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Q: What is the most important issue facing the Santa Clarita City Council in 2008?:  
Expanding the hospital

Protecting open space

Relieving traffic congestion

Curtailing growth

Creating living-wage jobs

Creating affordable housing

Supporting "smart growth" construction with open space

Redeveloping Newhall

Being fiscally responsible in the face of state budget cuts.

None of the above


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North Newhall Plan on Ice
By Katherine Geyer · Signal Staff Writer 2/14/2008
While the plans for the revitalization of downtown Newhall continue to move ahead, the city's plans to spruce up the northern portion of Newhall are on hold for a year, a city planner said Wednesday....  
 Local Film Industry Thrilled by End of Strike
By Tammy Marashlian · Signal Staff Writer 2/14/2008
With Hollywood writers back at work after their 100-day strike, Santa Clarita's film industry looks to be back in business again....  
  · Council Names Open Space Panelists
  · In the Thursday Signal
  · SCV Basks in Warm Weather
  · Newhall Martial Arts Museum Closes
  · Golden Valley Excels in Academic Contest
  · Council Wrap: Open Space Panel Finalized
  · Council Wrap: Street Name Change Made Official
  · Students Collect Food for Pantry
 Road Warriors: Vikings Advance
By Victor Flores · Signal Staff Writer 2/15/2008
LA CRESCENTA - Finishing its final four regular-season games on the road, the Valencia High girls basketball team carried over the traveling experience into its first playoff game of the season....  
  · All Out, All The Time
  · COC Baseball Continues Rocky Start
  · Home Court Not Kind
  · Cowboys Come Up Empty
 Family Responsibilities Can Conflict in Workplace
By John H. Shaffery · 2/11/2008
There is no federal law called the “Family Responsibilities Discrimination Act” or the “Caregiver Discrimination Act.” ...  
  · Look Out Donald Trump, We’re Gaining on You!
  · Thoughts about Success for the New Year Ahead
  · Men, Women Differ in 401(k) Habits
  · Consumer Class Actions Aren't Working
  · Chamber to Aid in Hard Times

 The Valentine's Dance
By Jim Walker · Signal Features Editor & V-Day Hater 2/12/2008
The hours fly by as you drag around, your watery eyes bewildered by the sheer amount of stuff that your wife would not want. You keep finding yourself in Frederick’s, but you know that’s just because the atmosphere helps you think....  
  · Valentine's Day - and Always
  · A 'Web' of Hope Around the World
  · About Town: Manhattan Transfer PACs the House
 Amgen Cycling Race Spins Back to SCV
By Stephen K. Peeples · Signal Online Editor 2/8/2008
The cacophony of 50,000-plus cheering cycling fans and clanging cowbells returns to the Santa Clarita Valley for a second year the weekend of Feb. 23-24, when the eight-day, seven-stage, internationally sanctioned Amgen Tour of California race spins in from Santa Barbara for the finish of Stage 6 on Saturday afternoon. ...  
  · Big Gaming on Super Tuesday
  · After the Fire
  · The True Legacy of a Dream
  · Local Reps Outraged by Proposal to Cut School Funding
Death of Fear, Birth of Hope
By Gary Horton · 2/13/2008
Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway Don't block up the hall......  
An Alternative to Drug Testing: Everyone Sees ACTION
By Leigh Hart · 2/12/2008
A controversial proposal regarding the drug testing of athletes in our high schools has been the subject of several Signal articles. ...  

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