- 30Petraeus Letter to the Troops: “Hope has been rekindled.”
- 30The Bible vs. the Koran: The battle of the books
- 30Valley Fever Infection Hits a California Prison Hard
- 30Surge in Off-Roading Stirs Dust and Debate in West
- 31Bhutto’s Son and Husband to lead Party
- 31Kenya Death Toll climbs after disputed Poll
- 31Sales of Existing Homes Up Slightly in November; Home prices continued to sink
- 31Ethanol fuels Rivals’ push for Caucuses
- 31New Year’s: Religious and Other Traditions
- 31Planned Carpool Fee is Driving Motorists mad
- 31Post Newspapers Close After 126 Years
- 31Recession question to mark 2008
- 31Red Flag Weather Expected Today and Tomorrow
- 31Reminder: CHP to increase Patrols over Holiday
- 31Stay Alive! Don’t Drink and Drive: SCV Sheriffs Stress Safe New Year; Santa Clarita Safe Rides
- 31West Ranch Town Council to meet Wednesday, Jan. 2nd
- 31What’s with the song “Auld Lang Syne”?
2008383 posts
January
- 2Dollar fear sparks rush to Oil and Gold
- 2Tim Myers Local Content: Predictions for the Big Local Stories of 2008
- 4Close Race means California Primaries may matter
- 4L.A. County Parks and Rec. Kicks Off 2008 Junior Golf Program offering Free Golf Lessons for Youth ages 4-18
- 7Supervisor Antonovich Dedicates New Lifeguard Patrol Boat at Castaic Lake
- 11Sales Tax Hike could fund Subway to Sea
- 11As Gold Traders eye $1,000, Inflation stirs the Pot
- 11Gov.’s proposal to close 48 Sites angers avid users
- 12Rogers Family faces fight to keep Park open
- 14Investing: Classic Playbook May Not Work In This Climate
- 17Construction set to begin on Dockweiler State Beach Youth Center
- 21Update: Stocks Plunge Worldwide on Fears of a U.S. Recession
- 23Rate Cut: Good for Borrowers, Bad for Savers
- 25French Bank Rocked by Rogue Trader to the tune of $7.2 Billion in Losses
- 30Congressman McKeon to Speak at SCV Republican Assembly in February
- 30Fed cuts key Interest Rate by half point
- 30Giuliani ready to back McCain, report says
- 30IMF slashes US growth forecast
- 30Newhall Hardware Closing: Hard times in hardware doom 60-year-old shop
- 30Tim Myers Local Content: SCV Real Estate-Who Knows the Answer?
- 30Tower Records to be scratched from Strip
- 30UBS Takes a $14 Billion Write-Off
- 30Yahoo to shed 1,000 jobs after profit slips; no surprise here!
- 30Alert: Eastbound Lane Closure on Pacific Coast Highway Tomorrow
- 30Los Angeles County Health partners with County Fire to offers Free Flu Shots
- 30SCV Dems to host Super Tuesday “Watch Party”
- 31A Sharp View: How do we independents vote when the GOP doesn’t want us?
- 31Former Officers convicted in Home-invasion robbery Trial
- 31McCain hits Paydirt in Golden State
- 31Passports required today at U.S. borders with Mexico, Canada
- 31Pictures Reveal Mercury’s Tumultuous Past
- 31Schwarzenegger backs McCain for President
- 31Update: Second Fifty-Six Store Robber Arrested in Canyon Country
- 31U.S. missile strike in Pakistan hit al Qaeda nest
February
- 1One on One in Debate, Democrats Set Aim at G.O.P.
- 2Employment Drops in a Pink Slip Blizzard
- 5‘Santa Susana Park’ Authority proposed by Assemblyman Smyth
- 7Boy Scouts Build Bridge at Placerita Nature Center
- 7Navy ordered to establish sonar-free zones to protect Whales, Dolphins
- 11Several Santa Clarita City Council Candidate Forums in February
- 15Pet Store owner pleads to felony Animal Cruelty
- 19New Restrooms for Jake Kuredjian County Park in Stevenson Ranch to be completed by August
- 21Update: Statewide PayQuick Thieves Identified Through Sheriff’s Website
- 25Skateboarders face uphill battle to keep Park open
- 27Tim Myers Local Content: National and Local Politics and the Power of Incumbency
- 28Antelope Valley School Districts face sanctions over lack of progress
- 28Bloomberg Says He Won’t Run but Will Be Active
- 28Outdoor Adventures 2008 Season offers Boating, Bird Watching and more
- 28Police find buried loot near 118 Freeway
- 28SCV Sheriff’s Station hosts “Community Campout”; a chance to meet the Sheriff’s Executive Staff
- 28Three Vandalism Suspects Arrested in Canyon Country
- 28US Economy close to stalling in Fourth Quarter
- 28West Ranch Town Council March Meeting Agenda
- 29Canyon Country Woman sentenced in Pedestrian’s death
- 29Iraq Clears Execution of ‘Chemical Ali’
- 29LA Daily News lays off 22 newsroom employees
- 29Wall St. slides as Economic gloom builds
- 29Antonovich Unveils “Palmdale Flyer” Express Bus to La/Palmdale Airport
- 29Authorities warn of lottery scam in Fillmore
- 29California sues U.S. Forest Service
- 29Hiking Club hosts S.A.R. Dog Presentation tomorrow followed by East Canyon Hike
- 29Human-trafficking ring hit, Agents say
- 29Record breaking Gold targets $1,000
- 29Stocks Dive on New Signs of Economic Chill
- 29Update: Deputy fired weapon when Suspect appeared to be reaching for Gun, department official says
March
- 1Concern about U.S. economy weighs on stocks in Europe and on Wall Street
- 1Housing crisis ends US political truce
- 1Buffett’s State of the World: There’s Folly in Wonderland
- 3Asian Stocks and Dollar Fall Sharply Overnight
- 7Recreation Fees Rising in Wake of Fires’ Costs
- 13New color $5 bills come out today
- 14Dollar plunges to record low
- 17Stevenson Ranch Community Association to meet Tomorrow
- 19Arthur C. Clarke, 90; scientific visionary, acclaimed writer of ’2001: A Space Odyssey’
- 19Lancaster crooks mining fool’s gold
- 19Local activist sets his sights on Ferry mailer supporting Laurie Ender
- 19McCain pledges multilateralism
- 19Las Lomas: Confusion over L.A.’s rules on lobbyists
- 19State Sen. Migden fined $350,000 for campaign violations
- 19Tim Myers Local Content: “NCAA Tournament Public Service Announcement”
- 20Jack Murphy: My Gift to the Great Readers of the West Ranch Beacon
- 22Southland deserts splashed with color
- 24Henry Mayo Hospital and Frank Ferry get lampooned in YouTube Premiere
- 25Updated: Suspected Statewide PayQuick Thieves Arrested in Washington State
- 268 young people rescued from Angeles National Forest
- 26L.A. Zoo story: Fees to rise as much as 40%
- 28Court deals setback to Yosemite plan
- 29Asking a Judge to Save the World, and Maybe a Whole Lot More
- 29Automakers begin to move on plug-in cars; SUV gets120 miles per gallon
- 29Fillmore to present new railroad turntable at Railfest
- 29High prices spark fresh Gold rush in California
- 30Democratic squabbles could give McCain a boost
- 30Dith Pran, ‘Killing Fields’ photographer, dies at 65
- 30Fines soar for signs by roads; City Council makes advertising in public rights of way a crime
- 30Portions of Highway 23 to close for night work
- 30Red wine’s new cancer boost
- 31Copper theft suspected in fatal explosion
- 31Three Arrested at Weekend D.U.I. Checkpoint
- 31West Ranch Town Council meets on Wednesday
- 312 Freeway Shootings, 1 Fatal, Extend a String in California
- 31A Sharp View: It’s now or never for American soccer
- 31Clinton gains convert amid calls to pull out of Presidential Race
- 31Commentary: Santa Clarita City Politics lacks Vision; it’s unsavory and counterproductive
- 31Doubt cast on 2 drugs used to lower cholesterol
- 31Long Beach hospital receives Safely Surrendered Newborn
- 31Toddler beaten in Palmdale; father in custody
- 31Treasury Rolls Out Overhaul of Financial Regulators
April
- 1Paulson says overhaul could take years
- 6Santa Clarita council race nears finish
- 10Chinese currency rises to high against US dollar
- 10Commentary: Frank didn’t get spanked! The status quo still rules in the City
- 26San Diego beaches remain closed after fatal shark attack
- 29Sharp View: Directed Teaching May Yet Save Special Ed
- 29Another “NotaFerryFan” Video hits YouTube
- 29Carbon Footprint of Best Conserving Americans Is Still Double Global Average
- 29Fed looks to extend debate on liquidity
- 29Home foreclosures surging
- 29More aftershocks rattle Reno: Some leaving home as series of quakes enters third month
- 29New Link added for Local Political Cartoonist
- 29Raise taxes to fund state universities, officials say
- 29Bill requires lenders to maintain homes in foreclosure
- 29This Friday the SCV Sheriffs are Freezin’ for a Reason!
- 30Community Hiking Club to hike Rice Canyon Saturday
- 30Shark kills S.F. surfer in Mexico
- 305.2 earthquake hits Northern California
- 30City’s VIDA Deputy Honored as Best in the County
- 30Fall in US house prices accelerates
- 30Newhall Land parent: LandSource bankruptcy filing seen in weeks
- 30The Food Chain: Shortages Threaten Farmers’ Key Tool: Fertilizer
- 30Tim Myers local Content: Election Postmortem III: Does Santa Clarita Need Council Districts? Maybe…..
- 30Traffic Stop Results in Arrest of Suspected Mail Thief in Canyon Country
- 30Two Arrested at D.U.I. Checkpoint Last Friday
May
- 3Man found dead inside vehicle in California Aqueduct
- 3Religion drags race to the fore in US election
- 6Antonovich seeks Registrar Satellite offices for Santa Clarita and East San Gabriel Valley
- 7Tim Myers Local Content: Where the Votes Are
- 11The dollar’s dominance called into question
- 15Fed Balance Sheet Worries Volcker; Ex-Chairman Sees Fed’s Independence Hurt by Credit Steps
- 15Honda Shows Off New Fuel Cell Car
- 15Republicans fear election juggernaut
- 15Stay Safe in Hot Temperatures: Triple Digits expected many parts of the County this Weekend
- 16Antonovich reacts to Supreme Court ruling overturning ban on Same-Sex Marriage
- 16Fed urged to control future asset bubbles
- 16HEALTH ALERT: Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups in the West San Fernando Valley
- 16Los Angeles Eyes Sewage as a Source of Water
- 16McCain Vision Has Most G.I.’s Out of Iraq by 2013
- 16Newhall Land sets the pace for Bike to Work Day
- 16Southland will sizzle until Tuesday; Health warnings issued for kids, elderly, pets as temperatures rise
- 17Weekend: A sweet turnout seen for Oxnard’s strawberry festival
- 22Commentary: New Frank Ferry Video is a regurgitation of past efforts; Still Funny, still lopsided
- 29Commentary: Nota Ferry Fan clarifies position; opposition to the City intensifies
- 29Congressman McKeon introduces Wilderness Bill which will preserve Thousands of Acres Locally
- 29Free E-Waste Recycling at Pico Canyon Elementary
- 29Monkeys Control a Robot Arm with Their Thoughts
- 29Shooting Investigation in Newhall
- 29Urban Areas on West Coast Produce Least Emissions Per Capita, Researchers Find
- 29Veterans Benefit from County Employment Program
- 30Clinton set to claim victory in popular vote
- 30Harvey Korman of ‘Burnett Show’ Dies at 81
- 30Man Arrested in Lancaster and Charged with Animal Cruelty
- 30Mars’ Water Appears To Have Been Too Salty To Support Life
- 30McCain steps up Iraq criticism of Obama
- 30Random Musing: Silver Lining in High Gas Prices
- 30Senate OKs measure to ban smoking in apartments
- 30Top Dems to push for swift end to primary race
- 31America’s suburbs: An age of transformation; Valencia and Willingboro
- 31Big I-5 fix starts today in Sacramento
- 31Do you really know the candidates on the judicial ballot?
- 31Head-on crash on Hwy. 126 near Fillmore claims two lives
- 31Job Climate for the Class of 2008 Is a Bit Warmer Than Expected
June
- 10Crime in L.A., nation falls
- 294.3-magnitude quakes strikes Mammoth Lakes area
- 295 Days to go: Countdown to the “Best Fireworks Show in the Valley”
- 29Ancient Oak Trees Help Reduce Global Warming
- 29As Housing Bill Evolves, Crisis Grows Deeper
- 29Bush declares emergency for fires in N. California; weather cooperates
- 29Infrastructure: The cracks are showing
- 304 Days to go: Countdown to the “Best Fireworks Show in the Santa Clarita Valley”
- 30Commentary: A local newspaper? Apparently not in Santa Clarita!
- 30Data Released on Feasibility Process: Antonovich Calls for an Advisory Vote to Allow Residents Opportunity To Decide Whether to Incorporate, Annex or Remain Unincorporated
- 30Fla. vandals tag 60 cars with anti-Obama messages
- 30Health Alert: Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley
- 30Inflation worry limits Fed flexibility
- 30Jack’s World: Think before you speak about Hybrid cars
- 30Lyme Disease Bacterium Came From Europe
- 30Schwarzenegger now backs McCain on environment
- 30SCV Sheriff has July 4th Safety message Online
- 30The late comic George Carlin’s hilarious commentary on Global Warming
- 30Two Arrested After in Valencia Purse Snatching
- 30Two men nabbed in Quartz Hill killings
- 30West Ranch Town Council Wednesday, July 2nd meeting Agenda
July
- 1California will pay for yet another late budget
- 11Antonovich Announces Metro Gold Line sets all-time Ridership record
- 11L.A. County Arts Commission Awards $4,518,000 in Grants to 155 County Arts Groups
- 11Scenic Cooper Canyon hike Saturday
- 11Smog Alert: Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley, Antelope Valley and other areas
- 121 killed in Calif. wildfires; more Guard troops coming
- 12Paulson stands by Fannie and Freddie
- 12Tony Snow, Former White House Press Secretary, Dies at 53
- 14Local ‘National Night Out’ Against Crime scheduled for Newhall
- 15Ailing sentiment hits dollar and global stocks
- 20Nature-Nurture Gene Link Sheds New Light on Autism
- 24Guest Commentary: One Valley One Vision Land Use; our neighborhood is presently under siege!
- 30Bunny Adoption event this Weekend in Agoura
- 30Community Shred Day is Huge Success
- 30Man crashes after driving wrong way on LA freeway
- 30Scientists: Calif. quake not the `Big One’
- 30Simon Weston: Some thoughts on the local “Newspaper”
- 30Supervisor Antonovich’s Quarterly Update: Amenities, Projects and Programs for Unincorporated L. A. County
- 30The Community Hiking Club to trek Santa Clarita Canyons on Saturday
- 30The Jetpack: From Comics to a Liftoff in the Yard
- 30The West Ranch Town Council August 6th meeting Agenda
- 30Tuesday’s Earthquake only ranks 15th Biggest in recent California history
- 3151% of Californians back offshore drilling
- 31Commentary: Placerita Canyon Questions Valid
- 31Credit Crunch: Fed lays on extra liquidity support
- 31Eastbound State Route 138, Overnight Lane Closure for Asphalt Work
- 31McCain Tries to Define Obama as Out of Touch
- 31New Calif. law requires graffiti vandals clean up
- 31Smog Alert: Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley
- 31Total Solar Eclipse Tomorrow Morning, August 1st
- 31Strict building codes credited after Calif. quake
- 31Wildfires show need to thin forests
August
- 8City of Santa Clarita Chooses to Respect the Concerns of Residents and will Extend review Period for Hospital EIR
- 18Guest Commentary: The impact of the North Newhall Specific Plan
- 26Suspects Wanted after Bar Fight in Valencia
- 28Antonovich Joins Governor Schwarzenegger Calling on need to Protect Local Tax Dollars from State
- 28Congressional Approval Ratings Tie Record Low
- 28Heavy Traffic Expected on Northbound I-5 at Templin Highway over Labor Day Weeekend; Plan Ahead
- 28Welfare Costs for Children of Illegal Aliens in L.A. County nearly $37 Million in July
- 28Why Is Greenland Covered In Ice? Changes In Carbon Dioxide Levels Explain Transition
- 28City does the “Right Thing” for the Benz Road Residents; Diverter option to get a trial run
- 28SCV Democratic Alliance meets tonight at Vincenzo’s
- 29Back-to-School Safety
- 29Bear Divide hike planned for Saturday
- 29California Moves on Bill to Curb Sprawl and Emissions
- 29Class of Diabetes Drugs Carries Significant Cardiovascular Risks
- 29Commentary: Growth is good as long as it is mutually and well managed
- 29L.A. County sheriff’s investigators arrest 16 graffiti suspects in predawn raids.
- 29Palin to shake up election fight in US
- 29SAT scores reveal disturbing trend
- 30Headlight tribute requested for deputy on Sunday
- 30Internet Traffic Begins to Bypass the U.S.
- 30Pilot critical and two others injured in Burbank plane crash
- 30SCV Sheriffs to Pay Tribute to Fallen Comrade; Remembering Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian on Sunday
- 30Single-payer plan passes Calif. Assembly
- 30Striking LAX Workers return to Jobs
- 30Trail extension work to begin in September
- 31A Note to Beacon Readers
- 31Antonovich Responds to MYA CEO Roger Snoble on Sales Tax and Gold Line Extension
- 31Calif. lawmakers OK freeway toll lanes in LA
September
- 3Vintage Beacon: Another different look at Annexation – What’s in it for us?
- 4Supervisor Knabe: Abandoning Common Sense; Nebraska’s Good Intentions Trump Good Policy
- 122 birds in Ventura test positive for West Nile
- 12Antonovich issues Reward for Information on Murder of Santa Clarita Valley Man
- 12Cruz on Politics: The conflict between Russia and Georgia; spread the blame!
- 12Hanging On to Biden’s Every Word
- 12Palin asks Schwarzenegger to veto new port fees
- 12Palin takes tough line on Russia
- 12Novato residents lose a trusted weekly friend, Paper to shutdown
- 28Tensions run high as investors face shocks
- 29$45 million donated to LACMA for a new gallery and renovations
- 29Commentary: Getting Scammed by a Signal “Reporter”
- 29Educators use technology to keep students’ focus
- 29Pistachio Nuts May Improve Heart Health
- 29Plenty of flu vaccine to be available this year
- 29Update: Shooting Death Investigation in Newhall
- 305-year-old dies after Simi Valley pit bull attack
- 30A Sharp View: Election Day- There has to be a Morning After
- 30Calif. law establishes chemical review
- 30Calif. laws crack down on sex-offender teachers
- 30Conference will address the needs of Children in Traumatic Situations
- 30‘Is My Money Safe?’ and Other Questions to Ask
- 30Latest YouTube Video: “A Franken Expert Alert!”
- 30Mars Lander Sees Falling Snow on Red Planet, Soil Data Suggest Liquid Past
- 30Mother convicted of killing newborn
- 30Promise of talks to find a way out
- 30Save the Condors Stewardship Event and Magic Mountain Micro-trash clean up event this Saturday
- 30SCV Dem Club to host VP Debate Watch Party Thursday
- 30Suit to Halt Big Collider in Europe Is Dismissed
- 30West Ranch Town Council October meeting agenda
October
- 1Banking’s crisis of confidence deepens
- 6Petition Sparks New Debate over Hasley Schools
- 9California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, lawmakers talk finances
- 9California holds a history lesson: The Bradley Effect
- 9Railroad safety system pledged
- 9U.S. May Take Ownership Stake in Banks
- 9Yosemite National Park rock slide destroys cabins
- 10Global equities plunge
- 11Wild Day Caps Worst Week Ever for Stocks
- 12Those With Sense of History May Find It’s Time to Invest
- 13Global Markets Jump on Vows of New Capital
- 15Education overhaul approved for County Juvenile Justice System
- 30Assembly Speaker Karen Bass to Headline Vote Rally for Ferial Masry, November 1st
- 30Global Warming Is Killing Frogs and Salamanders in Yellowstone Park, Researchers Say
- 30Halloween can be Scary Time for Pets
- 30Los Angeles Times lays off 10% of its editorial staff
- 30Polling Roundup: 5 Days until Election Day
- 30Random Musing: Newspapers losing ground and jobs
- 30The Christian Science Monitor to Become a Weekly
- 30The City Sounds of Silence highlights the latest Nota FerryFan Video
- 30Walker Ranch hike scheduled for Saturday
- 30Guest Commentary: Ready, Set, Vote- Preparing for Election Day
- 31A Little History behind the Origins of Halloween
- 31Consumer data raise recession fears in US
- 31Forgiveness sought for credit-card debt
- 31Halloween Safety Tips for your Pets
- 31Mortgage Plan May Aid Many and Irk Others
- 31Polling Roundup: 4 Days until Election Day
- 31Schwarzenegger stands with bipartisan coalition opposing Proposition 5
- 31Clues to Planets’ Birth Discovered In Meteorites
- 31Halloween Happenings around the SCV
- 31Obama’s friend: William Ayers’ forgotten communist manifesto: Prairie Fire
November
- 1JPMorgan to freeze foreclosures
- 1Specter of Deflation Lurks as Global Demand Drops
- 6Ron Mechsner named new President of the West Ranch Town Council
- 9Absentee Counting Continues, Tony Strickland Takes the Lead in SD 19
- 9Uncounted ballots unlikely to reverse Proposition 8
- 10Obama set to push ‘big bang’ reform package
- 10Tax Rule Slams Hard-Hit IRAs, 401(k)s
- 13Jack Murphy: An easy fix to the financial mess
- 20Wall Street sell-off snowballs on oil, Detroit bailout
- 25Wine Tasting: You may not have been there Sunday but you can get these wines by tomorrow…
- 27Failure of AIG places MTA transit agency in peril
- 28DUI arrests drop at start of holiday weekend
- 28‘Tis the Season: Man wielding plastic candy cane subdues attacker
- 28Eurozone set for rate cut of at least 50 points
- 28Potentially Universal Mechanism of Aging Identified
- 28Retailers bring their A game for Black Friday
- 28Retailers Offer Big Discounts, and Then Pray
- 28SAG inches closer to strike
- 28Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death
- 29Internet verdict pleases mother
- 29LA County road deaths up this Thanksgiving holiday
- 29Quakes hit near Hollister and Eureka
- 29Solar Wind Rips Up Martian Atmosphere
- 29The problem with Hillary
- 30Antonovich to take Oath of Office Monday
- 30Arnold Schwarzenegger weighing political future
- 30Local Pillars, Auto Dealerships Teeter as Big Three Decline
- 30Magnitude-4.1 quake strikes Ridgecrest area
- 30Some Consumers Say Wall Street Failed Them
- 30Virtual Ears and the Cocktail Party Effect
December
- 9Web Driven Wine and More: How a winery, or your own business, moves with the World Wide Web
- 10Butterflies return to Pismo Beach, numbers down
- 10Dire Forecast for Global Economy and Trade
- 10Knabe advocates for Infrastructure Funding
- 10New Statistical Model Could Help Reduce Breast-lesion Biopsies
- 10US clothing slump hits shipments
- 10Commentary: The Community HOA Members deserves inclusion, tolerance and respect
- 11Calif. considers tough greenhouse gas restrictions
- 11Identity Thief Found Guilty and Sentenced to State Prison
- 11No relief in sight until consumers open their wallets
- 11Plunging prices for recyclables are hurting businesses
- 11Secreted Protein Sends Signal That Fat Is On the Way
- 11Stevenson Ranch Menorah to be installed today after uproar
- 19Eve Bushman: All of the Holidays covered with Wine; Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s
- 24Tracking Santa Claus on the NORAD Radar
- 24Holiday Vintage Eve Bushman: My Wine with Andre
- 25Merry Christmas from the West Ranch Beacon
- 25Why is Christmas such a big deal?
- 26Frost and Wind Advisory for Santa Clarita Valley
- 28Say Goodbye and Good Riddance to 2008
- 30A Sharp View: How Football Saves Us
- 30Berry Compound Reduces Aging Effect
- 30Home Prices Fell at Sharper Pace in October
- 30Beware: Misleading Mailers offer Lower Property Taxes for Homeowners
- 30Needy Schools Turn to Parents for Funding
- 30Saugus Man charged in rape, threats
- 30The undeniable shift to Keynes
- 30Travel Alert: Big rig, 3 other vehicles crash on 14 Freeway in Acton
- 30Update: Saugus Suspect in 2 Pasadena rapes charged
- 31Antelope Valley Teen suspected of toting gun on Metrolink
- 31Binge Drinkers have a disconnect between assessing their Driving Abilities and Reality
- 31Designated Drivers Could Save $7,000; Many local police departments to set up sobriety checkpoints on New Year’s Eve
- 31Fed pushes on with mortgage bond plan
- 31How to Fix Your Life in 2009
- 31Minor Earthquake hits off coast of Malibu early this Morning; Small quake hits Northern California
- 31Report on Columbia Details How Astronauts Died
- 31Update: 11 hurt as runaway truck hits 11 cars near Tejon Pass north of Santa Clarita
- 31SCV Sheriffs Stress Safe New Year
- 31Spending to fight California wildfires tops $1 billion
- 31Eve Bushman: Non-Wine Holiday Cocktails
2009603 posts
January
- 1Happy New Year!
- 2Eve Bushman: The Single Malt Scotch Tasting- Phase One: Planning
- 7Atheists Decide to Send a Message, on 800 Buses
- 7Study: Exit polls overestimated Prop. 8 support
- 8Environmental group backs canal for California Delta
- 14Commentary: Mind-numbing meeting produces Arts Commission
- 14Possible mammoth tusk found on SoCal Island
- 14Reagan Library welcomes the Magna Carta, 13th century ancestor to the Constitution
- 27Today’s Political Roundup; Roger Seaver named Chair of Hospital Association of Southern California
- 301988 abuse case involving Alamo resurfaces
- 30Digital TV Beckons, but Many Miss the Call
- 30Eve Bushman: The Single Malt Scotch Tasting Phase Two: The Drinking
- 30Foreclosure fear spreads to middle class
- 30Friday’s Political Roundup
- 30L.A. Opera’s Figaro’s American Adventure Saturday at the Performing Arts Center
- 30New Understanding of the Origin of Galaxies Advanced
- 30Obama May Seek Republican for Cabinet
- 30Offshore drilling plan is scuttled
- 30SCV Sheriff’s Launch Vacant House Check Program
- 30Senate approves bill to delay digital TV
- 30Stolen Property Recovered in Saugus; Detectives Seeking Original Owners
- 314.4 Earthquake shakes Kern County
- 31A Big Bang plan to clean up US banking system
- 31Call to Action: Running Out of Options to Fight Ever-changing ‘Super Bugs’
- 31Delayed state payments could by catastrophic for many
- 31Man dies in Piru helicopter crash
- 31Supreme Court Steps Closer to Repeal of Evidence Ruling
- 31Teens treated after collapsing at Valencia Borders
- 31West Ranch Town Council to meet Wednesday
February
- 1U.S. economy posts fastest decline in 26 years
- 8A Franken Expert Alert- Part Deux! The latest Nota FerryFan YouTube video
- 8California Work Program for Young Is Threatened
- 8Job Scams: The Recession Turns Ugly
- 16Tax bill stalemate in State Senate
- 17Clinton suggests Tarp go green
- 24McKeon Statement on President’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
- 24McKeon Urges Closer Look at Workers’ Retirement Security, Cautions against Scare Tactics that Could Jeopardize Workers’ Long-Term Savings
- 25Amid Gloom, Obama Pledges a Recovery
- 25Canyon Country Bank of America Robbed this afternoon; Public assistance sought
- 25Fact check of President Obama’s Speech
- 25Ideas for reforming California government
- 25LA County seeks review of solar plant project
- 25LA County urges name change for Negrohead Mountain
- 25Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk reopens Van Nuys Branch Office
- 25Sheriff and City Recognize Local Hero
- 25US home prices fall as buyer mood sours
- 25Wednesday’s Political Roundup- a Full Plate!
- 25Why Hair Turns Gray Is No Longer a Gray Area: Our Hair Bleaches Itself As We Grow Older
- 26Bank of Santa Clarita drops to new 52 week low
- 26Can you say Socialism? Bloggers and Unions Join Forces to Push Democrats to the left
- 26L.A. scrambling to bring back film crews
- 26McKeon Calls for Federal Spending Freeze; Opposes $410 billion omnibus spending bill
- 26Obama considers delaying Iraq withdrawal
- 26Poll: Californians favor parental notification
- 26Researchers Report Breakthrough in Human Papillomavirus Research
- 26Vintage Beacon: Yes, I’m an Awful Speller!
- 26Weights and Measure Week celebrated in County of Los Angeles; Yeah!!
- 26White House to create $634bn health fund
- 27Antonovich seeks to shut to shut down “Puppy Mills”
- 27Canyon Country Bank Robber Behind Bars
- 27Eve’s Wine 101: Getting Offered Wine to Try is Never a Problem; Plus Good Wines We Can Find and Afford and the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 27Friday’s Political Roundup
- 27Grim US data show deepening downturn
- 27Immune Molecule That Attacks Wide Range of Flu Viruses Discovered
- 27In Revision, G.D.P. Shrank at 6.2% Rate at the End of 2008
- 27McKeon Statement on U.S. Forces in Iraq; President Obama outlines plans to withdraw troops
- 27Part of Denver’s Past, The Rocky Says Goodbye
- 27Republicans back new withdrawal timetable
- 27Schwarzenegger starts campaign for ballot measures
- 27Slide Mountain hike on Saturday
- 28Antonovich secures Measure “R” funds for Metrolink System Safety improvements
- 28Assemblyman Smyth: Tax Credit will create Local Jobs
- 28California’s Jobless Rate Soars to 10.1%
- 28City offering Tickets, Transprtation to Live Performance of Grease; #1 Musical of 2008 Makes Its Way from Broadway to Los Angeles
- 28Schwarzenegger proclaims statewide drought emergency
- 28The Return of Big Government: For Obama, a spending spree and fiscal prudence are synonymous.
March
- 1Berkshire Hathaway Reports Worst Year Ever; Buffett Warns of Bubble in Treasury Bonds
- 1The Signal forced to make cuts; Seven laid off, temporary pay cuts enacted
- 2Growing Economic Crisis Threatens the Idea of One Europe
- 2US urged to take tough Iran sanctions
- 2Charities Say Tax Changes Add to Pain
- 2Monday’s Political Roundup
- 2West Ranch Town Council to meet Wednesday
- 4SCV Business Helps Sheriff’s Youth Program
- 13Judge declines to jail 3 Alamo ministry members
- 21Credit agencies give California nation’s lowest rating
- 24Banking Plan Propels Wall St. to Best Day in Months
- 30653 Firearms Collected during Gifts for Guns Events
- 30Detroit’s Daily Papers Are Now Not So Daily
- 30McKeon, Boxer, and Local Advocates on President Signing Lands Bill into Law, Includes wilderness in Mono, Inyo, and Los Angeles Counties
- 30Monday’s Political Roundup
- 30The 47th Annual Renaissance Pleasure Faire returns to the Santa Fe Dam Recreation area on Saturday
- 30West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; Update on Community Report and Public Roll out dates
- 31A Sharp View: Dude, let’s teach intelligent design
- 31Bob Hope Airport begins Platinum Valet Service
- 31Chicago Sun-Times parent files for bankruptcy
- 31Combination of Very Low LDL and Normal Systolic Blood Pressure Attenuate Coronary Artery Disease
- 31Complaints of internet crime hit record in US
- 31Computer Virus Seen Communicating With Server
- 31Governor Seeks to Delay Service Station Regulation
- 31LA County supervisors get custom water labels
- 31Mortgage Rates Cut By Builders
- 31Sales tax hike might spike big-ticket purchases
- 31Salmonella in Pistachios Spurs Recall
- 31Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 31US housing price freefall extends into January
- 31“Volunteen” and Volunteer positions still available at 2009 Cowboy Festival
April
- 3Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve blooming
- 3Bowl-A-Thon raises funds for SCV Domestic Violence Center; The Beacon sponsored Team comes out on Top!
- 7Newhall Community Center Boxer Wins Championship at Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament
- 8Double blow for US pensions as values crash
- 12Airfares Are Really Low Right Now; L.A. to NY $14
- 12Comprehensive Review Confirms High LASIK Patient Satisfaction
- 12HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan wants mortgage incentives for energy-efficient homes
- 14Mending America’s broken tax code
- 21Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 22History of Earth Day
- 23Antonovich testifies before Assembly Committee on need for North County MTA Board Representative
- 23County Public Defender hosts International Visitors
- 23McKeon, House Republicans Introduce Plan to Help Americans Rebuild Lost Savings
- 23Simon Weston: Hypocrisy on the Boulevard of Patriotism
- 29BRAKING NEWS: Two Probable, Two Possible Cases of Swine Flu in LA County including Santa Clarita Valley
- 29Commentary: The Newhall Ranch project will be magnificent addition to SCV
- 29McKeon Statement on FY 2010 Budget Resolution
- 29Fire Influences Global Warming More than Previously Thought
- 29Health Officials Seek Man Who Handled Rabid Bat on April 21st, outside BRISTOL FARMS in SANTA CLARITA
- 29Northbound I-5 Pavement Rehabilitation prompts nighttime Lane Closures
- 29Videoconferencing to reduce Jail Overcrowding
- 29Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 30City and Sheriff Launch Motorcycle Safety Campaign
- 30County reviewing scope of Elective Medical Services Provided
- 30Cruz on Politics: The first 100 Days; Elections have consequences!
- 30Field Poll: Angry voters are ‘tuned out’ in run-up to special election
- 30Keep Dogs Healthy and Happy at One-Day, Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic
- 30Local Health Agencies, Hurt by Cuts, Brace for Flu
- 30Santa Clarita Armed Robber Gets 65+ Years
- 30Small quake rattles area near San Jose
- 30Swine Flu cases NOT confirmed in Santa Clarita Valley
- 30Swine Flu Outbreak Illuminated By Avian Flu Research
- 30Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 30WHO warns of ‘imminent’ flu pandemic
May
- 1Developments on swine flu in California, by County
- 1Valencia Arsonist Arrested; Saugus suspect burned by C.I.T. operation
- 16Two Staples of Southern California Economy No Longer So Reliable
- 18Heart Disorder Linked to Alzheimer’s disease
- 18Monday’s Political Roundup
- 18SCV Democratic Alliance for Action meets Thursday
- 22Eve’s Wine 101: Six out of 661 Questions for Wine 661; plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 22Friday’s Political Roundup
- 22What’s going on this Memorial Day Weekend? Check out the Santa Clarita Guide
- 29Cooper Canyon Hike planned for Saturday
- 29Mid-Week Operation Targets Active SCV Gang Members
- 29National Weather Service invites Amateur meteorologists to attend Weather Spotter Training
- 30A Promise to Be Ethical in an Era of Immorality
- 30California: A failing state
- 30County supervisors mull smoking ban at parks, golf courses
- 30Death Investigation in Angeles National Forest area
- 30Deeper budget cuts hit schools and California’s neediest
- 30Fair Oaks Ranch Neighborhood Watch Puts Burglars Behind Bars again in unincorporated Canyon Country
- 30Fatal Traffic Collision in Canyon Country
- 30Jupiter-like Planet found orbiting one of smallest Stars
- 30Special Weather Alert
- 30The Problem with Judicial Empathy
- 30Toddler Undergoes Extraordinary Treatment for Rattlesnake Bite
- 31Ancient Volcanic Eruptions Caused Global Mass Extinction
- 31Death Investigation UPDATE: Burned body found in car in Angeles National Forest area
- 31Deep Cuts Threaten to Reshape California
- 31North I-5 Off-Ramp Closure at Magic Mountain Parkway
- 31Time running out for digital-TV transition
- 31World’s strongest laser unveiled at California lab
June
- 1NK moves missile towards launch site
- 1Ballerinas and Female Athletes Share Quadruple Health Threats
- 1Read All About It; What’s caused the big decline in the fortunes of the nation’s newspapers?
- 4Second Largest Church building in SCV to hold Ribbon Cutting on Sunday
- 5Eve’s Wine 101: Traversing the SCV Wine Classic; Plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 9A Sharp View: You are president, and Bin Laden is in Pakistan
- 9Drinking Water from Air Humidity
- 9Prices proposed for new LA-area freeway toll lanes
- 9Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 11California pharmacies to offer $2 for expired product
- 11Random Musing: Some nice comments yesterday; changes coming
- 11Re-Election Campaign Kick off Announcement for Santa Clarita City Council
- 11Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 11CA Democrats solution: Spend money they don’t have
- 11LandSource could be broken up, sold off
- 15First of two Community Meeting kicks off tonight in West Ranch to discuss possible changes to local Governance Structure
- 15Monday’s Political Roundup
- 15Special Commentary: What are these reports supposed to show? Get it from the source!
- 16Investors cool on US bonds and equities
- 24Simon Weston: Salty Tale doesn’t add up for Desalinization Plant
- 26U.S. Savings Rate at Highest Point in 15 Years
- 29Heat Advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley; Heat forecast to reach triple digits Today and Tomorrow
- 29Interior secretary unveils fast-track solar plan
- 29Newborn Safely Surrendered at Los Angeles Hospital
- 29West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; SCV Off the Grid Project to be presented
- 30A Sharp View: Independence Day- A George Washington Production
- 30A Special Note to our Readers
- 30California’s long process to resuming executions
- 30City offers assistance to low and moderate income homeowners
- 30Deficit forces California to issue IOUs
- 30Domestic Violence Center names new President
- 30Get exclusive Beacon updates on Twitter!
- 30July 4th Safety tips for Pets- Animal Care & Control’s Expanded Holiday Hours
- 30McKeon, Local Leaders, Local Defense Industry Tout Defense Authorization Bill
- 30McKeon Praises U.S. Troops, Urges Caution on Important Milestone in Iraq
- 30New Email Scam Hits Santa Clarita; Hackers use local resident’s personal email to ask for money
- 30Road Resurfacing Projects slated for Unincorporated areas near Acton, Aqua Dulce and Palmdale
- 30Site for Alcohol’s Action in the Brain Discovered
- 30Smog Alert: Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in parts of LA County Today
- 30Supreme Court Finds Bias against White Firefighters
- 30Tuesday’s Political Roundup
July
- 1BU Graduates Stevenson Ranch resident
- 1Buenos Aires Declares a Swine Flu Emergency
- 7California postpones new Energy Code Enforcement
- 7California’s borrowing costs may rise after Fitch downgrades state bonds
- 7DoJ to review handset arrangements
- 7Robbery leads to brawl, standoff in Canyon Country
- 7Woman kills self at SCV Sheriff’s Station
- 14Family Businesses Are Reeling in Recession
- 28Transparent Aluminum Is ‘New State Of Matter’
- 29Governor eliminates Domestic Violence Funding in California! Immediate impact Locally
- 30Annual Overlay and Slurry Seal underway around the City; expect some detours and traffic
- 30City offers FREE rides on new NoHo Express Transit Route August 2-16; Online Survey Offered to Riders to Extend Free Service
- 30Los Angeles County receives National Recognition for “LA Vital System”
- 30New Poll Finds Growing Unease on Health Plan
- 30Organic Food Not Nutritionally Better Than Conventionally-produced Food, Review Of Literature Shows
- 30SMOG ALERT: Air quality will be unhealthy in the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday
- 30Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 30West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; Tower planned for Stevenson Ranch Parkway to be discussed
- 31City launches newly updated, comprehensive Trails Map
- 31Cooper Canyon to the Waterfalls Saturday
- 31Eve’s Wine 101: Big Events Exclusive to the WRB
- 31Minn. Gov: GOP must welcome others, broaden base
- 31Must see: “We the People Stimulus Package” video
- 31Our California Veterans Deserve Better; By Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, Member of Congress
- 31Over Beers, No Apologies, but Plans to Have Lunch
- 31Scientists Expect Wildfires to Increase As Climate Warms In Coming Decades
- 31State Film Incentive Brings Production to Santa Clarita
- 31Swine flu claims California nurse, 2 new moms
- 31Friday’s Political Roundup
- 31US ‘cash-for-clunkers’ fund runs out
August
- 1Median Construction Projects to Begin August 3rd
- 1Obama says many months before US exits recession
- 1Opinion: California Is Still Not Out of Its Budget Hole
- 11Opinion: Wheelchairs and public transportation: They just don’t mix
- 12Vintage Beacon: Another different look at Annexation “What’s in it for us?”
- 18Santa Clarita Valley among Top Five Hotel Markets in June 2009 for Los Angeles Region
- 19Vintage Beacon: What does Self-Determination really mean?
- 19Million Dollar Online House Raffle to Benefit Three Charities in SCV
- 21Another Most Wanted Deadbeat Parent Sentenced to Jail time
- 21Eve’s Wine 101: A Day in the Life of a Wine 101er; plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 21Fed stimulus funds to help California conserve water
- 21Greenpeace: “Yeah, we misled, but we needed the emotionalism!”
- 21Hike Chantry Flats to Sturtevant Falls Saturday
- 27The Boston Report: Tarzan and the Moist Lions of Dr. Holly Peño
- 28Air Quality Alert: Air quality is unhealthy for all individuals in parts of Los Angeles
- 30Evacuation/Road Closure Information; SCV Evacuation Center
- 30Fire likely to hit Mt. Wilson; threatening observatory, TV transmitters
- 30Station fire grows to 42,500 acres, destroying 18 homes
- 31Commentary: Arts Commission is another missed opportunity by the City!
- 31Crime Tip Leads to Pot Bust in Castaic
- 31Fed makes $14bn profit on crisis loans
- 31Fire burns 105,000 acres with no control in sight; moving west towards Santa Clarita
- 31Fire moves west toward Santa Clarita, Sylmar; Mt. Wilson in peril
- 31Flags at L.A. County facilities to be at half-staff in memory of 2 County Firefighters
- 31L.A. County fire has destroyed 74 structures, remains out of control
- 31Making summer in the City More Bearable
- 31Monday’s Political Roundup
- 31Phase 1 of Old Town Newhall Streetscape Project to include Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Event
- 31Simon Weston: ObamaCare; the devil is in the details Bruce McFarland!
- 31Some residents ignore orders to evacuate; nearly 1/2 of Acton’s 2,300 residents staying in their homes
- 312 Firefighters killed in Acton, 18 homes destroyed; 12,500 homes threatened
- 31UPDATE: Firefighters try to battle back Station fire from Acton, Mt. Wilson
- 31UPDATE on Morris & Station Fires; Shelters, Evacuations and Road Closures
- 31West Ranch Town Council to meet Wednesday
- 31Wildlife Waystation being evacuated
September
- 3The Time Ranger
- 3City prepares to host 15th Annual River Rally Clean Up
- 4Interactive Station Fire map
- 4Antonovich to offer $50,000 reward for Arsonist(s) Responsible for Station Fire
- 4Castaic Sexual Assault Suspect Sought; Public Assistance Needed
- 4City to host Grand Opening Event for Magic Mountain/I-5 Expansion Project
- 4Eve’s Wine 101: “Blink” your way through a tasting? Plus the original SCV Wine Calendar …..It’s a couple of blinks away
- 4Friday’s Political Roundup
- 4McKeon slams Democrats on August Unemployment Numbers
- 4Patriot Day celebration in Stevenson Ranch next Friday
- 4Thorn Point Lookout hike planned for Saturday
- 4Thousands of New Images Show Mars in High Resolution
- 5City’s WorkSource Center to Host Monthly Job Fair
- 5Station fire has cost $37 million to fight; officials still assessing toll
- 5Teenage Jobless Rate Reaches Record High
- 6Obama Adviser Resigns amid Controversy
- 6People Power: A wake-up call for America’s political elites.
- 6Water main break causes flooding on Ventura Blvd in Studio City
- 7A Note to Our Readers
- 7Castaic high school meets more roadblocks; Objections raised over traffic concerns
- 7New Design Keeps Buildings Standing and Habitable after Major Earthquakes
- 7The History of Labor Day
- 8California firms recall green onions fearing bacteria
- 8Commentary: Do you care about your children? The Hart School District apparently doesn’t!!
- 8County begins Repair Process for Fire Areas
- 8Gold Hits $1,000 an Ounce; Oil Prices Jump
- 8Labeling helps diners change course
- 8Northern front of Station fire flares up; 56% contained
- 8Piru Fishbowls Hike planned for Saturday
- 8That Late-night Snack: Worse than You Think
- 8The Station Fire Update: The Road to Recovery has begun
- 8Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 8West Ranch Town Councils weighs in on Castaic High School; supports Romero Canyon site
- 9California bill would extend tax credit on new homes
- 9A Sharp View: Remember the World Trade Center
- 9Air Quality Alert: Smoke from fires is causing unhealthy air quality
- 9Antonovich offers $20,000 Reward for Information in Castaic Rape Case
- 9Government health insurance loses support
- 9New Role of Vitamin C in Skin Protection; Relevance to the Cosmetics Industry
- 9The Boston Report: Coming this Fall: The Further Adventures of S.W.A.T. Monkey
- 9Wednesday’s Political Update
- 10California cities, counties wary of bill to limit bankruptcy filings
- 10City prepares to host 15th Annual River Rally Clean-up; Event Responsible for Removal of More than 140 Tons of Debris to date
- 10County supports Educational Law Reforms in ‘Race to the Top’
- 10Fire Crews Leaving, Santa Clarita Central Park Will Re-Open Late Thursday
- 10In Lawmaker’s Outburst, a Rare Breach of Protocol
- 10McKeon attacks health care agenda
- 10Patriot Day celebration in Stevenson Ranch on Friday
- 10Supervisors approve $322 Million in funding for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- 10The Time Ranger
- 10Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 10U.S. Braces for Long Flu Season
- 10US Energy Use Drops In 2008
- 10US interest rates seen as steady in near term
- 10Commentary: Where were you on 9/11? Remembering some Old Friends
- 11Commentary: Do you care about your children? The Hart School District apparently doesn’t!!
- 11Eve’s Wine 101: I Got Great Parts for Beaconeers Today! Plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 11Oak Ridge Drive at Metrolink Railroad Crossing to be temporarily closed for Improvements
- 11US starts to unwind state bank support
- 12Ground Zero-scale Trauma Can Prompt Psychological Growth
- 12Public Safety Notice; attempted sexual assault in Valencia
- 14Ad Shift Throws Blogs a Business Lifeline
- 16California’s jobs picture will be grim for years, two forecasts say
- 16Sheriff and Port Police Develop new Maritime Officers’ Training Course
- 16The Time Ranger
- 16Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 182009 “Teen Scene Unplugged” Event helps Community Deal with Teen Issues
- 21Annexation Fiscal Analysis Executive Summary; meetings 9/21 and 9/24
- 25McKeon: “No Surprise” on Revelation of a Second Nuclear Facility in Iran
- 26Fire breaks out in Antelope Valley
- 28McKeon; “The trends are clear”, Iran’s Ballistic Missiles and Nuclear Programs Pose Grave Threat
- 28Annex talk picks up new vocabulary; Negotiation on boundaries, discussion of city charter predicted
- 28Commentary: The Facilities Foundation Redux yet again!!
- 28Monday’s Political Roundup
- 29A Sharp View: My African American Experience in Eatonville
- 29Antonovich and Molina order City of Los Angeles to Stop illegally Taxing Unincorporated area Businesses
- 29Antonovich initiates Multi-Agency response team to Pre-pare Fire-impacted Communities from Mudslide Damage
- 29Community Court Kick-off: Local Program Helps Keep Juvenile Offenders Out of the System
- 29Did The Great Depression Have A Silver Lining? Life Expectancy Increased By 6.2 Years
- 29Rio Norte Junior High Aide Arrested for Prostitution
- 29Soledad Canyon Road east of Sierra Highway Overlay Project to begin Monday; funded through American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
- 29Tagger sprayed with Felonies
- 29TimBen Boydston announces run for Santa Clarita City Council Seat
- 29Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 30Air Pollutants from Abroad a Growing Concern, Says New Report
- 30Armed Robbery in Valencia: Public Assistance Sought
- 30‘Clear’ Security Service May Return at Airports
- 30Festival of the Arts
- 30Liberals defeated in key US healthcare vote
- 30Schwarzenegger seeks overhaul of state tax system
- 30SCV Domestic Violence Center Moves to new Location
- 30The Boston Report: Girl Crash Dummies; No. It’s Not a new Band Name.
- 30Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 30Workshops Discuss Grant Programs for Newhall Redevelopment area Businesses, Property Owners
October
- 1Journalist Patti Rasmussen joins The Beacon as Special Reporter
- 5Commentary: The Hart School Board needs new blood!
- 5Community Forum on Thursday to educate Residents on Advisory Vote
- 7THiNK SCV deal of the week from Superior Window Fashions
- 8Community Forum tonight to educate community on Advisory Vote
- 9David Gauny to announce candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council
- 9Westside Options Forum Held at City Hall
- 12A Note to Our Readers; more changes!
- 12Commentary: Have your Voice heard; take part in the Advisory Vote on Nov. 3rd
- 13A Sharp View: Singing the Fat City Blues; thoughts on Annexation
- 14The Boston Report: Jon but not Kate & I just swear by DE-SWINEANOL™
- 15The Time Ranger
- 16Attempted Kidnapping Suspect Wanted; Public Assistance needed
- 16Commentary: City has a do as I say, not as I do moment!
- 16Teen Driving Safety Fair Saturday
- 17In High School Football news, Ferry receives Reprimand
- 18Spooktacular events around the SCV throughout October
- 18Vintage Beacon: Another look at Annexation “What’s in it for us?”
- 19Energy Star Appliances May Not All Be Efficient, Audit Finds
- 19Hart board candidates seek voters
- 19Update: Station wildfire officially contained
- 19Commentary: Annexation; Modern Dating or the Caveman Approach?
- 19You Can’t Always Win: A Children’s Story about Competitiveness
- 20A Sharp View: Dancing to the Fat City Blues (Part II of two parts)
- 20Alert: Misleading Property Tax Reduction Mailers again offering lower assessments at a High Price
- 20Baby food recalled, may be tainted with botulism
- 20Board approves Conditional Use Permit for Carousel Ranch
- 20Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets Wednesday
- 20Get Whiter teeth with THiNK SCV
- 20New York Times to cut 100 newsroom jobs
- 20Public Assistance still Sought for Two Separate Attempted Kidnappings Reported Last Week.
- 20Reminder: Courts Closed Wednesday 10/21 and third Wednesday of each month
- 20Transient charged with setting blaze 6 days before Station fire
- 20Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 21County Sups approve $1.4 million dollar grant to reduce Sheriff’s Department DNA Backlog
- 21L.A. County to spend $6.2 million to upgrade Fire Department communications
- 21Local Students to Attend City’s Youth Summit 2009; event to Focus on Respect for Oneself and Others
- 23Babe’s Dessert Bar offers sweet THiNK SCV discount
- 24Vintage Beacon: Be a Smart Shopper about Annexation
- 26Commentary: Vote YES on Measure A, stay an official community in L. A. County
- 28Daylight Saving Time ends; Clocks fall back Sunday morning!
- 28UPDATE: Disney plans new production facility in SCV
- 29Friday, October 30 Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic for SEASONAL Flu ONLY
- 29Home Buyer Credit Gets New Life
- 29Los Angeles County’s homeless population is down by 38%
- 29Public’s Help needed in locating Missing Newhall Girl
- 29Why Fish Oils Help with Conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis How They Could Help Even More
- 30McKeon comments on Democrats’ Latest Plan for Government Takeover of Health Care
- 30Eve’s Wine 101: What Eve’s Wine Guru has in store for you; Devoted to Valencia Wine Co. Events Only
- 30Friday’s Political Roundup
- 30Halloween Festivities all around SCV this weekend
- 30Have a Safe and Fun Halloween: Wash Your Hands to Avoid Germs While Trick-or-Treating
- 30Scientists Discover Influenza’s Achilles Heel: Antioxidants
- 30US economy starts to grow
- 30Why Homeowners Are Raising the Roof
- 31$8 Haircut latest THiNK Santa Clarita Valley offer
- 31A Sharp Report: Halloween has always been fun
- 31McKeon to Administration: “Where are the Jobs?”; Stimulus fails to create jobs locally
- 31The Time Ranger Halloween edition
- 31Triple-combo Drug Shows Promise against Antiviral-resistant H1N1
- 31U.S. Releases Its Stockpile of Tamiflu for Children
- 31Waning stimulus hits consumer spending
November
- 2Commentary: The time is here; Vote YES on Measure A
- 2Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke from Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques
- 3The Beacon Voter Guide
- 4Commentary: Advisory Vote was valuable for Community
- 4Measure A wins Advisory Vote! Messina nabs Hart Board seat
- 4The Boston Report: Trick or treat; smell my jingle bells
- 4Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 6Eve’s Wine 101: Sunset in the Vineyards: Introduces More Than Burcak; plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 7THiNK SCV deal on Salon services for You and a Friend!
- 7Update: Missing Valencia Man found alive and well
- 8Golden Oaks Ranch Expansion; anatomy of a regional project
- 8Caught In the Act: Butterfly Mate Preference Shows How One Species Can Become Two
- 8McKeon evokes Lincoln in opposition to Pelosi’s Health Care Takeover
- 9Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide
- 9Commentary: Reflecting on the Advisory Vote and the future
- 11Los Angeles agencies dispute reported homelessness drop
- 11Sheriff to receive additional grant to implement automated License Plate Recognition Technology
- 11The Time Ranger
- 12Hart School Board to meet next Wednesday; Castaic High School site selection on the agenda
- 13MacTalk offers latest THiNK SCV discount
- 135th Annual Holiday Tasting at TPC Sunday
- 14A Hint of Hype, a Taste of Illusion
- 14Evangelist Tony Alamo sentenced to 175 years
- 14Residents experience debris and mudflow above Station Fire burned area in La Canada-Flintridge
- 14US probes safety of energy drinks
- 14Your Guide to Affordable Holiday Shopping
- 15US Treasury eager to extend Tarp into next year
- 15Water package lacks clout to reverse Delta’s decline
- 162 quakes strike near Channel Is.
- 16Commentary: Is the Hart School Board stacking the deck?
- 16Monday’s Political Roundup
- 16Water still divides the state
- 18Federal ‘improper spending’ surges to $98bn
- 18L.A. County keeping sugary drinks around — for now
- 18NoHo Gang Members Behind Bars after Canyon Country Pursuit
- 18Random Musing: Today is it! Will the Hart School Board screw the community?
- 18State approves funding for new SCV courthouse
- 18The Boston Report: Dear President Obama: Rupricht is A-Okay.
- 18Your Own Stem Cells Can Treat Heart Disease, Study Suggests
- 20Better Paydays Ahead
- 20Full House in Castaic: 2 Search Warrants, 4 arrests, 3 guns and 10 Children in Protective Custody!
- 21Station fire probe yields little evidence, no suspects
- 23Candleman of Valencia offers great THiNK SCV discount
- 23Commentary: Hart School Board chickens-out; opts to flush more tax money
- 23U.S. home sales at 2-1/2 year high
- 23White House Pushes Science and Math Education
- 23Santa Clarita slips to number 52 on safest cities in America list
- 24A Sharp View: The Senior Center- A jewel for Yule?
- 274 people killed in holiday traffic accidents in L.A. County
- 27Best Ways to Pay for Holiday Purchases
- 27Food banks nationwide report more first timers
- 28Buying, Selling and Twittering All the Way
- 28Climategate: The Skeptical Scientist’s View
- 28Pacific storm to bring showers, high surf and snow to So Cal
- 28Scuffling customers close SoCal Wal-Mart
- 28Excellent Local Discounts for Beacon Readers this Holiday
- 293.1 earthquake hits L.A. Area
- 2930 killed on California freeways over Thanksgiving weekend
- 29Carly Fiorina: She Wants to Reboot California
- 29Water package: Sealing the deal
- 29Winds blow clouds of ash from SoCal Mountains
- 30Antonovich to speak at West Ranch Town Council meeting Wednesday
- 30City to conduct H1N1 Vaccination Clinic at Sports Complex Activities Center on Friday
- 30City to host Grand Opening of Sports Complex Phase IV Expansion
- 30Monday’s Political Roundup
- 30Solar panels causing some storms; SCV resident told to move panels
- 30Solar Power from Your Windows, Awnings, Even Clothing?
- 30The Metrolink Holiday Toy Express is coming to town; Festive Train to Collect Toys for “Spark of Love” Toy Drive
- 30US retailers hope for holiday surge
- 30A Special Anniversary Message to our Readers
December
- 1Get rid of Pests with THiNK SCV offer!
- 2California could lose energy stimulus funds, auditor says
- 2H1N1 Vaccination Clinics to Conclude This Week; Final push focuses on priority groups
- 2McKeon Supports Strategy to Send More Troops to Afghanistan, Opposes Arbitrary Date for Withdrawal
- 2Obama gambles his presidency on Afghanistan
- 7Commentary: Threats, Lies and Smears…..Oh my!
- 9Frost Advisory for Santa Clarita Valley
- 9L.A. Agrees to Limit Medical-Marijuana Dispensaries
- 9New Execution Method Is Used in Ohio
- 9Riding the public gravy train
- 9The Boston Report: A New SCV School’s Xmas-like Program
- 9Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 10Revenue Shortfall for County could be more than $200 million
- 10The Time Ranger
- 10Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 10US wholesale inventories show surprise rise
- 14An alarming number of Teachers leave for another career
- 14Black Hole Much Closer to Earth than Previously Thought
- 14Commentary: All is right in the community this Holiday Season
- 14Court to review employer access to worker messages
- 14Nota FerryFan posts new YouTube video!
- 15Angeles Forest Roads Re-Open
- 15Antonovich joins Sheriff, Crime Victims in launching “Crime stoppers” Program for L. A. County
- 15McKeon Asks House Democrats to Stop Playing Politics with American Troops
- 15Small quake shakes Central Calif. near Keeler
- 15U.S. questions Calif.’s healthcare plan for children of working poor
- 15Washington warned of looming debt crisis
- 15Donate to S.C.O.R.E. this Holiday Season
- 16H1N1 Vaccine available and restrictions have been lifted
- 16Help L.A. County Animal Care and Control Save-A-Stray for the Holidays!
- 16McKeon: the President still does not have a plan; what is the Administration’s detention strategy on GTMO
- 16Scientists Decode Memory-Forming Brain Cell Conversations
- 16The Boston Report: Re-gifting, Fruitcake, Ape DNA & Xmas
- 17County and Veteran Affairs collaborate to create Veterans’ Systems Navigator Services
- 19California’s unemployment rate shrinks, as do the number of jobs
- 19Economists See a Lift in 2010 Census
- 19Get Amazing Deals at SCV’s Finest Establishments and Give Back to the Community at the Same Time
- 19LA courts face grim future from budget cuts
- 20Actress Brittany Murphy dead at 32
- 20CBO: Real 10-Year Cost of Senate Bill Still $2.5 Trillion
- 20Fatal shooting near freeways in Pacoima
- 20US Senate approves $636bn military spending bill
- 21Gas prices down 3.89 cents nationwide
- 21Healthcare bill falls short of Obama’s vision
- 22A Sharp View: A Mother and Father in Bethlehem
- 22Castaic Lake Water Agency prevails in lengthy Court battle over Water Transfer
- 22COBRA Deputies Arrest a Stabbing Suspect Following a Five Month Investigation
- 22Desert Vistas vs. Solar Power
- 22Entrepreneurs Seek Ways to Draw out Workers’ Ideas
- 22High Wind Watch for SCV
- 22More prime mortgages default in 3rd quarter
- 22Schwarzenegger says jobs are his New Year hope
- 22SCV Sheriff’s “Toy Store” Brings Joy
- 22Washington Times cuts Sunday edition
- 22Shady Tactics: Democratic Party kickbacks used to advance government takeover of health care
- 22Your Christmas Tree Has Seven Times More DNA than You Do!
- 23Board approves Hi-Tech Fraud Detection
- 23Update: Man stot to death in Stevenson Ranch parking lot
- 23Obama chooses cyber-security chief
- 23Tax Credit Gives a Lift to Housing
- 23Checking who’s Naughty and Nice: Sheriff conducts SCV Probationers and Parolee sweep this morning
- 23Merry Christmas from the West Ranch Beacon
- 23SCV Sheriffs Stress Holiday Safety
- 24Killing of businessman in Stevenson Ranch a mystery
- 24Special to The Beacon: A Boy’s last wish
- 24The Time Ranger: A Century-Plus of SCV Christmases
- 24“Twas the night before Christmas”; Famous Poem a Christmas Eve Tradition for many
- 26Doing Good by Paying Forward
- 2716 California traffic deaths over holiday weekend
- 272nd human skull found in Angeles National Forest
- 27How to Navigate Return Policies
- 27Magnitude-3.9 quake shakes Southern California desert
- 27New Restrictions Quickly Added for Air Passengers
- 27Domino’s changing its pizza recipe
- 28California restaurants can’t use trans fat as of Jan. 1
- 28Marina Del Rey greets New Year with Fireworks Spectacular
- 28Obama urges review of terror watch-list
- 28Signal suspends local opinion columns after second columnist plagiarizes
- 28Commentary: Is plagiarism at The Signal common? Updated
- 29Local Blogosphere abuzz over The Signal’s plagiarism-gate!
- 29Rules Are Topsy-Turvy after Terror Attempt
- 305.9 Quake near border shakes San Diego area
- 30Debate over Full-Body Scans vs. Invasion of Privacy Flares Anew after Incident
- 30How to Fix Your Finances in 2010
- 30New Year’s Eve revelers warned that shooting a gun in celebration is a felony
- 30State, Local Tax Revenues fall 7%
- 30The Boston Report
- 30Why Some Continue to Eat When Full
- 31Addictive Effects of Caffeine on Kids Being Studied
- 31Airlines Struggle Anew with Flier Frustrations
- 31Blue moon to shine on New Year’s Eve tonight!
- 31California Pushes for Federal Help
- 31Dutch to use body scanners for US flights
- 31Happy and Healthy New Year!
- 31Jobless Claims Post Surprise Drop; Seasonality at Play
- 31L.A. County gets 5,337 weapons in Gifts for Guns program
- 31Measure intends to put brakes on metal thievery
- 31SCV Sheriffs Stress Safe New Year
- 31State Nursing Home Grade posting system goes into effect in January 2011; Compare Tool available now
- 31What is a Blue Moon?
- 31The Time Ranger: The last one for 2009!
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January
- 1Champagne Is Good for Your Heart, Study Suggests — But Only in Moderation
- 1Eve’s Wine 101: My Goddess of Wine: An Interview with wine blogger and educator Denise Lowe
- 210 Things NOT to Buy in 2010, including Newspaper subscriptions
- 4Commentary: Plagiarism at The Signal; more honesty, less sales pitches
- 4Political Roundup
- 6Anonymous Tips Lead to Two Lancaster Drug Busts
- 6Political Roundup
- 7The Time Ranger: Kicking off 2010!
- 8Friday’s Political Roundup
- 8Governor’s Budget rearranges the deck chairs on the Titanic
- 8Santa Clarita Enterprise zone expansion approved; More Businesses eligible for Tax Savings Benefits
- 8Eve’s Wine 101: Sake Sommelier
- 11US commercial property attracts new wave of money
- 12A Sharp View: Could Muhammad Ali really be 68 on Sunday?
- 12Aftershocks continue rattling Northern California
- 12Kalm appointed Commissioner to L.A. County Citizens’ Economy and Efficiency Commission
- 12Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 12Health groups seek to cut US salt intake
- 12Stevenson Ranch Murder Update
- 14Morris Publication Group filing prepackaged bankruptcy
- 14The Time Ranger
- 15Eve’s Wine 101: Pinot Days; plus the Original SCV Wine Calendar
- 19Commentary: Is The Signal in the pocket of the City? You be the judge!
- 21The Time Ranger
- 22Eve’s Wine 101: Seen, and Drank, at Pinot Days
- 24Recessionomics 101: How to Make Extra Money
- 24Simon Weston: “You seduced me into borrowing and spending money on Stuff!”
- 25City Council Candidate Gauny holds successful fundraiser
- 25Commentary: Kellar’s comments; much ado about nothing!
- 26Planes get too close on approach to LAX
- 26Vehicle Burglary Suspect nabbed in Santa Clarita LA Fitness Health Club parking lot
- 27David Gauny Guest Commentary: What About Bob? A Proud American and Our Nation of Laws
- 27House Republican Legislation Requires Consultation before Giving Terrorists Miranda Rights
- 27Kellar draws a crowd at City Council meeting
- 27Los Angeles Marijuana Sellers Limited
- 27The Boston Report: Forsaking salt, naughty stewardesses & ketchup
- 28State’s Inmate Release is a Major Problem, Not a solution!
- 28The Time Ranger
- 293 Best Pre-Super Bowl Deals for a New TV
- 29Economy Grows 5.7 Percent as Recovery Looks for Traction
- 29Friday’s Political Roundup
- 29Hike East Canyon to Weldon Lookout Saturday
- 29Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates Affects Childhood Neurodevelopment
- 29Results of Pour into Haiti
- 29Safe Drug Drop-off Program at the SCV Sheriff’s Station
- 29Eve’s Wine 101: Out of the Box: Chinese Dinner paired with Wine
- 30California to bar undocumented inmates from vocational training
- 30California’s hand-held cell-phone ban hasn’t reduced crashes
- 30Economy Grew at Vigorous Pace in Last Quarter
- 30NASA Airborne Radar Studies Haiti Earthquake Faults
- 30Obama faces backlash on spending freeze
- 30Obama Tax Credits Aimed at Small-Business Hiring
- 31G.O.P. Hits Its Stride, but Faces Rifts over Ideology
- 31Ignorance bites California in the wallet
- 31Meg Whitman Disavows Bob Kellar
- 31Salinger’s Long Goodbye: How do you mourn a writer who departed years ago?
- 31The Shocking Truth about Running Shoes
- 31Toyota’s US dealers stoical amid recall
February
- 1A Note to our Readers
- 1Commentary: The City Council Election started last week!
- 1Monday’s Political Roundup
- 1West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday
- 3City sets sights on annexing parts of West Ranch
- 3Get Twitter updates from The Beacon!
- 3The Time Ranger: The First Hart-Canyon Game
- 4What do these budget deficits mean for you and your finances?
- 5Eve’s Wine 101: Wine Events through Valentines Day!
- 7Candidate Gauny asks: Santa Clarita City Council; where is Our Leadership?
- 7In cash-strapped state, how will we pay for public higher education?
- 7Protecting yourself from the Giant New Deficit
- 8City comes to its senses, now will help Pulchella Winery
- 8Update: City screwing small business; Local Winery seeks to move to Old Town Newhall
- 8City to host monthly Job Fair at Santa Clarita WorkSource Center
- 8Commentary: Bringing Clarity to the Immigration Discussion is easy with the Facts!
- 8Gas prices down 5.76 cents nationwide
- 8Obama to hold televised health summit
- 8Understanding how changes in Earth’s Orbit affect Long-Term Natural Climate Trends
- 9A Sharp View: New State Pressure May Curtail White, Asian Learning
- 9Democratic Club of SCV to meet Wednesday
- 9Evacuations ordered for Acton and other hillside neighborhoods in L.A. County
- 9Immigrants Claim Wal-Mart Fired Them to Provide Jobs for Local Residents
- 9Simon Weston: Alternative Energy solutions being thwarted by environmentalists
- 9Soft Drink Consumption May Markedly Increase Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
- 10Childhood Obesity Battle Is Taken Up by First Lady
- 10Feds reduce Calif. water pumping to protect fish
- 10Metro to host Bicycle Roundtable on Feb. 19
- 10New Security Measures Launched by Sheriff
- 10Rain Advisory for all L.A. County beaches in effect until further notice
- 10So. Cal. Home Financing Authority announces $25 Million Dollar Program for First-Time Homebuyers
- 10The Boston Report: Counting to 64 with your eyes closed
- 10US shoppers splash out on luxury items
- 11Bristol Farms to Close in Valencia
- 11The Time Ranger
- 12Eve’s Wine 101: Five Questions with Daniel Miller, Whole Foods Wine Specialist
- 14Vintage Eve: A Valentine’s Day drink to Love
- 15Bayh’s withdrawal deals blow to Democrats
- 15Clinton says Iran becoming dictatorship
- 16In California, Exhibit ‘A’ in Debate on Insurance
- 16Valentine’s Day vendors weren’t shown the love
- 17Toyota Announces Steps to Restore Confidence on Safety
- 18The Time Ranger
- 19Community meetings putting wheels on Bicycle Master Plan
- 19Eve’s Wine 101: My Chief, My Chef
- 20Message from Captain La Berge of the SCV Sheriff’s Station
- 21Angry Las Vegas withdraws president’s credit
- 21Will Airlines and Passengers Call a Truce?
- 22$1.5B expansion of LA airport terminal begins
- 22Commentary: Being responsible to point out the Bull-Crap!
- 22Music Training Enhances Brainstem Sensitivity to Speech Sounds
- 22Study on religion finds young adults less affiliated but not less believing
- 22Toyota Cited $100 Million Savings after Limiting Recall
- 23Commentary: Frank Ferry supports illegal immigration? Is Marsha McLean being chauffeured? Laurene Weste is selling land to the City?
- 23US senate moves ahead on $15bn jobs bill
- 24Random Musing: Will the Local Republicans stand strong or rollover Thursday night?
- 25Antonovich in Washington to meet with Federal Officials to support Gold Line Foothill Extension
- 25Bernanke Expects Extended Low Rates
- 25‘Widespread fraud’ in California’s smog test program
- 25The Time Ranger: The trial for Two Gun Bill’s estate!
- 2664% of California Voters Say Illegal Immigrants Are Major Strain on State Budget
- 26Baby Boomers Already Placing Strain on Caregiver Resources Burden in LA County Expected to Increase
- 26David Gauny does a Scott Brown upset in SCV
- 26Santa Clarita Sees Increase in Filming in 2009
- 26Study Finds Stents Effective in Preventing Strokes
- 26West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday
- 26Eve’s Wine 101: Explaining The NPA
- 26Friday’s Political Roundup
- 26Scott Brown exists in SCV and his name is David Gauny
- 27A Guide to the First-Time Homebuyer’s Credit by Steve Chegwin, CPA
- 27Post Card from 35,000 feet
- 27Quake-triggered tsunami rushes ashore in Hawaii, Calif.
- 27The Safe Way to Use One Internet Password
- 27Water package for parched San Joaquin Valley set to be unveiled
- 28Court-Clergy Conference set for Fuller Theological Seminary
- 28Cowboy Festival offers exciting glimpse into the Authentic Days of the Old West
- 28L.A. County Civic Art Program commissions Kent Twitchell to create Murals for Patriotic Hall
- 28LA County Proclaims March 1-7 “Family Reunification Week”
- 28Newhall Coffee Roasting Company to Be Sold in Whole Foods
- 28Underwater Plate Cuts 400-Mile Gash
March
- 1Guest Commentary: Joe Messina; CRA process fair and democratic
- 1H1N1 vaccine was unevenly distributed across L.A. County, figures show
- 1Monday’s Political Roundup
- 2“Operation Big Skim” Identity Theft arrests made in Lancaster, L.A. and Santa Clarita
- 2Postcard from Vietnam
- 3L.A. County sheriff considers major budget cuts
- 3Postcard from Singapore
- 3Precision timekeeping: the most precise test yet of Einstein’s gravitational redshift
- 3Commentary: Ferry scrambles to raise funds as campaign falters
- 3The Boston Report: A Forgotten SCV Legacy, Shooting Ourselves
- 3Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 3West Ranch Town Council meets tonight; Goodwill Industries to present
- 4California Search and Rescue demobilized by USAID
- 4SCV Sheriffs Prepare for 26th Annual All Schools Dance
- 4The Time Ranger: Epic Floods and a Tornado
- 5Emergency Survival Guide is now available to L.A. County Residents
- 5Update: Forest Roads prepare to close due to Storms, Evacuations Possible, No Parking Restrictions Enforced
- 5Postcard from Jakarta
- 5Protect yourself after the Disaster
- 5Toyota owners say problems recur after recall fix
- 5Eve’s Wine 101: The 15th Annual International Family Film Festival (IFFF) Serving Fine Films and Fine Wine
- 6Postcard from Indonesia
- 7California adds 32,500 jobs in January, but 2009 losses revised sharply upward
- 7Industries fight plans for beefed-up watchdog
- 7Low Levels of Vitamin D Linked to Muscle Fat, Decreased Strength in Young People
- 7Tax Tips: Don’t Lend Uncle Sam Money
- 8Climate Fluctuations 115,000 Years Ago: Were Short Warm Periods Typical for Transitions to Glacial Epochs?
- 8Commentary: The Signal is now making up stories and writing baseless op-ed pieces on them?
- 8Monday’s Political Roundup
- 8No charges for Santa Clarita council candidate Johnny Pride
- 8Program Will Pay Homeowners to Sell at a Loss
- 92 light earthquakes rattle east California desert; 4.0 strikes rural San Diego County
- 9A Sharp View: A Class Act in the City Hall Race
- 9Boxer won’t answer Republican criticism
- 9California legislators vote to extend tax relief for home short sales
- 9Justices to Hear Case of Protest at Marine Funeral
- 9NY Fed warns against rapid sale of assets
- 9Random Musing: City Council to jump on board illegal immigration
- 9Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 10Acts of Kindness Spread Surprisingly Easily: Just a Few People Can Make a Difference
- 10Antelope Valley man stabbed with meat thermometer at a movie
- 10Calgrove Corridor group encourages voters to learn more about Gauny and Boydston
- 10City accused of misleading Candidate and favoring Council Incumbents
- 10City hosting Volunteer Round-up for 2010 Cowboy Festival
- 10“Green” Church built into hillside, first of its kind in California and SCV
- 10Gauny tops in campaign fundraising raising $32,000 in January and February
- 10Many Nations Passing U.S. in Education, Expert Says
- 10Commentary: David Gauny is already influencing the Santa Clarita City Council
- 10The Boston Report: Welcome Home, Ida
- 10Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 11E-Mail Wire Scam Tried On Two SCV Residents
- 11The Time Ranger: the St. Francis Dam and a tale about our plane-crashing congressman
- 12Antonovich secures grant for express bus to Dodger Stadium
- 12Calif bill protects home short-sales from tax bite
- 12City Council candidates spar at debate
- 12City opens Nine-Hole Disc Golf Course at Central Park today
- 12Eve’s Wine 101: Beer vs. Wine
- 14US citizens shot dead by Mexican drug gangs
- 18Community Bike Ride set for Saturday followed by Food, Fun and Rally at Bridgeport Park
- 18Updated: Complaint filed with DA’s Public Integrity Division over “Mayor Dude” campaign
- 18The Time Ranger: Abe Lincoln, Movie Stars and Mountain Lions
- 192 Senators Offer Immigration Overhaul
- 19Eve’s Wine 101: Watch Eve Struggle with a Corkscrew
- 22Commentary: City Council Voter Guide for the Disenfranchised
- 23Virgin Galactic’s first commercial spaceship makes maiden flight
- 24Health-Care Reform and Your Student Loans
- 24The Boston Report: What ever happened to Barbara Mao?
- 25County DA opens case on ‘Mayor Dude’ campaign
- 25The Time Ranger: 8 tourists were almost killed by Cowboy Stuntmen
- 26Audit Finds Vulnerability of EnergyStar Program
- 26Student Loan Overhaul Approved by Congress
- 26Eve’s Wine 101: Wine Tasting Education
- 30A Sharp View: Santa Clarita Politics – From the Aquiline to the Tigerine
- 30America’s Quiet Anger
- 30Among Weathercasters, Doubt on Warming
- 30California celebrates Vietnam Veterans Day today
- 30City to Host free Eggstravaganza and Splash and Dash Egg Hunt on Sunday
- 30Geotechnical testing Approved for 6 new Fire Stations in SCV
- 30L.A. County Animal Shelters Open Easter Sunday
- 30Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 30US consumers boost hopes for robust recovery
- 30Valencia High School may catch all Castaic students
- 30Video: Tap Dancin’ In The SCV! The Special Interest $$$ source!!
- 31Butterflies Flutter when Pavilion of Wings Re-Opens at the County Natural History Museum
- 31City launches interactive Map and Survey for local Commuter Express Transit Riders
- 31Did Climate Influence Angkor’s Collapse? Evidence suggests it bring down a Civilization
- 31Stay informed with Twitter updates from The Beacon!
- 31‘Mayor Dude’ under fire; no sh@#
- 31Home prices in California show strong, unexpected gains in January
- 31Schwarzenegger wins a round; furloughs are back on
- 31The Boston Report: New Giant Cement Nightmare Headed to Santa Clarita?
- 31Wednesday’s Political Roundup
April
- 1The Time Ranger: the passing of a local ape icon
- 2Residents and Detectives stop Air Gun Assaults; Valencia man arrested
- 2Eve’s Wine 101: Chef Dave LA Makes Forking Delicious Events
- 4Gauny and Boydston hold press conference on Creekside
- 5Commentary: Thank you Sir, may I have another! Hart Board sticks it to Castaic again
- 5Monday’s Political Roundup
- 5Hart Postage Stamp unveiling to be held at Hart Park & Museum
- 6A Sharp View: The First City Election; Then and Now
- 6Teen who destroyed his iPad with a baseball bat: ‘I love Apple’
- 8The Time Ranger: 40 years ago that the worst disaster in CHP history
- 9Eve’s Wine 101: The Artful Way to see yourself in wine
- 10State called into finance fracas
- 124 kids among 5 killed in Newhall Pass freeway crash
- 12Updated today: Buying the City of Santa Clarita again? PAC money playing big role in Council Election
- 12Commentary: It is all up to the City Voters Tuesday
- 12Kellar makes statement about City Council election
- 12Monday’s Political Roundup
- 12Voter Information Videos
- 14Antonovich touts success of Dodger Stadium Express
- 15The Time Ranger: Tom Mix and Buck Jones raced through Newhall to kick off the big rodeo in 1940
- 16Eve’s Wine 101: Bushman and Lowe at Vine 2 Wine
- 17Recent Earthquake Activity Is Not Unusual, Scientists Say
- 19Poll shows US image improving abroad
- 20A Sharp View: The Latest on Exhausted Schools
- 21Ferry re-elected to City Council
- 21The Boston Report: Those Chinese Sex Dummies
- 22Commentary: Darkness continues to shroud the land; the battle lines are drawn
- 22The Time Ranger: Condors and movie stars, epic rodeos & fanatics torturing the locals
- 22Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 2330/10 Initiative amended to benefit entire County
- 23Eve’s Wine 101: Vintage Lessons
- 23Friday’s Political Roundup
- 24Near-collision at Bob Hope Airport draws federal inquiry
- 25A look at Val Verde’s history, part 1: the ‘Black Palm Springs’
- 26Monday’s Political Roundup
- 26US prepares to push for global capital rules
- 26Video: Rockin’ In The SCV!
- 26Commentary: Newhall Business District R.I.P.
- 28What to do in the Event of an Escape from Pitchess Detention Center
- 297th Annual Bike to Work Day Challenge rolling through SCV May 20
- 29List of areas with worst, best air quality
- 29McKeon Tapped for House GOP National Security Working Group
- 29Melting Sea Ice Major Cause of Warming in Arctic, New Study Reveals
- 29State appliance rebate program starts briskly
- 29TributeFest and Pet Expo USA Events Hosted this Weekend in Santa Clarita
- 29Update: Fund set up for Deputy killed in traffic accident in Valenica
- 29Fatal Traffic Collision kills SCV Deputy in Valencia
- 29The Time Ranger: Ancient Indian treasure caves and a two-headed calf
- 29Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 30Antonovich going to D.C. to meet with Federal Officials on Regional Transportation & Illegal Aliens
- 30Bikers for Christ Launch Benefit Ride for LARC Ranch; May 1 Ride and Poker Run
- 30California population now close to 39 million
- 30California revises execution guidelines
- 30Economic Growth at 3.2% in First Quarter
- 30Escape raises questions; County officials launch inquiry
- 30Eve’s Wine 101: Meadowood Napa Came to Valencia
- 30Friday’s Political Roundup
- 30McKeon, Boxer Introduce Legislation to Name Mountain Peak for Conservationist, Andrea Lawrence
- 30Organic Snackers Underestimate Calories, Study Shows
- 30Where Should You Buy an E-Reader?
- 30Wildwood Regional Park hike on Saturday; Stewardship event on Sunday
May
- 2Times Square Reopens after Bomb Scare
- 4House Republicans Make Call Against Bureaucratic Takeover of Americans’ 401(k)s
- 4Keep yourself and Your Pet Healthy: Obesity is now the biggest health threat to pets in the U.S.
- 53.9 earthquake hits Imperial County
- 7Guest Editorial: Antonovich; “I will oppose any annexation that divides established communities!”
- 7Market Drop Fueled by a Crisis, Anxiety and an Error
- 7New Study Ranks Countries on Environmental Impact
- 8Exploiting the New Student-Loan Rules Article Comments more in Business
- 10Commentary: Lining up the Troops against Cherry-picking; with some fiery comments!
- 10Toddlers and TV: Early Exposure Has Negative, Long-Term Impact
- 112010 Concerts in the Park series Kicks Off July 10 at Central Park
- 11A Sharp View: Is Yogi Berra Really 85 on May 12?
- 11L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley to speak at TPC tonight
- 16Germans lead gold rush frenzy; Central banks reverse 20 years of gold sales
- 16List of Companies that have left California for other states
- 17Rewards tougher to redeem as airlines fill flights
- 20Parent Involvement Continues to Be Important in Elementary Years
- 20Random Musing: Summer Beach Bus and UFO’s
- 20The Time Ranger: A local highway made of gold & nude CalArts graduates
- 22Teen dies while playing basketball at SoCal school
- 25Concerns over North Korea Shake Markets and Euro
- 25Guest Commentary: Joe Messina supports Steve Poizner for Governor
- 26Phase II of “Think Santa Clarita” Designed to Attract Companies to Santa Clarita Valley
- 27Guest Commentary: The Great Chloride Tax Scam!
- 27Guest Commentary: Why I support Meg Whitman for Governor
- 28House Votes to Rebuke Administration’s Handling of 9-11 Trials
- 28Sustainable Sundays: From the Insects of L.A. to the Southland’s Sea Creatures
- 29A Potential Obama Ally Becomes an Outspoken Foe on Immigration
- 29April Welfare costs for children of Illegal Aliens exceeds $52 Million; costs top a ½ Billion annually
- 29Dennis Hopper dies at 74; actor directed counterculture classic ‘Easy Rider’
- 29Knabe will not support motion to Boycott Arizona
- 29Video: SCV Freedom of Speech under attack by City Councilman?
- 30A small earthquake shakes the San Francisco Bay Area
- 30Castaic Council likes Romero
- 30CHP increasing efforts to find freeway sniper
- 30Being Pool safe and avoiding Water-Related Illnesses
- 30How to Secure Your Facebook Account
- 30Magic Mountain delays launch of 17th roller coaster until 2011
- 30Steinberg calls for social services shift to California counties
- 30Whitman again leads big in governor’s race
- 31Congressman McKeon: Honoring the fallen on Memorial Day
- 31How We Bury the War Dead
- 31Video: SCV Freedom of Speech under attack?
- 31Voters’ top issues play little role in ads in governor’s race
- 31West Ranch HS Grad killed in action in Afghanistan
June
- 3Community mourns fallen Marine
- 3McKeon Defends Israel’s right to self defense, cites relationship
- 4Services for fallen Marine scheduled for Saturday
- 7Guest Commentary: Tim Myers wades in again without all the facts
- 10Former City Council Candidate Arrested After Impersonating a Peace Officer
- 14Commentary: Will the Hart School Board set aside politics & take responsibility for the safety of our Children?
- 14Weekend Bus to the Beach from SCV
- 15Patrol Car Involved In Stevenson Ranch Crash
- 18110-Foot Concrete Bridge Withstands 8.0 Earthquake Simulation
- 18Reps McKeon and Mollohan host Airspace Roundtable
- 22Antonovich says Legislature needs to stop digging a Deeper Hole!
- 22Cardiac Imaging Breakthrough Helps Determine Diminished Blood Flow to the Heart
- 22Updated Guest Commentary: Summit Community- a Bastion of Personal Attacks
- 22In Price War, E-Readers Go Below $200
- 22SoCal teen dies week after spider bite
- 22July 4th Fireworks back on in Stevenson Ranch
- 23Boy believed to have been bitten by spider died from staph infection
- 23Chemical reaction bomb explodes in Stevenson Ranch
- 23CHP officer dies 2 weeks after LA crash
- 23Report shows continued efforts needed to reduce smoking rates in L.A. County
- 23The Boston Report: Sleep mystery of life at last I’ve found you
- 2425Score Card “SCORES BIG” in the SCV with new owners
- 24SCV Economic Development Corp. hires First Executive Director
- 25Brush Fire slowing Traffic on I-5 has been fully contained
- 25Hike the picturesque Cold Creek Preserve Saturday
- 25Newhall Ranch EIR expresses worry over waste
- 25New Goodwill Store opens for Business in Stevenson Ranch
- 26Ford to discontinue Crown Victoria and Lincoln Town Car
- 27CHP struck and killed during traffic stop
- 28Robert Byrd, Respected Voice of the Senate, Dies at 92
- 29A Sharp View: Independence Day- A George Washington Production
- 29Ferry admits that County is Subsidizing City’s Sheriff Services
- 29Gene Leads to Longer Shelf Life for Tomatoes, Possibly Other Fruits
- 29McKeon comments on Supreme Court Decision that 2nd Amendment applies to State & Local Governments
- 29Red, White and Blue Party at All Corked Up
- 29Superscooper Aircraft leased for 2010 Fire season in L.A. County
- 29Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 29Whitman, Brown offer contrasting campaign styles
- 302010 Concerts in the Park series Kicks Off July 10 at Central Park
- 30Alcohol tax increases die on the vine in California’s Capitol
- 30City accepts 250 Acres of Open Space for Golden Valley
- 30City honored with 2 Awards from American Planning Association
- 30City streamlines hiring process for Film Production Sheriffs
- 30Credit and Debit Cards now accepted at County Clerks Office
- 30Guest Commentary: Leaders Not Terrorists
- 30L.A. County supervisors approve new oversight proposals for troubled Probation Department
- 30McKeon Praises Senate Confirmation of General David Petraeus
- 30Schwarzenegger seeks to take water bond off ballot
- 30Smarter Lunchrooms Lead Kids to Eat More Salad
- 30Speeding Tickets By State: Where are drivers most likely ticketed?
- 30The Boston Report: Wood Queens- snicker, giggle; giggle, snicker
- 30Wednesday’s Political Roundup
July
- 1Burglary Call Leads to Rare Find in Canyon Country
- 1City Fees anger advisory leader
- 1Elsmere Canyon hike Saturday
- 1Faulty Engines in 270,000 Toyotas
- 1Paul Johnson, Longtime L.A. traffic reporter was 75
- 1SCV Sheriffs Conduct Second Hand Dealer Compliance Operation
- 1Swimmers warned of sharks off SoCal coast
- 1Valencia Man gets 38 Years for 2009 Canyon Country Shooting
- 2Switching Off Your Lights Has a Bigger Impact Than You Might Think
- 51 Killed, 7 Injured in traffic accident at City Fireworks Show
- 5Cash for Appliances has $20.5 million on hand
- 6Smog Alert: Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in SCV
- 7Auto sales put on the brakes
- 7Local Shakespeare Festival finds new home
- 7County map updates on Twitter
- 8Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Val Verde: Public Assistance Sought
- 8Facebook Makes Headway around the World
- 8Recent near-collisions raise air safety alarms
- 8Take the Bus from SCV to the Beach
- 9Heat Waves Could Be Commonplace in the US by 2039
- 10Deputies Shoot Suspect in Canyon Country Domestic Dispute
- 12Divining the Return on a Candidate’s Investment
- 12Get Instant Text and E-mail Alerts Directly from the LA Sheriff’s Dept. via Nixle.com ®
- 12Lawn Mower exchange program open to all in Santa Clarita; Electric Lawn Mowers offered at discount
- 13Credit Score Haves and Have-Nots
- 13Design Flaw in iPhone 4, Testers Say
- 13L. A. County Pediatric Emergency System Turns 25
- 13Lawsuit seeks changes in California school funding
- 13Pay Your Back Child Support Event set for August 7
- 13Plant ‘Breathing’ Mechanism Discovered
- 13Southern California home sales edge up in June
- 13Yankees owner George Steinbrenner dies at 80
- 14DiPrimio to leave Valencia Water Co.; his management positioned company as Industry Leader
- 14On-location filming in L.A. continues to recover from production slump
- 14Santa Clarita Ballet Co. receives County Arts Commission Grant
- 15Campaign donation increase gets OK
- 15Castaic High School Site Owner Ready to Start Work; Thanks Board for Site Selection
- 15Five GE washer models join energy rebate list
- 15Hart School Board chooses Romero site for new Castaic High School
- 15Southern California heat wave prompts fire, health warnings
- 15Video: Burnin’ Down the House; Tuesday’s City Council Circus
- 16High temperatures across SoCal
- 16Lawn Mower exchange program Saturday, open to all in Santa Clarita
- 16‘Never gonna drink Coca-Cola again’ scam hits Facebook users
- 16Santa Paula Creek hike planned for Saturday
- 16Using Spoons to give Children Medicine Increases Overdose Risk, Doctors Warn
- 17Final Court Staff Furlough on July 21; Standard Calendar Resumes in August
- 17It’s hot, humid and smoky
- 17More triple-digit heat forecast for SoCal
- 17SMOG ALERT: For SCV and other parts of L.A. County
- 17Virgin Galactic spacecraft makes 1st crewed flight
- 17West Nile bird found in Stevenson Ranch
- 18Americans lose faith in recovery
- 18More high heat for LA area, state probes deaths
- 18Possible link to heat exposure investigated in 5 CA worker deaths
- 19Antonovich calls for review of Pool Safety
- 19Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets Wednesday
- 19Commentary: Hart School Board needs to cut ties with SCV Facilities Foundation
- 19Fatal Traffic Collision in Canyon Country
- 19L.A. County sheriff says budget cuts have slowed agency’s analysis of drug evidence
- 19Monday’s Political Roundup
- 19The Real Side with Joe Messina talks Traditional Family Values today
- 20Amazon Says E-Book Sales Outpace Hardcovers
- 20California establishes annual day honoring Ronald Reagan
- 20Castaic Sports Complex expansion gets design contract approval
- 20Cool Roofs Can Offset and Mitigate Global Warming
- 20Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 20Whooping Cough claims a third life in Los Angeles County
- 21Antonovich calls for renewed action to prevent West Nile Virus Epidemic
- 21County Library’s Summer Reading Program helping Children & Teens improve Study Skills
- 21No Pain, No Gain? Concrete Thinking Increases Consumer Confidence
- 21States Embrace National Standards for Schools
- 21Yacht builder to close CA Plant, to add 350 jobs in NC
- 22California appliance rebate program expected to expand
- 22Facebook Tops 500 Million Users
- 22L.A. County sheriff’s deputies thwarted bar code system to avoid doing jail rounds
- 22Moreno Valley girl, 17, slain; Parents told to watch kids
- 22Summer Reading Is Key to Maintaining or Improving Students’ Reading Skills
- 22The Time Ranger: On this date, it was 115 degrees; No nuclear fallout shelters in SCV
- 23Cash-hungry states eye online retail for tax revenue
- 23Poll finds offshore oil drilling support erodes among CA voters
- 23State labels 3 local schools ‘low-achieving’
- 23U.S. Lays Out Case against Arizona Law
- 23Water on Moon May Be Widespread
- 24California hate crimes drop 21 percent last year
- 24Three brush fires hit L.A. County
- 24U.S. Agency Trims Estimate of the Deficit
- 25How state’s candidates for governor propose to fix job shortage
- 25Accused drunk driver arrested in fatal crash in Santa Clarita
- 25Protest planned at City Hall Tuesday over Rate Increase
- 25The Heat Goes On, Scorching Much of the Nation
- 26Commentary: The real local Eco-Terrorists are at it again!
- 26Deputies arrest Illegal Alien for Drugs & a Gun in Canyon Country
- 26Geithner Dismisses Concerns on Letting Tax Cuts Expire
- 26Stop or Speed Through a Yellow Light? That Is the Question
- 26Survey: Gas prices barely rise in 2-week span
- 26U.S. may face deflation, a problem Japan understands too well
- 27Antonovich in D.C. to advocate Transportation Officials for High Desert Cooridor
- 27Deputies revive 2 Year Old who fell into Pool in Palmdale
- 27How Monarch Butterflies Fly Away Home
- 27SCV Sanitation District Board votes on Service Rate Increase tonight; Protest planned
- 28Antonovich calls for Audit of County’s Child Protection Safety Net
- 28California, 17 other States and District of Columbia Are Finalists for Education Grants
- 28Carbon cap-and-trade market planned in West
- 28County Sups approve request to develop policy for lending County Mobile Vans to Community Events
- 28Goleta Man indicted in connection with Murder-For-Hire Plot targeting business partner & others
- 28Online Calendar keeps Business Leaders Up to Date
- 28Remembering to Forget: The Amnesic Effect of Daydreaming
- 28Santa Clarita Transit to raise Fares; New Fare structure goes into effect Sunday 8/1
- 28The Boston Report: Swearing, Rackeda-Frackeda.
- 28Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 29Arts Commission selects finalists for Art Project and adopts Name for Foundation
- 29Books Fly Beyond Mere Text
- 29Calif. adds more appliances to rebate program
- 29Marine Phytoplankton Declining: Striking Global Changes Linked to Rising Ocean Temperatures
- 29Mother Nature helping firefighters battle Tehachapi fire
- 29Schwarzenegger orders a new round of unpaid furloughs
- 29The Time Ranger: Cesar Chavez picketed Newhall Land; Bermite blows up again
- 29Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 29Wildfire Threatens Fire Camp 11 In Acton, Two Others Still Burning
- 301,500 L.A. homes threatened; preparedness urged
- 30Aging and Longevity Tied to Specific Brain Region
- 30Beacon Columnist John Boston wins National Writing Awards
- 30Bell scandal has cities scrambling to ease anger over salaries
- 30Democrats’ 2011 Tax Hikes to Strike Small Businesses & Working Families
- 30Eve’s Wine 101: Wine with Carmen
- 30Friday’s Political Roundup
- 30Hike the Walker Ranch and Bear Divide trails Saturday
- 30Schwarzenegger to California cities: post salaries
- 30Smog Alert in effect for Northern Los Angeles County due to Fires
- 30Thousands still evacuated by Antelope Valley fire
- 30U.S. Economic Growth Slowed to 2.4% Rate in 2nd Quarter
- 31Back-to-School Shopping Primer
August
- 2Commentary: UPDATE: Tesoro does not want to annex now!
- 2Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age
- 3Guest Commentary: Is the City Manager attempting to censor local residents?
- 4Judge strikes down Prop. 8, allows gay marriage in California
- 4Residents speak out against City’s censorship attempts
- 4West Ranch Town Council meets tonight; cell tower presentation
- 5Antonovich calls on Agency Executives to release and post Salary & Compensation Information
- 5The Time Ranger: The biggest manhunt in California history
- 5Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 9Commentary: Modern Dating vs. the Caveman Approach
- 12California high schools face restrictions on metal bats
- 12Cross Valley Connector reduces Traffic; City Reports Up To 40% Reduction in Daily Traffic at Busy Intersection
- 13News Corp. plans national newspaper for tablet computers and cellphones
- 14Los Angeles’ cool summer may finally turn hot
- 15New Stress Added to the Heart of Los Angeles Gridlock
- 16I-5 lane closures this week
- 16Heat & Air quality advisory issued for Santa Clarita Valley today
- 17A Sharp View: Los Angeles needs an NFL Football team; pronto!
- 17Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets Wednesday
- 17City offers Fall Child Development Classes for Community Kids and Parents
- 18The Boston Report: Happy Birthday to a Sort-of Priest…
- 19The Time Ranger: Elephant starts fire causing $40,000 in the SCV
- 21Deputy Involved Shooting in Stevenson Ranch
- 21Facebook Fights Privacy Concerns
- 21Muslims fear backlash as festival falls near Sept. 11
- 22Nearly 300,000 eggs in Calif., Nevada recalled
- 23A Note to Our Readers
- 23CCAC finds new location to meet; encourages residents to speak out on Library takeover
- 23Commentary: Postcard from 35,000 Feet
- 23Researchers Identify Two FDA Approved Drugs That May Fight HIV
- 23SCV Sheriffs Launch Nixle Notification System
- 24Commentary: Postcard from Zurich
- 24Disturbances in Certain Genes Play a Role in Autism
- 24In sweltering L.A., a triple threat: Heat, Large Waves, & Rip Currents
- 24Southern California swelters through record heat; 117 in Blythe
- 25Alcohol Intake Increases Certain Types of Breast Cancer
- 25Antonovich orders Traffic Signal for Via Princessa and Swan Lake
- 26The Time Ranger: Atomic Bullets, the Black Plague, and a Communist
- 27Intense heat sears Southern California for 4th day
- 27L.A. County Supervisors urge passage of plastic bag ban
- 28Sketch of suspect released in Assault at City’s Central Park
- 28Suspect wanted in 2009 Castaic sexual assault arrested in N.Y.
- 30Anger, frustration still flaring over Station fire
- 30Cinnamon Extracts May Reduce Risk of Diabetes and Heart Disease
- 30Commentary: More Bob Kellar’s; Less Puppets
- 30Monday’s Political Roundup
- 30Scandals shake public’s trust in local government
- 30Video: The Great Library Hijack of 2010! Local residents speak out
- 31A Sharp View: Remembering the Code of a Gentleman
- 31Attention, Couch Potatoes! Walking Boosts Brain Function
- 31California lawmakers pass bill to quiet motorcycles
- 31‘Chelsea’s Law’ on sex offenders among bills sent to Governor
- 31Egg Farms Violated Safety Rules
- 31Guest Commentary: Is it OK to use the word Negro?
- 31Los Angeles County didn’t report child deaths
- 31Man arrested for alleged kidnapping in Stevenson Ranch
- 31Marijuana Grow Found in Valencia Neighborhood Home
- 31Santa Clarita Ranks in the top Ten of least expensive Cities to do Business
- 31SCV Sheriffs to Pay Tribute to Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian; It was 9 Years Ago
- 31Sheriff’s new Crime Tip Tracking yields successes; 46 Tips in first Month of Program
- 31Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 31Water Conservation Tips from the Castaic Lake Water Agency
- 31West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; I-5/Pico Beautification Project presentation & more
September
- 15 Donation locations for SCV Food Pantry Annual Food Drive
- 1Alert Citizen Captures Burglary Suspect in Valencia
- 1California legislators OK pay reforms inspired by Bell scandal
- 1California plan to ban plastic bags defeated
- 1Study: California has 23 percent of illegal immigrants
- 1The Boston Report: And All of a Sudden, Coastal was a Grown-Up
- 1Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 1Why Females Fare Better Than Males after Traumatic Injury
- 2UPDATE: An electrical transformer blows out in Saugus; heavy traffic
- 2California Senate Debate Turns on Jobs, Economy
- 2City offers Disaster Preparedness workshop for Non-Profits
- 2Heat and Air Quality Alert for SCV
- 2Low, middle incomes hit by governor’s tax plan
- 2Outlook Dimming for Democrats
- 2Supervisors support enterprise zones
- 2The Time Ranger: 48 years ago Melody Ranch burned down
- 2Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 2Volunteers Team-Up to Clean-Up for annual River Rally
- 2Wine Tastings and Barrel Sampling Complementary Bordeaux Tasting
- 3California sees increase in appliance rebate applications
- 3September is National Preparedness Month; Don’t forget about your Pets!
- 10Vintage Beacon: Where were you on 9/11? Remembering some Old Friends
- 13Commentary: New TAX for City Residents; a matter of time!
- 14Guest Commentary: Dissecting Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital
- 14Tesoro del Valle HOA board blitzes against Santa Clarita’s bullying
- 21Guest Commentary: 10 million refugees sit on our southern door step
- 22McKeon Staff to Host Veteran Seminar Saturday
- 24Eve’s Wine 101: Your Fine Wineries
- 27Monday’s Political Roundup
- 29Festival of the Arts set for Old Town Newhall
- 29Join Eve Bushman for a WSET Education in October
- 29Postcard from 35000 feet
- 29Triple-Negative Breast Cancers May Have Unique Therapeutic Target
- 29Vote by Mail for November 2, 2010 General Election Underway
- 29Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 30Actor Tony Curtis dead at 85
- 30Debit Cards: Think Before You Swipe
- 30Increased coyote sightings in Antelope Valley
- 30LA County’s First Influenza Case of the Season Confirmed
- 30Library renovation halted; City takeover “not well thought out”
- 30McKeon Criticizes House Democratic Leaders for Weakening House Position on Terrorist Detainees
- 30Music Center extends deadline for Spotlight Awards Performing Arts applications
- 30Natural History Museum discovers non-native Geckos in Chatsworth
- 30Northridge Medical Center to open Pediatric Trauma Center
- 30Post Card from Washington D.C.
- 30Strong Link between Diabetes and Air Pollution Found in National U.S. Study
- 30The Time Ranger: James Dean’s Last SCV Meal
- 30Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 30Video: City “Circling the Wagons” over Library takeover
October
- 13Sheriff’s agreement with I.C.E. targeting criminal Illegals renewed by Supervisors
- 17Federal Reserve urged to act on economy
- 25Commentary: The Wild Beast at CalArts kicks off Concert Series
- 26Leo Cullum, New Yorker Cartoonist, Dies at 68
- 26Palmdale child molestation suspect arrested after attempting to flee sheriff’s deputies
- 27The Boston Report: Is the Mash Actually a Dance?
- 29Driver makes unwanted advances towards Canyon High School student
- 29Eve’s Wine 101: A peep sent me a Pic, from the Cask Scotch Tasting
- 29Friday’s Political Roundup
- 29Getting Older Leads to Emotional Stability and Happiness
- 29Message from the SCV Sheriff Captain Paul Becker
- 29Slide Mountain hike planned for Saturday
- 29SpaceShipTwo makes another glide test over California
- 30City closes escrow on Elsmere Canyon
- 30Explosives in Cargo Renew Debate on Screening
- 30Halloween: Treat Your Kids to Healthy Habits with the Festivities
- 30Heavy rain forces flood advisory in Los Angeles Basin and valleys
- 30Judge temporarily delays funding cuts for CalWORKS
- 30Sheriff’s deputy shot at by suspect with Tec-9 automatic weapon
- 30U.S. Hunts for More Suspicious Packages
- 30US economic recovery remains sluggish
- 31Battle over California Marijuana Initiative Goes Down to the Wire
- 31Fiorina, Boxer make final push for votes in Senate race
- 31Halloween Public Safety Advisory: Candy laced with drugs
- 31Quake rattles remote area near South Lake Tahoe
November
- 5SCV Deputies are Taking Down Illegal Drug Dealers at a Rapid Pace
- 7Cooley takes slim lead in attorney general’s race
- 8LA County Human Rights Commission remembers former member Kate Stern
- 11The Time Ranger: A Saugus Train Robbery & Barbershop Wars
- 18The Time Ranger: The 1st gold discovery in SCV and gunfighters
- 23Help for the Holidays: Website Connects Non-Profits to Those Offering Donations
- 261 dead, 7 injured in Lancaster crash
- 29Can environmentalism be saved from itself?
- 29CHP: D.U.I. arrests up, fatalities down for Holiday weekend
- 29Cold Weather Advisory: Low Temps Expected in Parts of L.A. County
- 29Commentary: The 5th Anniversary of The Beacon!
- 29Crowded airliners and enhanced airport security cause shift to charter jets and rental cars
- 29Introducing the Silver Chords
- 29L.A. County Christmas Tree Lighting set for tonight
- 29Monday’s Political Roundup
- 29Potential New Target for Treating Triple Negative Breast Cancer
- 29Robust Sales for Holiday Weekend
- 29Think-tanks seek US corporate tax overhaul
- 29USDA asked to approve modified apple that won’t brown
- 30A Sharp View: Supporting troops without bumper stickers
- 30Board approves $1 Million for acquisition of 842 Acres of Open Space at Elsmere Canyon
- 30City’s first Community Garden coming to Central Park
- 30Earth’s Lakes Are Warming, NASA Study Finds
- 30L.A. County to hold 51st Annual Holiday Celebration; 22 Musical Groups & 600 Performers
- 30Roger Gitlin: The Dream Act will increase the staggering deficit
- 30Schwarzenegger wants plastic bag ban proposal revived
- 30Tuesday’s Political Roundup
December
- 1A special note for Hanukah!
- 1Count Sauguslavsky’s Who’s Sleeping with Whom
- 1The Boston Report: The Santa Clarita Song Book
- 1Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 2Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 3Eve’s Wine 101: Dinner with Chris Phelps; Winemaker for Swanson Vineyards
- 3Friday’s Political Roundup
- 3Stevenson Ranch Library planned
- 81,440 indigents to be buried in mass grave
- 8The Boston Report: Doo-wack-a-doo wacka-doo. Lennon’s Dead. How about you?
- 13Arrests made in Craig’s list robbery; 1 suspect was involved in more crime than just robbery
- 13Commentary: Newhall Business District R.I.P. redux
- 14Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 15Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 29Comprehensive Report on Sudden Oak Death
- 29County christmas tree Recycling Program thru January 15th
- 29Traffic Circulation Improvement Project for Bouquet Road at Newhall Ranch Road on Monday
- 30Attempted kidnapping of Palmdale girl; Suspect arrested by off-duty Deputy
- 30Brown plans to take tax hike to voters in June
- 30Californians’ tax relief could be short-lived
- 30Lane closure on Southbound Railroad Avenue Planned for Tuesday, Jan. 4th
- 30Postcard from Long Island
- 30Rains pass, but cold wind blasts in California
- 30Recovering from Job Loss: Few Long-Term Psychological Effects
- 30Storm Damage Property Tax Relief
- 30The Time Ranger: Grinches, Hobos & a few local Movie Stars
- 30West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; full agenda!
- 31Alcohol Increases Reaction Time and Errors during Decision Making
- 31Beef possibly contaminated by E .coli recalled
- 31Cash-strapped California increasing traffic fines again
- 31DUI Crack Down thru the New Year’s weekend
- 31Eve’s Wine 101: New Year’s Eve You Tube and Vintage Eve on Kosher Wine
- 31Happy New Year!!
- 31Metro Bus & Rail provides FREE Rides on New Year’s Eve
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January
- 6The Time Ranger: Buffalo Bill’s tie-in with the American Theater
- 7Eve’s Wine 101: One Bottle Post- Chateau Moulin de Sales
- 9Cold Case Solved: Arrest made in 1981 murder of Lancaster man
- 11City accepting names for Santa Clarita Youth Grove
- 12The Boston Report: Who will be 2011′s fresh new conman?
- 13City Library System partners with Inland Library Network
- 13The Time Ranger: Chainsaw-toting religious folks in Placerita
- 13Foundation for Children’s Dental Health recognizing local volunteers & dentists
- 14Eve’s Wine 101: Suzanne’s Date Night
- 14Sheriff conduct poaching operation at Apollo Park
- 14La Niña’s effects in California have been muted thus far, experts say
- 17100-Year-Old Specimens at CA Museum help determine when Avian Pox Hit Galapagos
- 17Commentary: City Council Members laugh at Residents!!
- 17Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “I have a dream” Speech from August, 1963
- 19Detectives arrest 2 suspects; seeking 3 more in Palmdale multiple burglary cases
- 19Man dies after being struck by Metrolink train near Sylmar
- 20The Time Ranger: Epic hitchhikers and really, really stupid steers
- 21Eve’s Wine 101: The Latest SCV Wine Fest News
- 21Man gets 40 years in Lancaster movie theater stabbing
- 23Arsonists arrested after throwing Molotov cocktail out car window near 14 Freeway
- 24Fitness guru Jack LaLanne, 96, dies at Calif. home
- 27The Time Ranger: Radioactive Waste and long-lost Camels
- 28Brain ‘GPS’ Illuminated in Migratory Monarch Butterflies
- 28Eve’s Wine 101: Bartender Diego Lara mixes it Up
- 28Friday’s Political Roundup
- 28Hike Sullivan/Rustic Cyn. Saturday
- 28Whatever You Do, Don’t Buy an Airline Ticket On …
- 29Arrest made after death threats to retired U.S. Congresswoman
- 29California, Local Agencies Face off over Funds
- 29Fair Political Practices Commission targets slate mailers
- 29Salinger secrets remain secret
- 29Taxes—April 18 (Yes, that’s Right) Is Coming Up
- 29US still far from tackling bulging debt
- 30In California, a Proposed Cut Angers Local Officials
- 30Safety tips for kids walking to & from school and activities
- 30Salinas cilantro recalled over salmonella fears
- 30The U.S. Economy: Speeding Up
- 31Amazon’s First Wine Club, The International Wine Club, locally owned and operated
- 31Commentary: The City of Santa Clarita’s very own Love Canal?
- 31Gov. Jerry Brown is facing tricky environmental and energy issues in California
- 31Monday’s Political Roundup
- 31Roger Gitlin: Voter ignorance may eventually doom the Golden State
- 31Scientists Unlock the ‘Gates’ on Sudden Cardiac Death
February
- 1L.A. County and New South Wales Partner in Green Technology
- 3The Time Ranger: An oddball CHP high-speed chase; Bald Eagles and Floods
- 4Eve’s Wine 101: A Roman Holiday Has Been Named
- 4Suspect arrested for kidnap, sexual assault & burglary
- 6Deputy-Involved Shooting in Palmdale
- 6Kidnapped woman found by deputies in Santa Clarita
- 7Commentary: Runner’s experience trumps Unknown
- 8SCV Economic Development Corp. mobilizing to save Enterprise Zone
- 1019 felony graffiti vandals arrested in multi-agency operation
- 10The Time Ranger: Earthquakes, Nuclear Power, and Murderers
- 11Eve’s Wine 101: Why we need Sommeliers in SCV
- 11Shapell pulls out of Whittaker-Bermite Partnership with City
- 1225 Score spreads the Love this Valentine’s Day with 2 for 1 special
- 13West Ranch heads to state Academic Decathlon
- 14Commentary: Conflicts of Interest at the Hart School Board?
- 14Monday’s Political Roundup
- 14North American birders prepare for annual count
- 14The Story of Valentine’s Day
- 17The Time Ranger: Odd burglaries; Bees & Best-dressed of the SCV
- 183 arrested in Palmdale in murder-for-hire plot
- 18Eve’s Wine 101: How Was the First SCV Wine FEST? Who was there!
- 18Updated Doctors: No Confidence in CEO Seaver & Board of Directors
- 19Army private wanted for Antelope Valley sexual assault arrested
- 19Vintage Beacon: New Library TAX for City Residents; here it comes!
- 21Borders ‘store closing’ sales attract shoppers
- 21Commentary: Health risks at City’s Toxic Whitaker-Bermite site?
- 21Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Baja California
- 21Oil jumps above $100 a barrel as Libya tensions rise
- 21Sun flare disrupts communications threatens other technologies
- 24The Time Ranger: The charred embers of the Piru Mansion & Stumbling drunks
- 25Antonovich: City redevelopment proposal by State “Loan Sharking”
- 25Batten down the hatches! Major Storm moving into SoCal
- 25Environmental Impact report on Devil’s Gate Dam sediment removal project requested
- 25Eve’s Wine 101: AV Party Rentals: My Savior in the Past and Future
- 25Forest Roads to close due to Snow and Icy Conditions
- 25Friday’s Political Roundup
- 25Producing Clean Water in an Emergency
- 26ALERT: *72 Telephone Scam could leave you with high phone bills
- 26Castaic Lake Polar Plunge event to support Special Olympics
- 26Dead man found in Canyon Country identified
- 26New Zealand quake raises questions about L.A. buildings
- 26Read the legislative counsel’s tax opinion
- 26Video: DeJa Vu All Over Again!
- 27California legislation would tighten rules on Internet sales tax
- 27Craigslist iPhone purchaser gets robbed at gunpoint; 2 arrested
- 27NJ’s Gov speaks loudly and carries a big stick
- 28Commentary: Library takeover microcosm of City’s m.o.
- 28Major roads open after cold front drops snow, ice
- 28Monday’s Political Roundup
- 28Using math to navigate the Beatles ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’
March
- 1West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday; Dog Park on agenda
- 2County meets to discuss 2011 Supervisorial Boundary Redistricting Process
- 2Deputy-Involved Shooting with suspect; kidnapped baby dies
- 3Dog fighting at residence leads to 17 dogs, arrests, cocaine, & kids taken into protective custody
- 3Jobless Claims at 2-1/2 Year Low; Productivity Rises
- 3The Time Ranger: Another Death Valley-SCV link?
- 4Eve’s Wine 101: Japanese and French Cuisine by Maru
- 4Former NFL defense end, two others charged in murder
- 4Friday’s Political Roundup
- 4Payrolls Up 192,000; Jobless Rate Falls to 8.9%
- 7Commentary: Hitting the Pause Button
- 7Guest Commentary:The New Face of the Santa Clarita Valley CRA
- 9March 2011 SCV Public Safety Update from Captain Becker
- 10Beacon Exclusive: Supervisor Antonovich SCV March 2011 Update
- 10Mortgage Interest Deduction Under Attack
- 10The Time Ranger: Memories of the old Mustang Drive-In
- 11Eve’s Wine 101: The Results: A French Dinner and Wine Pairing Inside Valencia Wine Company
- 12Roger Gitlin: Wave the Flag, Johnny Reb
- 14Commentary: Whittaker-Bermite is risky biz for City of Santa Clarita
- 16The Boston Report: When Love Goes Wrong
- 17L.A. County unveils 2011 Redistricting Website
- 17Rioux Park Vandalized, to be locked now from dusk to dawn
- 17The Time Ranger: The Forgotten Resident of Castaic
- 18Eve’s Wine 101: Niner Wine Estates: Built to Last
- 19Volunteers needed for 2011 Cowboy Festival
- 21Commentary: The Library takeover, the Arts; speaking out makes a difference!
- 21Motorists diverted off 5 Freeway seek shelter until morning
- 22City excuses on Library Collection don’t match facts
- 22Santa Clarita Army Medic Dies in Afghanistan
- 24The Time Ranger: Buzz Barton, THE Biggest Child Star in the World
- 25Eve’s Wine 101: One Bottle Post: 08 Clos de los Siete
- 27A note to our Readers
- 28Beacon Columnist publishes new Book on California Education
- 28Commentary: Serving SCV with thoughtful commentary & accurate reporting!
- 28Harry Coover, Super Glue’s Inventor, Dies at 94
- 28Homeless Woman dies in Henry Mayo ER waiting room
- 28Wealth of Orchid Varieties Is Down to Busy Bees and Helpful Fungi
- 29A Sharp View: The DC spring report- Sing cuckoo!
- 29Cancer Risk of backscatter Airport scanners is low, analysis suggests
- 29County launches “Youth Self-Sufficiency” Action Plan
- 29Feb. DISARM searches net 207 arrests, Drugs, Cash & Firearms
- 30Exposure to chemicals in Environment associated with onset of Early Menopause
- 30F.D.A. Panel to Consider Warnings for Artificial Food Colorings
- 30Funeral set for Local Fallen Hero; Family Invites the Community to Funeral, Line Procession Route
- 30Governor Brown retreats on rightsizing State Bureaucracy
- 30Guy’s Weekly Tip: Wine Pronunciation!
- 30Jan. Welfare costs for Children of Illegal Aliens Exceeds $53 Million
- 30Jerry Brown ends talks on bipartisan budget deal
- 30McKeon comments on President’s Speech on Libya Operations
- 30Near-record Sierra snow good news to parched California
- 30Planned Layoffs Hit Lowest Level in 16 Years
- 30The Boston Report: The ‘How to Find Where You Live’ SCV Quiz
- 30Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 31Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan meeting Monday
- 31Low levels of radiation found in West Coast milk
- 31Roger Gitlin: Shocking costs for illegal aliens
- 31The Time Ranger: What SCV looked like a Half Century ago on film
- 31U.S. Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award given to Congressman McKeon for Pro-Business Record
- 31US Earthquake resilience needs strengthening, says new report
April
- 1Army Specialist Rudy A. Acosta laid to rest Thursday
- 1California Parks and Recreation Society Awards Top Honors for Discovery Park
- 1Count Sauguslavsky gossips about Snoozemakers, Runner, Gas & Tacos!
- 1Economy Adds 216,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls to 8.8%
- 1Eve’s Wine 101: Goddess Night
- 1The Real Side radio show has moved to Fridays
- 4DNA of 50 Breast Cancer Patients Decoded
- 7The Time Ranger: Woodstock West at Vasquez Rocks?
- 8Breast feeding, Bob Haueter, Politics today on The Real Side
- 8Eve’s Wine 101: A Truly Inspired Cass Wine Pairing Dinner
- 10Analysis of FY 2011 Budget Agreement
- 11Commentary: The only Hospital we have, let’s discuss it!
- 13The Boston Report: The Greatest Football Games in SCV History
- 14Internet advertising finally surpass newspapers
- 14The Time Ranger: Jilted lovers, Hobos, and Bootleggers
- 15Celebrate Mother Earth at the 2011 Earth Arbor Day Festival Saturday
- 15Eve’s Wine 101: Santa Rita Hills Tasting
- 15House Passes “Path to Prosperity” Republican Budget Plan; Ryan vs. Obama plan
- 16Antonovich announces Station Fire Forest Restoration
- 18Commentary: SCV has come along way in 30 Years!
- 19Health Advisory: Increase in County of Meningococcal Disease
- 20Santa Clarita named “City of the Future” by a finance magazine
- 20The Boston Report: Tibby V. kicked the bucket
- 20This Easter, Share Affection, Not Infection, With Your Kids Avoid giving baby animals as gifts
- 20Water Conservation tip for Planning Your Spring Garden
- 21LAFCO seeks recruitment of Alternate Public Member
- 21The Time Ranger: World’s largest flower farm, right here in SCV?
- 22Eve’s Wine 101: Wine Breather; who doesn’t love new gadgetry?
- 22Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink! L.A. County wants you to take the Pledge
- 23Tickets still available for Cowboy Couture Fashion Show in Newhall
- 24The History of Easter
- 25Commentary: Character Counts, but not at the City of Santa Clarita!
- 25County launches Public Awareness Effort to assist Families most vulnerable to Hunger
- 27March DISARM searches net 166 arrests, 27 guns and over $525,000 in Drugs & Drug Money
- 27S.H.A.R.E. Tolerance Program wins Peace Officers Innovation Award
- 28Antonovich pushes faster Union Station service for Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys
- 28Beatles tribute band to perform in Santa Clarita on Saturday, May 7
- 28D.U.I. Checkpoint Friday Night in Santa Clarita
- 28Funding requested for Low Income Families with Children with Autism
- 28Groundbreaking for I-5 HOV Lane between SR134 & Magnolia Blvd.
- 28McKeon comments on National Security Leadership Changes
- 28NASA Mission Seeks to Uncover a Rainfall Mystery
- 28SCV Deputies help save Newhall Home from Fire
- 28The Times Ranger: Rodeo fights, Oscar winners, & Oddball thefts
- 29Beacon Columnist Chris Sharp on The Real Side today
- 29City recognized for Economic Development Programs
- 29Eve’s Wine 101: Wine, Websites and Wire
- 29Friday’s Political Roundup
- 29Geologists Solve Mystery of the Colorado Plateau
- 29Prescription Drug Take-Back Day; Saturday, 20 LASD locations
- 29Shooting Death Investigation at the Chantry Flats Campground
- 29To Fanfare, Prince William and Kate Middleton Marry
- 29Top public information Officials award bestowed to Gail Ortiz
- 3018th Annual Cowboy Festival at Melody Ranch this Weekend
- 30Henry Mayo opens new Parking Structure and Helipad
- 30Storms’ Toll Rises as Scale of Damage Becomes Clear
- 30Victim’s car sought in Chantry Flats Campground Shooting Death case
- 30Wind Advisory for SCV
May
- 2Commentary: Hospital Foundation Perks raise questions about care
- 2Continuing Series of Property Tax Assessment Seminars set for 2011
- 2County Government Works: L.A. County- Trio of Success
- 3Antonovich salutes Military on Bin Laden death; affirms L.A. County Preparedness
- 3Celebrate National Public Gardens Day at a L.A. County Public Garden!
- 3Police seek leads in pro-Bin Laden graffiti on 405 Freeway
- 3State’s unfunded early release program costs L.A. County Taxpayers nearly $10 Million
- 4Homicide investigators confirm ID of deceased man wanted in Chantry Flats murder
- 5McKeon Receives “Charter School Champion” Award
- 5The Time Ranger: Teddy Roosevelt visiting and cowbell thieves
- 5Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 6Eve’s Wine 101: The Cellar is OPEN
- 9Commentary: Service differentiates in a down economy!
- 9Schools may ban chocolate milk over added sugar
- 9Serious Traffic Collision on McBean in Santa Clarita
- 10Al-Qaeda ‘still a formidable network’
- 10Schwarzenegger, Shriver separating after 25 years
- 11Ian Lamont steps down as Publisher of The Signal
- 11The Boston Report: VapoRub & Rats with Asthma
- 12Mississippi Flooding Captured by NASA Satellites
- 12Random Musing: Another Signal Publisher gone; are we in store for more of the same?
- 12The Time Ranger: Death Valley Scotty and Tiburcio Vasquez
- 12Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 13Eve’s Wine 101: Wine and Dine with Les Deux Chats Wine
- 13The Real Side today at Noon
- 14McKeon Co-Sponsors Newly Introduced Education Reform Bill
- 16Awesome Food, Awesome Cars, & Awesome Fun in Awesometown!
- 16Commentary: My Wife writes a piece for this week’s Column!
- 16Expanded Crime Mapping for LA Sheriff’s patrol areas
- 18DA Cooley won’t run for re-election
- 18The Boston Report: Raisin Santa Clarita
- 18Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 19The Time Ranger: Oddball CalArts graduations; President Eisenhower
- 20It’s the Economy Stupid! Today on The Real Side radio show
- 23Commentary: SCV to become stage for World Music concerts
- 23Monday’s Political Roundup
- 23Postcard from 35,000 feet
- 24A Sharp View: Marine Lt. Hank Bauer and Memorial Day
- 24Fallen Warriors Memorial Bridge dedication in Honor of Local Soldiers Lost in the War on Terror
- 24Saugus Skateboarder dies from massive head injuries
- 25Mckeon comments on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress
- 25Postcard from the UK
- 25The Boston Report: Take that & that & that & that & that &…
- 26The Time Ranger: Unusual weddings, condors and despicable murderers
- 27House Approves Defense Bill with Bipartisan Support
- 27McKeon applauds House GOP Plan for America’s Job Creators; seeks input
- 28Woman killed in Canyon Country traffic accident
- 29Eternal Valley, American Legion to host Memorial Day Events Monday
- 29Local Auto dealers offering deals this Memorial Day weekend!
- 29What to do if you see a drunk driver
- 29Wind and surf hazard expected this weekend
- 30Commentary: Whittaker-Bermite Redux; risks outweigh rewards
- 30Local Veteran uses the Web to Remember and to Memorialize
- 30Special to The Beacon: Memorial Day in Kabul; a frontline update
- 30The History of Memorial Day
- 30The New Best Coupon-Clipping Sites
- 30Tributes to California’s war dead
- 31A Sharp View: Too much testing blocks learning
- 31Closure of I-405 Freeway between 101 and I-10 Planned in Mid-July
- 31Guest Commentary: Hospital Administrator Overboard!!!
- 31Roger Gitlin: Obama makes jokes; police officer is run down by illegal alien
- 31SCV teacher busted for alleged drug possession
- 31The 1st Community Child Abuse Awareness Walk scheduled for Saturday
- 31Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 31Unusual Earthquake Gave Japan Tsunami extra punch, say scientist
- 31US real estate recovers as hiring picks up
- 31West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday
June
- 1McKeon Receives American Conservative Union Ratings Award
- 1New Senior Military Leaders; McKeon praises Admiral Mullen for his service
- 1The Boston Report: Los Macho Godzilla Burritos
- 2The Time Ranger: Al Jolson; the Newhall International Airport and Baseball champs
- 3Messina to rant on The Real Side today at noon
- 5Postcard from 35,000 feet
- 7A Sharp View: The “bull” fighter vs. the Birth Certificate
- 8The Boston Report: Riding in Mexico with a horse with no mane
- 9Citi Says Credit Card Customers’ Data Was Hacked
- 9The Time Ranger: Cat trappers and a self-inflicted gunshot wound
- 11Vons, Ralphs, Albertsons say they’ve reached tentative agreement with grocery workers’
- 12Countdown to Extended 53-Hour Closure of I-405 Freeway
- 12FREE Canvas Bag giveaway Thurs. @ Ralphs in Stevenson Ranch
- 13Scott Wilk: Redistricting Update – Round One
- 14A Sharp View: A big, bad summer book list
- 15Audits confirm No Issue with local Republican Committee Bank Accounts
- 15The Boston Report: On Zsa Zsa, wasted time & job apps gone terribly wrong
- 16Postcard from 35,000 feet
- 16The Time Ranger: Tales of Pests, Murderers and Movie Stars
- 177 Arrested in Canyon Country for Drugs, Theft, Firearms and more
- 17Another Viewpoint: OV/OV- Bad Air, Bad Water, Bad Roads, Bad Plan
- 17Bone Rhythm kicks off SCV World Music Festival Saturday
- 17Chase ends in fiery crash at Chevron Station in Newhall
- 17Roger Gitlin: Who will buy tomorrow’s homes in the SCV ?
- 17Sting nets Burglaries Suspects for string of smash and grabs
- 19Clarence Clemons, Springsteen’s Soulful Sideman, Dies at 69
- 19John Boston: Happy Father’s Day
- 20Commentary: An Inspiring Few Days
- 21A Sharp View: Can schools teach the important things more thoroughly?
- 21McKeon Tours Bureau of Public Debt; Reaffirms urgent need to cut spending in Washington
- 22The Boston Report: Those oldies but goodies songs from 3rd grade
- 23The Time Ranger: Wild gunfights with drug dealers & other Banditos
- 24Budget Office Draws Blistering attention to Runway Debt Crisis
- 24McKeon Announces Intention to Run for Reelection
- 25Workforce Investment Act is critical to meaningful job creation & retention
- 27Commentary: The Winds of Change are blowing in SCV
- 27Newhall man drowns in pool
- 28A Sharp View: When America earned its World Class Gold Medal
- 28Fireworks are illegal in L.A. County
- 29Antonovich slams State Budget Realignment Deal
- 29Random Musing: My Annual Sabbatical; a bit longer this year!
- 29Democrats pass austerity budget for California
- 29Flooding of Ancient Salton Sea Linked to San Andreas Earthquakes
- 29Hike Lockwood Valley to Sheep Camp Saturday
- 29July 4th Fireworks Show in Stevenson Ranch
- 29Santa Clarita Public Library System Goes Live on July 1
- 29Supervisors call on Federal Officials to support Aerial Fire Retardant
- 29The Boston Report: Considering suicide? Get a tan instead.
- 29Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 30Remember, Heat is # 1 weather-related killer
- 30The Time Ranger: Hospital Skullduggery; various sundry mayhem
- 30West Ranch Town Council meets Wednesday
- 30Does Grilling Kill E. Coli O157:H7?
- 30Gov. Brown signs redevelopment, ‘Amazon tax’ budget bills
- 30Missing Santa Clarita Couple’s Jeep found in Las Vegas
- 30Updated: Sheriff Investigating Death of a Valencia Woman
- 30Soaring temperatures could create dangerous heat levels in SoCal
- 30Thursday’s Political Roundup
July
- 1Count Sauguslavsky: Local Gossip; ex-Chamber official arrested; Who’s sleeping with who?
- 1July 4th flag etiquette; Standards & respect
- 4Vintage Beacon: Character is What Really Counts!
- 4Happy 4th of July!
- 4July 4th Safety Tips for Pets
- 4The History of July 4th
- 5A Sharp View: Happy 90th Birthday, Nancy Reagan
- 6The Boston Report: The lost art of writing longhand
- 7L.A. Prepares for Worst and Hopes for Best in Freeway Shutdown
- 7The Time Ranger: Grizzly Bears; Shoot-outs and Heat Waves!
- 7Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 8McKeon Cosponsors Education Reform Bill to Increase Flexibility in Spending
- 9Jobs Report Illustrates President Obama’s Failed Economic Policies
- 11Vintage Beacon: Health risks at City’s Toxic Whitaker-Bermite site?
- 12A Sharp View: Laid-off teachers can still regroup
- 12Where Have America’s Jobs Gone?
- 13Location Filming Contributes Average of $20 Million Annually to Local Businesses
- 13The Boston Report: Rich People Made Me Bald
- 13Too Much Sitting May Be Bad for Your Health
- 13Upcoming 405 closure could trigger a domino effect of gridlock
- 13Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 14The Time Ranger: Woman Bites Cop story & a local murder mystery
- 16SCV Sheriff Detectives seek public assistance in identifying man who robbed the Castaic Inn at gunpoint
- 16Shakespeare offers relief from CARmageddon
- 17UPDATE: 405 bridge demolition work is proceeding briskly, officials say
- 18Commentary: Back and ready to go!
- 18Redistricting Update
- 19A Sharp View: Aid and comfort to the political right
- 20McKeon comments on Cut, Cap, Balance
- 20The Boston Report: My Two New Children, Jack und Annie
- 21A Note to Our Readers
- 21The Time Ranger: Plague Infected Squirrels; self-inflicted gunshot wound
- 23Guest Commentary: The Debt Limit Crisis; “We need to pass the Balanced Budget Amendment”
- 25Commentary: The lost innocence realized.
- 25Fight over Southern California Edison rate hike heats up
- 25Monday’s Political Roundup
- 25Scott Wilk’s Redistricting Update
- 25U.S. Northwest Forest Plan Has Unintended Benefit
- 26A Sharp View: Oddball Oregonians at it again
- 27The Boston Report: Penile denial or, don’t sit on my artery!
- 27Who knew L.A.’s red-light camera fines were ‘voluntary’? Not in SCV!
- 28Hike between Baldy Notch and Icehouse Saddle Saturday
- 28The Time Ranger: Mystery Beasts Roaming and the spiny stickleback
- 28Yoga Boosts Stress-Busting Hormone, Reduces Pain, Study Finds
- 29California redistricting panel got earful about draft maps
- 29California small businesses were hit hard by recession
- 29Economy Grows at Sluggish 1.3%; Consumers Pull Back
- 29Eve’s Wine 101: A Nod to Nuggicciet
- 29Friday’s Political Roundup
- 29New Energy Efficient Residences opening in SCV; Food Trucks & prizes Saturday!
- 29LA lawmaker wants to limit chopper traffic
- 29Scott Wilk: Final Redistricting Maps Have Been Released
- 29The Real Side with Joe Messina at noon!
- 29World Population to Surpass 7 Billion in 2011
- 30Annual Food Drive for SCV Food Pantry; 7 Donation centers in SCV
- 30California redevelopment agencies respond to state filing
- 30California sets goal for limiting drinking water pollutant
- 30Layoffs May Worsen if Economic Growth Doesn’t Pick Up
- 30Political View: Dems have a history of lying about history
- 30Remap Aids Democrats in California
- 31Going for a Hike? Start by filling out the Sheriff’s Hiking Plan
- 31Nation Calls Capital Mad, and It Agrees
August
- 1Commentary: West Ranch Library a great new amenity; take the Survey
- 2A Sharp View: Things not seen in middle school
- 2Heat Alert issued for SCV & areas of L.A. County; cooling centers open
- 3The Boston Report: Sleep mystery of life at last I’ve found you
- 4Recession Seen Looming as Jobless Benefits End
- 4The Time Ranger: Ghosts, Fires, and Atom Bomb Shelters
- 8Commentary: Your Word is Your Bond; it’s that simple!
- 8Gold price jumps above $1,700 a troy Ounce
- 8Social Networking’s Good and Bad Impacts on Kids
- 9A Sharp View: Happy birthday, Magic Johnson, and many more
- 9McKeon to Speak at SCV Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning
- 10HGTV’s “Professional Grade” Is Casting for Homeowners in SCV
- 10The Boston Report: The ‘How to Find Where You Live’ SCV Quiz
- 11Full Closure of 710 Freeway again this Weekend
- 11June Welfare Costs for Children of Illegal Aliens exceeds $54 Million; projected $625 Million annually
- 11SCV EDC adds Business Attraction Manager to Team
- 11The Time Ranger: Canyon Country may be part of the moon!
- 12Eve’s Wine 101: Edward Sellers is Roussanne and Ready
- 12Innovative Stevenson Ranch Mom developes Mobile Phone App to Raise Funds for Schools
- 14The future of News: Back to the coffee house
- 15Commentary: Gloria Mercado-Fortine’s integrity still being questioned?
- 16A Sharp View: Dinner with the mob
- 16Topping Out and Time Capsule Dedication Slated for August 25
- 17The Boston Report: The serene madness of not being quite present
- 18The Time Ranger: Varmints, Brigands, Crooks, Sickos and Politicians
- 19Hike Santa Clarita Valley’s Historic Oil Areas Saturday
- 20Guest Commentary: $26 Million for Sewers & Landscaping
- 20Retailer’s ‘Graffiti Starter Kit’ raises councilman’s ire
- 20US debate intensifies over taxes on the rich
- 22Commentary: Five Guys has Good Burgers, Bad Math
- 23A Sharp View: How the Democrats shrunk our wealth
- 24The Boston Report: Flip Flops. No Longer Just a Presidential Speech
- 25Patricia McKeon to run State Assembly; readers comment
- 25The Time Ranger: The Signal endorses KKK; Manson visits SCV
- 27Senator Barbara Boxer to Attend Dedication of Transit Solar Canopy
- 28Beacon Exclusive: SCV Update from Supervisor Antonovich
- 28Bernanke Blames Politics for Financial Upheaval
- 28Roger Gitlin: “The Business of America is Business.”
- 29Commentary: Is S.C.O.P.E. a real organization?
- 29“Heroin Kills” campaign Kicks Off Tuesday with Community Event
- 29Guest Commentary: Joe Messina rages against the “Machine”
- 29Laughter Has Positive Impact on Vascular Function
- 29SoCal heat wave expected to start easing Monday
- 30A Sharp View: The Life and Legacy of a Great Teacher
- 30Remembering a Fallen Hero: Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian
- 30Weight Loss without the Hunger: Eat a Lighter Lunch, Scientists Say
- 30White House Issues Guides on Sept. 11 Observances
- 31AEG goes after downtown L.A. stadium critic Antonovich
- 31Committee on Aging selects Local Businesswoman for Senior Center Executive Director Slot
- 31Fire danger level raised to very high
- 31Heavy Chocolate Consumption May Be Linked to Heart Health, Study Suggests
- 31Home prices notch third straight monthly gain
- 31Random Musing: SCOPE capitulates, sets next meeting
- 31The Boston Report: Apenapping, You Always Kidnap The One You Love
September
- 1Count Sauguslavsky: West Ranch Beacon offers $10,000 for Local Monster!
- 1The Time Ranger: Newhall Burns Down; Record August Rains
- 2UPDATE: Arrest in Saugus Death Investigation
- 3Ground Zero plus ten: The wounds are healing slowly, but are healing
- 5Commentary: Where were you on 9/11? Remembering some Old Friends
- 5The History of Labor Day
- 6A Sharp View: The difference between cabbages and Kings
- 7The Boston Report: No Tigers Allowed in Depressing Vista Oaks
- 8McKeon Representatives to Host Service Academy Information Night at COC
- 8Roger Gitlin: Christopher Peter “Buddy” Rowe (2007-2011)
- 8The Time Ranger: One tough desert old-timer was left for dead & buried alive
- 9Business feels lukewarm on Obama jobs plan
- 11McKeon: As we remember…
- 11Patti Rasmussen: I Remember
- 11Stevenson Ranch Patriot Day celebration Today at Rioux Park
- 12Commentary: Hart School District shuns Volunteers; victim of over regulation!
- 12Tears and tributes as the US remembers
- 13A Sharp View: Jumping the sub
- 13Fast-Paced TV Shows May Compromise Learning & Behavior of Young Children
- 14McKeon Offices to Distribute Pocket Constitutions for Constitution Day
- 14The Boston Report: Are There Dangerous Boobs in Santa Clarita?
- 15The Time Ranger: Self-inflicted gunshot wounds & Possums!
- 16Eve’s Wine 101: Old Bridge Cellars Tasting
- 17Constitution Celebration!
- 17Roger Gitlin: Who is Bob Turner?
- 18Ray’s Pizza, the First of Many, Counts Down to Its Last Slice
- 19Commentary: Art, Wine, & great food all benefitting the local Arts Community
- 19Postcard from London
- 20A Sharp View: The “F” word goes to school
- 21The Boston Report: The Dreaded Dead Person Ploy
- 21Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 22L.A. County poverty rate jumps for third straight year to 17.5%
- 22The Time Ranger: School consultant hired a hit-man to kill Superintendent
- 22Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 23Dracula and the Little Prince at The Canyon Theatre Guild
- 23Eve’s Wine 101: Ever Tried the South West Wines of France?
- 23More Local Leaders endorse Scott Wilk for State Assembly
- 23Roger Gitlin: You can take the boy out of Santa Clarita, but you can’t..
- 26Commentary: Dink’s Service Stinks!
- 26Sharron Angle comes to Santa Clarita Tuesday
- 27A Sharp View: How baseball blesses a family
- 27Earthquake reported near Piru in Ventura County
- 27Increase in Window Smash Auto Burglaries; Don’t Get Ripped Off
- 28The Boston Report: Monkey See, Monkey Do, Monkey Bread…
- 29A Castaic high conundrum; ruling over easement claims
- 29Assessing California Earthquake Forecasts
- 29Congressman McKeon Hires New Communications Director
- 29Costco Urges Stricter Safety Measures on Cantaloupes
- 29Hike Santa Clarita Canyons to Wilson Saddle Saturday
- 29L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca gives details of FBI sting
- 29League of California Cities sues to block vehicle tax shift
- 29Roger Gitlin: The DEMOC-rats are starting to disassociate the Obama ship
- 29The Time Ranger: James Dean has his last meal in SCV
- 29Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 30Annual “Fun In the Sun Chili Cookoff” Saturday at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center in Castaic
- 30Antonovich warns State Prisoner transfer begins October 1st
- 30BofA to charge customers $5 for debit card use
- 30CalArts Capitol Jazz free concert Saturday
- 30Eve’s Wine 101: Waugh-Wine-Isms and Wit
- 30Friday’s Political Roundup
- 30Jerry Brown defends prison realignment shift to counties
- 30McKeon Congratulates McGrath Elementary School on Winning 2011 National Blue Ribbon Award
- 30NASA Space Telescope Finds Fewer Asteroids near Earth
- 30October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
- 30Prisoner Protest Restarts in California
October
- 1Count Sauguslavsky: Dishing on Gene Autry, McKeon, and Dracula
- 1Earthquake: 3.0 quake strikes near Tipton, Calif.
- 1Roger Gitlin: Rick Perry’s flawed position on illegal aliens
- 2Get “Today’s News Today” from The Beacon on Twitter!
- 3CHP: A message to drive safely
- 3Commentary: Winds of change blowing on local Media in SCV!
- 34th Time Around & It’s Still Elegant: TPC/West Ranch Art & Wine Gala
- 3Immune System Discoveries Earn Nobel in Medicine
- 3Monday’s Political Roundup
- 3Supreme Court begins new term Monday
- 4A Sharp View: Listening through the rain; a Heroin Overdose
- 4Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist, but It May Not Be Your Fault
- 4Magnitude 2.5 earthquake reported near San Fernando
- 4Studies of Universe’s Expansion Win Physics Nobel
- 4Study finds sharp cost-of-living increases in California
- 4Tuesday’s Political Roundup
- 5Legislation to resolve Mining dispute in SCV gains broad support
- 5Green Tea Helps Mice Keep off Extra Pounds
- 5Israeli Scientist Wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry
- 5Supervisors poised to approve Landmark Village
- 5The Boston Report: On Bigfoot and Nixon Prowling the SCV
- 5U.S. Dept. of Justice Awards Nearly $10M to Hire 28 L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputies
- 5Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 6A Tough Balancing Act Remains Ahead for Apple
- 6Climate Change Simulations Show Which Animals Can Take the Heat
- 6Congressman McKeon Accepts Keeper of the Flame Award
- 6LA County Animal Care limited hours in observance of Columbus Day
- 6Man trapped in ravine is now in fair condition at Henry Mayo
- 6Roger Gitlin: Rhode Island opts to give kids of illegals tuition break
- 6Santa Clarita WorkSource Center Hosts Free Job Fair on Friday
- 6Swedish poet Tomas Transtromer wins Nobel literature prize
- 6The Time Ranger: Giant hydrogen-filled dirigible landed in Saugus
- 6Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 6West Ranch Town Council & County discuss locations for library
- 72011 Overall crime declines in areas patrolled by LA County Sheriff compared to 2010
- 7Animal License Canvassing Efforts in Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles
- 7Annual Bow-Wow & Meow Pet Fair Sunday
- 7Assembly spending varies widely by member; See what Smyth spent
- 7City Employee Wins National Scholarship Award
- 7Eve’s Wine 101: A Gala Teaser, and How Wine Can Save Your Dinner
- 7Hike to Whittaker Peak; Micro-Trash cleanup Saturday
- 7Job Creation Posts Jump, But Rate Still Steady at 9.1%
- 7Plants May Have the Genetic Flexibility to Respond to Climate Change
- 7SCV sees highest percentage increase in Occupancy among L.A. Markets for 2011
- 7Some Unemployed Find Fault in Extension of Jobless Benefits
- 7Steve Jobs’ virtual DNA to be fostered in Apple University
- 7The History of Yom Kippur
- 815 Best Steve Jobs Quotes
- 8Adding Jobs, but Not Many, U.S. Economy Seems to Idle
- 8California allows online voter registration
- 8Dribbles: A Nice Quiet Ride on Metrolink
- 8Postcard from 35,000 feet
- 8Raiders owner Al Davis dead at 82
- 8White House feeds off protest anger
- 10Commentary: SCOPE is a “Sham”
- 11Free Community Shred Day Event Saturday Valencia Town Center
- 13The Time Ranger: Hatchet accidents, Hunting accidents; Polo & Poetry
- 14Friday’s Political Roundup
- 21Four Pianos and a Wedding at The Wild Beast; FREE Concert Saturday
- 23City to increase Street Sweeping as Fall Leaf Season arrives
- 23Rage against the machine
- 23Strong Quake Rocks Eastern Turkey
- 24Obama to unveil help for homeowners
- 25Heroin Kills Campaign: Free Workshop Wednesday for all on How “Drugs Are Deadly”
- 27The Time Ranger: Teenage Girl Mayhem; Hobo loses leg
November
- 4Eve’s Wine 101: The One Bottle Post is Prickly?
- 5Daylight Saving Time ends; Clocks fall back one hour!
- 5US credit unions surge in popularity
- 6Locals in DC for Gold Medal Ceremony
- 9LA County moves to limit helicopter noise
- 9The Boston Report: It’s time for the Ms. & Mr. Ugly SCV Contest
- 9Unemployment: Those silly young people
- 12Roger Gitlin: 7 billion population not something to be proud about
- 18Brain Study Reveals How Successful Students Overcome Math Anxiety
- 18Eve’s Wine 101: For MY Scotch Lovers
- 18Newhall American Legion Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday
- 20Holiday Shopping: ’Tis the season to be frugal
- 20Roger Gitlin: It was the thrill of a life time!
- 21Metrolink Holiday Toy Express at Newhall Station for “Spark of Love” Toy Drive Sunday
- 24US banks scale back mortgage collection
- 28Commentary: Edison ‘Smart’ Meters raise Questions; Part II
- 28Tech Gifts That Don’t Break the Holiday Budget
- 30How the Brain Strings Words Into Sentences
- 30The Boston Report: ’1-Adam-12. See the Man With the Flapping…’
- 30Wilk calls on McKeon to debate; emails point to long campaign
December
- 1Parks Bureau Deputies rescue 2 Men from Pyramid Lake in high winds
- 8The Time Ranger: Santa Clarita at War 70 Years Ago
- 9Eve’s Wine 101: It has arrived- My Scotch Explorers Club First sample
- 12Snow Forces the Closure of some County Roads
- 21Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week despite Low Rates
- 22Antonovich calls for stringent State oversight of Outpatient Surgery Clinics
- 23“Avoid the 100″ LA County DUI Task Force: DUI Checkpoints Schedule
- 24Your Christmas Tree Has Seven Times More DNA than You Do!
- 26Social Networking Sites: A Parent’s Guide Cyber Safety
- 27L.A. County District Attorney Warns of “Robo-Call” Banking Scam
- 29The Time Ranger: Gun shot wounds, floating cars & a Quite New Year’s Eve
- 30Eve’s Wine 101: Help a Child, & then Enjoy an Alcohol-Laced Cupcake
2012177 posts
January
- 2Council candidate Jon Hatami comments on Redevelopment Agencies Ruling
- 9Commentary: ‘Past results may not be indicative of future returns’
- 10Science at your fingertips
- 12The Time Ranger: Ever wonder why Newhall Pass is called Fremont Pass?
- 13Fed to Weigh Further Easing Amid Doubts about Recovery
- 14Time to Refinance?
- 16Commentary: (Updated) It’s Time for McKeon to be Honest!
- 16Guest Commentary: “What is up with Old Town Newhall?” by Jon Hatami
- 17What Can Be Done to Slow Climate Change?
- 18The Boston Report: Listening to the distant calls of an unshaved armpit
- 18Update: McKeon knew about VIP Loan!
- 19Residents are encouraged to remove Yard Sale signs
- 21Ontario Mills Outlets launch new Food Court, Renovations & Stores for 2012
- 225 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Year of the Dragon
- 23More Details emerge in the McKeon VIP Loan Scandal
- 23Wilk ‘releases’ Strickland from endorsement
- 24A Sharp View: Romney needs to become one of us
- 24Congressman McKeon’s Response to State of the Union Address
- 24Wilk comments on Release from Strickland Endorsement
- 25Fred Arnold to Moderate SCVYR City Council Candidate Forum
- 25‘Green’ Pesticide Effective Against Citrus Pests
- 25The Boston Report: Let’s make 40 the legal age for a license
- 26The Time Ranger: Adventures of the Baby Bandit Gang
- 27Barley Adapts to Climate Change
- 27Whittaker-Bermite: Judge considers toxic-lot filing
- 31Grasslands Soils Offer Some Insurance Against Climate Change
February
- 1Count Sauguslavsky: Clyde Smyth Makes Gossip Column. Again.
- 22011 Bank Robberies lower in So Cal than past 30 yrs; Top 10 Wanted Bandits
- 2Recycle your Phone Books at the Santa Clarita Public Library
- 2The Time Ranger: How We Almost Became LAX
- 5Banks to take a hit on US home loans
- 5Sacrificing the desert to save the Earth
- 6Beacon Exclusive: Antonovich SCV Update on Park Improvements, Transportation and Roadways
- 8Stevenson Ranch, Gorman roads to be repaved
- 9City of Santa Clarita is seeking Earth Arbor Day Vendors
- 12$1 billion Calif. solar project faces problems
- 12Guest Commentary: Behind the McKeon Veil
- 14The Story of Valentine’s Day
- 15California Audit Finds Foreclosure Irregularities
- 15Castaic Animal care center approved
- 16Time of Year Important in Projections of Climate Change Effects on Ecosystems
- 16U.S. to cut funds for water testing at beaches
- 17State agrees to conduct Traffic Safety on State Route 138
- 18Excessive regulation: Tangled up in green tape
- 19Wilk and Strickland Endorse Boydston for City Council
- 20Linking Human Evolution and Climate Change
- 20Newhall Pass Freeway lanes to open in 2013; project 80% complete
- 20Teen Driver Deaths Increase in 2011; 1st Increase in 8 yrs raises concerns
- 22Nuclear Inspectors Say Their Mission to Iran Has Failed
- 24Low Levels of Fallout from Fukushima, U.S. Study Finds
- 25Santa Clarita Honored for Sustainable Activities
- 26Guest Commentary: The “Buck” Must Stop With You, Mr. McKeon
- 28L.A. County Approves Bike Master Plan
- 29Guest Commentary: McKeon’s in “at-all-cost frenzy” for 38th Assembly District
March
- 4Is New BofA Plan Worse than $5 Debit Fee?
- 5‘Carmageddon’ stretch of I-405 closes overnight
- 5Fukushima One Year On: Poor Planning Hampered Fukushima Response
- 7Dante Acosta enters 25th District Congressional Race
- 9Africa video, Kony 2012, raises California group’s profile
- 9City going Green with Online Bid System
- 9Eve’s Wine 101: Santa Clarita Wine Fest- Part Deux!
- 9SCV Sheriff’s Target Impaired Drivers with Checkpoint
- 10Roger Gitlin: Israel- One of a Kind; A thumb nail sketch of Jewish state
- 10SCV Straw Poll this weekend
- 11The Economic Fallout from Bombing Iran
- 12Boydston, Kellar and Wilk score wins in SCV Republican Assembly Straw Poll
- 12Commentary: The Case Against Laurie Ender
- 12More closures scheduled this week on 405 Freeway
- 12Wilk comments on Winning SCV CRA Straw Poll
- 13A Sharp View: ‘Dangerous Learning’ runs amok in some public schools
- 14Guest Commentary: Do You Swear to Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth?
- 14McKeon unresponsive to Rogers on Lunch Donation; Acosta steps up
- 14Over 800 miles of bike lanes approved in LA County
- 14Report Graffiti in Real-Time using your Smartphone
- 14The John Boston Report: So these two nuns go into this saloon
- 14Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 15Forest Roads Closed Due to Snow
- 15Fukushima at Increased Earthquake Risk, Scientists Report
- 15Gov. Brown reaches deal to raise taxes
- 15John Boston’s Time Ranger: Ratsburg, Raspberries, Tibby Dies & Pancho Barnes
- 15Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 15Ventura County Lincoln Club Endorses Wilk for Assembly; “Best qualified candidate”
- 18Roger Gitlin: Israeli Security; Second to None
- 18The world economy: Can it be…the recovery?
- 19Forest Road Will Re-Open to Traffic Today By 5:00 PM
- 23A Napa Tasting to Quench Your Thirst
- 25A world headed for de-globalization?
- 26Health Act Arguments Open with Obstacle From 1867
- 27Nuclear Conference in Korea Collides with U.S. Election
- 27UPDATE: Patricia McKeon- Can we believe anything she says?
April
- 8Letter to the Editor: War of the Worlds in SCV
- 8The History of Easter
- 16Update: Under Pressure Tony Strickland to endorse Patricia McKeon
- 17L.A. Superior Court Presiding Judge Announces 56 Courtroom Closures
- 17Tony Strickland’s endorsement of Patricia McKeon: The slimy side of local Politics
- 18Antonovich recognizes Day of Remembrance for Armenian Genocide
- 18Assembly Candidate Forums hear calls for unity amid answers
- 18Home sales in Southern California climb, price declines slow
- 18Home Sellers Splurging on ‘Curb Appeal’
- 18Patricia McKeon in plagiarism scandal; From no idea to genius!!
- 18The John Boston Report: Best Biker Flicks of All Time. Period.
- 21Wealthy Americans Most Upbeat They’ve Been in Year
- 23Update: 38th Assembly District Candidate debate tonight; Patricia McKeon to be a no show?
- 23Trustees warn of Social Security troubles
May
- 2Sports & Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth
- 5The great divide: Why American house prices have corrected more than those in Europe
- 7Commentary: Patricia McKeon is Inexperienced; Vote for Wilk
- 10Skip the Dorm, Buy Your Kid a Condo
- 12Roger Gitlin: An Honest Difference of Opinion; Vote for Strickland
- 15Stevenson Ranch Cellphone tower slated for vote
- 19Tall Ship “Bill of Rights” in Marina del Rey thru Sunday
- 21McKeon, in the District All Week, Refuses Public Forum with Other Candidates
- 28Commentary: The Deluge of Political Mailers; plus ‘Beware McKeon’ piece
- 28More Than a Name On A Wall
- 28The History of Memorial Day
- 30California Senate passes framework for sports betting
- 30Will GOP Voters Game Strickland? Endorsing McKeon could cost him
- 31Angeles National Forest Use Meeting Today in Acton
June
- 4Commentary: Patricia McKeon has some ‘splaining to do’
- 12Average U.S. family’s wealth plunged 40% in recession, Fed says
- 13Princess Cruises Offers Father’s Day Cruise Deals; Up to 60 Percent Savings
- 17Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets Wednesday
- 17Forger, Publisher Sentenced: Jail, Pay $370K to 30 victims in SCV & AV
- 17Before becoming Staffer for McKeon Committee, Lobbyist gets $500K
- 18Simi Valley Mayor Huber endorses Scott Wilk for Assembly
- 18Monday’s Political Roundup
- 23The High Cost of Low Credit Scores
- 27Local Businesses Encouraged to Participate in Library Program
July
- 9Vintage Beacon: Is S.C.O.P.E. a real organization?
- 9Is your computer infected? FBI Warns of DNSChanger Malware
- 9Monday’s Political Roundup
- 18Wednesday’s Political Roundup
- 22Rich Are Actually Getting Poorer and Paying More Taxes
August
- 2Cunard Line Announces Mediterranean Cruise Sale!
- 11CA heat wave causing sweat over demand for power
- 11Roger Gitlin: Schools attempting to commit suicide
- 11Science, Art and Test Prep Classes as part of Library Fall Schedule
- 13Commentary: Sex in a Community Pool. What’s happened to local Parenting?
- 14Travel Savings: World Adventures go on Sale Thursday!
- 18Higher education: The college-cost calamity
- 18Most of major Calif. wildfires are simmering down
- 18Ryan Talks Iran, Israel, and National Security
- 30Super Scooper Firefighting Aircraft arrive in L.A. County
September
October
- 4New Super Puma Helicopters are Unveiled
- 24City Council moves forward with Dockweiler Dr. study; New bike lanes, speed limit changes also approved
- 25Don’t Fall Victim to Scam Artists, Part-2
- 25John Boston’s Time Ranger: The 20th Anniversary of the Passing of SCV’s Most Splendiferous Citizen
- 25The Diet-Proof Holiday Meal: 7 Ways to Stay On Track This Season
- 25Thursday’s Political Roundup
- 26Supervisor calls for Accelerated Metro Connection to LAX
- 29Commentary: McKeon on the High Road; Rogers Sinking Fast
- 29Hurricane Sandy to Erode Many Atlantic Beaches
- 29Our Lady of Perpetual Help to Break Ground on Much-Needed Parking Lot in Newhall
- 30McKeon Presses White House on Response to Terrorist Attack in Libya
- 31Court says Arizona group must provide donor information in CA election
- 31The John Boston Report: Almost a Decade Ago, My Daughter Celebrated Halloween
- 31Victims’ relatives divided on ending death penalty
November
- 1Judge confirms ruling against mystery donor to ballot campaigns
- 1Number of California voters reaches record levels
- 2Arizona donor appeals, forestalling FPPC audit
- 2Armenian National Committee Endorses Scott Wilk for 38th Assembly District
- 4LA Sheriffs Dept Deploys 1,000+ Mobile Digital Computers to Aid Patrol Deputies
- 6Wilk, McKeon, Pavley, and Feinstein Win
- 7Lee Rogers concedes congressional election in California’s 25th district to McKeon
- 7Republicans (mostly) dominate SCV elections
- 7Video: Happy trails to Dr. Lee Rogers
- 8Candidates claim victory, concede defeat in SCV
- 8Headington Thanks Supporters & Congratulates Wilk on Victory
- 13Breakthrough for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage?
- 13Disaster Preparedness – Are You Ready Los Angeles County?
December
- 19Congressman McKeon: Holiday message for Beacon Readers
- 19Here’s Your Chances for a White Christmas and a Dry New Year’s Eve in the U.S.
- 19Santa Clarita Valley Holiday Happenings
- 19Proposed cap on federal tax deductions would hit California hard
- 20Assemblyman Wilk Congratulates Youngest Electoral College Member
- 20SCV’s Snowflake Drive for Sandy Hook Elementary School
20136 posts
January
- 1A Sharp View: KHTS host George Cummings- Good Morning, 2013
- 11Eve’s Wine 101: Chocolate Tasting Separates the Dark from Light, the Leather from the Tea, the Raspberry from the Black Currant
- 28Brotherly Love and the Super Bowl: Win or Lose, Healthier If You Stay Close
February
- 5Facebook Unfriending Has Real Life Consequences: Many Avoid ‘Unfrienders’ in Real Life
- 22Eve’s Wine 101: Mosel Riesling MASTER Class: No such thing as too much balance.