August 2016

Proposal creates a potential diversion of refuse to Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Post author:Signal Contributor
Post published:August 26, 2016
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has proposed an order of abatement for Sunshine Canyon Landfill to reduce the odors emanating from it. Among the options for regulatory…

Jim Hackett’s last patrol after 32 years with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Courtesy photo.

Jim Hackett – Vietnam War veteran – Valencia resident

Post author:Bill Reynolds
Post published:August 17, 2016
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Jim Hackett, recipient of two Purple Hearts, has led an amazing life from combat service to his acting profession to his lengthy law enforcement career. Jim was born Oct. 9,…

Veterans Spotlight: Gil Murphy – Marine Corps veteran – Valencia resident

Post author:Bill Reynolds
Post published:August 16, 2016
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Gil Murphy was born May 28, 1940, in Burbank and attended Burbank High School graduating in 1958. After two years at Glendale Junior College, he joined the U.S. Marines and…

URJ/KesherURJ Kesher Birthright group river rafts down the Jordan River during their free trip to Israel. The entire trip was paid by URJ Kesher through sponsor donations.

Martha Garcia: Young adults to experience Israel

Post author:Martha Garcia
Post published:August 16, 2016
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Paige Escoe has wanted to visit Israel since she had her bat mitzvah at 13; now 20 she will finally have that opportunity this summer with the help of a…

(l-r) Billy Louvat, Judy Louvat, Rene Louvat, and Bob Louvat. Courtesy photo

Picture a Family

Post author:Signal Contributor
Post published:August 13, 2016
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Above our kitchen table growing up, there hung a large black and white framed picture of four children sitting on a dilapidated porch eating watermelon. Only one of the boys…

Current photo of Gordon Rogers with anti-aircraft flak that blasted into his tail gunner turret. Courtesy photo

Gordon Rogers – World War II veteran – Valencia resident

Post author:Bill Reynolds
Post published:August 10, 2016
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After enduring tragedy in childhood, Gordon Rogers went on to perform one of the most hair-raising duties during World War II as a teenager, participating in America’s massive offensive to…

A helicopter drops water over a hot spot of a wild fire in Hesperia, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. Smoke plumes roiling from flaming ridges of the San Bernardino Mountains blew all the way across the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas as California's latest big wildfire chewed through timber and brush Monday. Hundreds of firefighters, aided by 16 aircraft, battled flames that spread across 7 square miles on the northern side of the rugged mountain range about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. (James Quigg/The Daily Press via AP)

Pilot fire surges, thousands of homes threatened

Post author:Trish Galloway
Post published:August 9, 2016
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CRESTLINE (AP) — A Southern California wildfire has surged in size and put thousands of homes in potential peril. Smoke plumes roiling from flaming ridges of the San Bernardino Mountains…

A young boy covers his ears as he watches as one of two Super Scooper firefighting aircrafts arrive from Quebec, at the Van Nuys airport on Saturday. The large water tankers, which can carry up to 1,600 gallons of water, arrived about three weeks earlier than usual. They will be operational on Monday. (AP Photo)

Super Scoopers arrive in LA County

Post author:Signal Contributor
Post published:August 8, 2016
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Two Super Scoopers arrived in Los Angeles County Saturday to help firefighters with this year’s fire season. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed earlier this week to approve…