Letters to the Editor
Vernalyn Schofield | Time Ranger Brings Back SCV Memories
Dear Time Ranger (John Boston): This is just a note to say how much we enjoy your weekly column. My name is Vernalyn Schofield and I have lived here since…
Our View | Is the GOP Writing Off the 25th Congressional Seat?
By The Signal Editorial Board If the early fundraising totals are any indication, it’s not a stretch to conclude that the Republican Party has already written off the 25th Congressional…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Imperatives: If This Is True, Then You Ought to…
By David Hegg If you can remember all the way back to grammar school, you’ll also remember having run into some actual grammar. And while this column is really not…
Los Angeles Country firefighters work to knock down RV fire Saturday evening. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal
Firefighters respond to blaze at RV storage facility
Firefighters responded to an RV fire Saturday evening at an RV storage facility in Santa Clarita. The call came in at 6:30 p.m. for RVs on fire at a storage…
Volunteer Lisa Comba packs up some backpacks that will be sent to the Philippines. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
The Filipino American Association of the SCV sends school supplies overseas
The Filipino American Association of the Santa Clarita Valley and the city of Santa Clarita collected school supplies to send to children in the Philippines Saturday. The event, which featured…
Saki Korbel, 14, right, performs his superhero poem during the Superhero Inclusive Performing Arts Summer Camp Showcase held at North Oaks Church of Christ in Canyon Country on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Superhero camp allows children with special needs to express themselves
Family and friends gathered to watch campers perform songs and dances to show off their “superpowers” on Saturday. The Superhero Inclusive Performing Arts Summer Camp was designed with kids on…
Expert lawn-care tips for a weed-free yard
Whether it's splotched, patchy or completely covered, a lawn choked with weeds can be a homeowner's worst nightmare. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to transform an awful lawn into your dream lawn - thick, green and weed-free.
Keep vegan guests in mind
From food allergies to dietary restrictions to conscious decisions to avoid certain foods for ethical reasons, peoples’ diets tend to be as unique as they are. That can make it tricky when hosting a crowd and preparing a menu.
Sunday Signal
Boxers, Bad Honeymoons & NEN Gridders
It’s not entirely too bad for a late July in Santa Clarita. C’mon. Hop up on one of the noble steeds that I’ve talked into giving you a ride. Bring a slicker because we’ve got some monumental summer rainstorms to inspect.
Photo courtesy of QuietRiot.Band
Quiet Riot to play Canyon Santa Clarita
It’s not everyday that the Santa Clarita Valley gets a chance to host the pioneers of a genre, but when Quiet Riot comes to town Saturday, Aug. 3, heavy metal fans will have a chance to hear one of the most famous rock bands in the world.
Skewered chicken goes great on the grill
Grilling chicken is an easy way to transform this versatile food into something even more delicious. Various cultures serve chicken in kebab form after grilling it over an open flame, and taste is a big reason this particular method of cooking chicken is so beloved.
Affordable smartphones, sending texts, getting faster
By Kim Komando Cheaper smartphones Q: I don’t have $1,000 to spend on a new phone. What can I get for around $300 to $500? A: Phones are a lot…
Customers wait in line at Mega Hot Chicken on Cinema Drive in Valencia. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Family stories from Cinema Drive
Mom-and-pop shops have always seemed to have a welcome home in the Santa Clarita Valley. “Family-owned businesses have always been a part of the Santa Clarita economic landscape, and if…
From Left, Jake, 6, wife, Kelly, Nina , 8, and Jon Duinwyk at William S. Hart Park. Dan Watson/The Signal
Local ocean lifeguard specialist receives Medal of Valor
Newhall resident Jon Van Duinwyk has always known he wanted to be a lifeguard and make a career out of it, yet he didn’t know he would one day be…
Sunday Signal
Gettin’ Up There: Improving Women’s Lives Through Senior Shared Living
For many women, getting older and living alone in their home, or facing the nightmare of not being able to afford a roof over their head, are situations that call for sensible and compassionate action.
Sunday Signal
Make the transition to high school easier
Over the course of an academic career, the average student switches schools three to four times. Elementary school gives way to middle school or junior high. From there, students will transition to high school.
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San Diego offers family fun beyond the usual fare
San Diego, just a few hours away by car or Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Union Station in downtown L.A., is well-known for its zoo, beaches and Sea World. However, family…
Young Simba (JD McCrary), Pumbaa the warthog (Seth Togen) and Timon the meerkat (Billy Eichner) on an adventure in “The Lion King.”
The “live-action” Lion King remake, ‘The Art of Self-Defense’
If you have come here to read yet another take on how this next-gen remake of a beloved film doesn’t bring anything new to the story, you’ve come to the wrong place.
Valencia's Mitchell Torres (right) tries to break free from a defender at the Rams 11-on passing tournament at El Camino College earlier this summer. Haley Sawyer/The Signal
Pac-12 football coaches and players discuss 7-on-7 games
Throughout the summer, prep football quarterbacks across Southern California are executing highlight-reel passes and receivers are snagging balls from staggering heights in the air. It’s all part of 7-on-7 football,…
Sunday Signal
Calendar of Events: July 28, 2019 to August 10, 2019
ONGOING FF Mondays, 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime at the Children's Stage, with various children’s books read to toddlers and parents. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642…
