Five fun and easy ways to help your kids keep learning all summer
Did you know 96 percent of teachers say that each fall, students appear to have forgotten or lost some of the knowledge or skills they learned the previous school year?…
Let the creativity flow at DIY home decor studios
The secret to creating display-worthy, do-it-yourself home decor is all in the maker’s ability to relax and trust the process, say the experts of Santa Clarita’s DIY design studios. A…
Crazy Otto’s Valencia serves up enormous plates, even bigger smiles
Since its 1970s inception, iconic breakfast-lunch diner Crazy Otto’s has been dishing out meals big enough to satiate a lumberjack — literally. Chef Otto Lindsel originally got his start by cooking…
SCV Water is more than just a water resource
SCV Water does more than provide residents and businesses with quality water at a reasonable cost. We provide our customers with opportunities to learn more about their landscape, the resources…
Save the phone for fun selfies on vacation rather than for keeping connected on stresses from back home.
Do a ‘digital detox’ on vacation
"Cleanse" diets are designed to help people clear their bodies of foods that might have an adverse effect on their health. Many people find such diets effective, prompting others to…
West Ranch senior outfielder Jovan Camacho makes contact in a Foothill League matchup with Valencia at West Ranch High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
West Ranch’s talented triple threat
Jason Greenwald, For The Signal When West Ranch head coach Casey Burrill constructed his roster before the 2019 baseball season, he knew one thing for certain: He had one of…
Point Arena Lighthouse and Stornetta Public Lands, Point Arena, California
Take a Memorial Day road trip to a place you’ve never seen before
Road trips should be spontaneous and are best taken in a convertible with plenty of junk food stowed aboard and no schedules to keep. While familiar haunts are favorite road…
Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens
The season for fresh fruits and vegetables grown right in the backyard is upon us. Warm weather breathes life into fresh berries, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers and many other delectable fruits…
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Herman’s Hermits come back to the SCV
Herman’s Hermits have played all over the world, and they’re no strangers to the Santa Clarita Valley. Thanks to Canyon Santa Clarita, fans of the band that’s been around continuously…
