Read more about the article Keeping in good health while pushing past limits
Along with staying in shape, Chrissy Rescigno said she's thought of becoming a personal trainer, possibly helping others maintain a steady diet. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Keeping in good health while pushing past limits

Chrissy Rescigno walked through CrossFit Coveted with a weight in each hand, about to sit down for her workout. At 61, the Santa Clarita resident devotes five days of each…

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Read more about the article April gardening tips: What works best for gardens, lawns
Build a garden shed and raised vegetable gardens to give you tasty food and decorate your yard.

April gardening tips: What works best for gardens, lawns

As temperatures warm in Santa Clarita, the likelihood of rain dwindles away. After a year of generous precipitation the sunshine is welcome, but garden plants will need irrigation just as…

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Read more about the article Seaver serves Henry Mayo and his community
Roger Seaver, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital President & CEO, left, meets with Darrin Privett, M.D. Emergency Medicine Physician at the Henry Mayo Newhall Emergency Room. Dan Watson/The Signal

Seaver serves Henry Mayo and his community

Born in the American heart- land, Roger Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, traveled to California to build his life, and to the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article Castaic hosts first-ever Gnome Festival and Dam Run
Jim D'Addario, right, raises the flag to start the Gnome Parade during the Castaic Lake Dam Run & Gnome Festival held at Castaic Lake in Castaic on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic hosts first-ever Gnome Festival and Dam Run

In a day filled with runs, parades and food, the inaugural Gnome Festival and Dam Run saw hundreds of Santa Clarita residents and visitors in attendance. The day kicked off…

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Read more about the article Elk Lodge rides for brain injured children
Riders from Elks Lodge No. 2379 make their way to the final stop of the Poker Run at Route 66 Classic Grill in Canyon Country on Saturday. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Elk Lodge rides for brain injured children

More than 100 participants rode across Santa Clarita on Saturday for the Elks Lodge’s second annual poker run to benefit children with brain injuries. “It’s our favorite ride,” said Anthony…

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Read more about the article Christy Smith | VLF Bill: Government Working for You
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, District 38 speaks to the crowd after being sworn in at Oak Hills Elementary School in Valencia on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Christy Smith | VLF Bill: Government Working for You

By Christy Smith Assemblywoman  At the core of good governance is efficiency and collaboration. What I’ve found during my years in public service is that elected officials across all levels…

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Read more about the article David W. Hegg | On the Importance of Discipline in Society
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David W. Hegg | On the Importance of Discipline in Society

By David Hegg Someone has said “you will always have time to do the things you really need to do.” I’m not sure that is always accurate, but I do…

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