Monthly Archives: March 2019
Read more about the article Brave New World Comics to celebrate 1000 issues of Batman with artist signing
Brave New World Comics owner Andy Liegl will host an artist signing with David Baron in celebration of issue 1,000 of "Detective Comics." Baron will also sign his other work including the store's exclusive cover of "The Life and Death of Toyo Harada." Matt Fernandez/ The Signal

Brave New World Comics to celebrate 1000 issues of Batman with artist signing

To celebrate, Batman's 80th anniversary and the 1,000th issue of his debut title “Detective Comics," Brave New World Comics has planned a release party and artist signing with David Baron, who worked on issue nos. 994 through 1,000 of “Detective Comics.”

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Read more about the article Some lesser-known allergy symptoms
Some symptoms of allergic reactions, such as sneezing, are widely known. But people may be surprised to discover some of the other common allergy symptoms.

Some lesser-known allergy symptoms

Allergy symptoms are a result of a person’s immune system overreacting to something that is harmless to most people but sparks a reaction in people sensitive to the trigger. Some…

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Read more about the article A difference between service and support
Service dog in training, Lazarus, at Redemption Road K-9, A Working Dog Company in Auga Dulce. Dan Watson/The Signal

A difference between service and support

If it seems like there are more service dogs than ever before accompanying their owners into coffee shops, grocery stores and restaurants, it’s because there are. A 2015 study at…

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Read more about the article Family Spring Fun
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At 14 acres each, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be Disney's largest single-themed land expansions ever, transporting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures in Black Spire Outpost, a village on the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (Disney Parks)

Family Spring Fun

Spring brings longer and longer days, and warmer and warmer temperatures. It’s time to gather the family and head out for Southern California fun. Play ball! Major league baseball reports…

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Read more about the article Motorcyclist hurt in crash, narrowly misses big rig collision
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Motorcyclist hurt in crash, narrowly misses big rig collision

A motorcyclist hurt and taken to the hospital Monday morning narrowly missed being run over by a big rig, one of the rescuing paramedics said. The injured man, whose identity…

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Read more about the article Five ways to improve your home
A bathroom remodel is a great way to add value to your home. Courtesy of Robert Bussard, California Style Construction

Five ways to improve your home

Whether you’ve just bought a new home, are trying to sell it or are just trying to spruce it up, major remodels can become a hefty expense. Fortunately, there are…

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Read more about the article SCV water users doing their part on World Water Day
FILE PHOTO. Kayakers find themselves alone in the wild expanse of Castaic Lake on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV water users doing their part on World Water Day

It was World Water Day Friday, and for local officials it was a day awash in good news about an abundance of water here and across the state, but also…

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Read more about the article Looking at some of SCV’s best delis
Server Chantel Batchelor serves breakfast on a busy morning at Cathy's Delicatessen in Newhall. Dan Watson/The Signal

Looking at some of SCV’s best delis

Authenticity, freshness and flavor served with a side of personal interaction is what makes a deli become a neighborhood favorite. On a Friday afternoon at Bob’s Country Meats in Canyon…

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Read more about the article How to find balance with your child’s extracurricular activities
Real So Cal Soccer teams from the Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Monica scrimmage at Central Park. Dan Watson/The Signal

How to find balance with your child’s extracurricular activities

As a parent, you want the best for your child. It’s natural to want your child to learn valuable skills, get along with their peers, gain confidence, find interests and…

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Read more about the article Wine Affair gives SCV residents a look at businesses while helping women’s empowerment
Hundreds attend the Wine Affair event put on by the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley on Main Street in Newhall Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Wine Affair gives SCV residents a look at businesses while helping women’s empowerment

With the right kind of spring weather, visitors to Old Town Newhall tasted wine and food samples all along Main Street during The Wine Affair, hosted by Soroptimist International of…

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Read more about the article Landscape design hacks for your garden
mixing plant and rock heights and textures turn this flat surface into a work of art

Landscape design hacks for your garden

Garden design is part-learned and part-dependent on an innate sense of design and balance. The best designers are artistically trained and naturally visualize how everything will flow together when installed…

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Read more about the article Flea watch 2019: Protect your pets
Dr. Evelyn Vega inspects four-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, Winston for fleas at Happy Pets Veterinary Center in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Flea watch 2019: Protect your pets

Fleas aren’t super common in the Santa Clarita Valley, but due to recent record rainfall, that could all change in 2019. “Usually I see maybe three pets a year that…

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