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‘American Pie’ singer coming to SCV
For an artist who’s been on the recording charts for nearly 50 years, Don McLean travels pretty well.
Some last minute August adventures as the kids start school
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down for school-age children. Most schools in the Santa Clarita Valley are set to open their doors for the 2019-20 school year this week.However, to ease the transition to the school routine, here are some fun August adventures that hopefully you can make room for in between homework and weekly spelling tests.
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You’ll love our low, low prices
Get your checkbooks out -- it's bargain time. The average price of a Manhattan apartment has dropped from $1.2 million to $1.1 million.
Actor and musician Drake Bell teaches fan Alex Caceres one of his songs at a meet and greet at Revenant Body Art Studio in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Actor and musician Drake Bell gets close and personal with fans
It is not often that people get a chance to meet their favorite actors or heroes, but on Sunday, fans of actor Drake Bell got a chance to spend time with the star at a meet and greet at Revenant Body Art Studio in Canyon Country.
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Bad Men, Good Women, Fortunes & Foibles
Well a happy Sunday in August to you, dear saddlepals. Hope you survived Saturday night and still possess your car keys, spouse, loved one and most of your brain cells from the carousing.
Hart High alum Cole Roederer said coach Jom Ozella taught him valuable lessons that he still uses today, as he works his way up the depth chart as a prospect for the Chicago Cubs.
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Using hard work to achieve major dreams
Playing baseball for Hart High School was hard work for Cole Roederer. Outside of the usual practices and games, he put in extra time to do sprints on the field or learn more tedious concepts, like the best angles when playing outfield or how to maximize information from a scouting report.
Families enjoy mingling, Jenga, corn hole and other activities on a break during the Refresh one-day Bible camp. Matt Fernandez/The Signal
Santa Clarita Baptist Church offers a refreshing alternative to vacation bible school
On Sunday, Santa Clarita Baptist Church held its first Refresh conference, a one-day family Bible Camp.
Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break.
Exercise and aging: how to work out safely after 50
In an ideal world, people young and old exercise each day. But as men and women age, finding time to work out is not so easy.
Cameron Smyth, left, and family.
From left, Cameron, Rowan, 13, Kenley, 9, Lena and Gavin 15.
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Cameron Smyth has a heart for public service
City Councilman Cameron Smyth currently serves as mayor pro tem for the City of Santa Clarita. Per tradition, in December, Smyth should be elected by his fellow councilmembers to a…
City of Santa Clarita City Hall. Cory Rubin/The Signal
Keep your city beautiful: Volunteer at the River Rally River clean-up event
Whether you are biking, walking or driving through Santa Clarita, you are likely to run into lush green fields for sports games, wildflowers blooming on hillsides or spot our City’s iconic oak trees. This abundance of beauty in our valley didn’t happen by accident.
The Grateful Dudes Western Band entertain at the Silents Under the Stars fundraising event for the Friends of Hart Park at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal
SCV supports Hart Park at Silents Under the Stars
Silents Under the Stars, the annual William S. Hart Park fundraiser, once again showcased a silent film from the park’s eponymous star Saturday.
WiSH Education Foundation receives donation from Westfield Valencia Town Center
Westfield Valencia Town Center made a significant drop in the WiSH Education Foundation bucket with all the coins from the recently retired fountain from inside the mall. The donation was…
Owner, Daivid Cho at Mama's Table restaurant in Santa Clarita. Dan Watson/The signal
Mama’s Table inspired to serve food and love, like mom does
David Cho wears many hats. Come into Mama’s Table Restaurant in Valencia and Cho, the owner, may be your greeter, server, clerk or busboy. Whatever role he plays, Cho always has a smile on his face. That’s because despite 7-day work weeks, Cho finds the restaurant business pleasurable.
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Money for nothing, these sites are free
Sometimes, money gets lost. We leave cash in odd places. We forget we even had it.
The finished ice cream is rich and smooth. Topped with sprinkles it makes the perfect “instant” treat.
Michele makes….ice cream
It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream. A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids.
Many are content to simply cruise Lake Powell and explore the many fascinating side canyons that narrow to just a boat width as they twist away from the main channel. PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Cool off on the water in houseboat style
It’s summer. It’s hot. What better way to cool off than to get on the water? Here’s five places where you can “float away” and beat the heat.
After digging a trench through a concrete-covered area, fill it back up not with dirt but with a slurry of Portland cement and sand.
Fill trenches with slurry to avoid sink
My name is Jerry F. I live in Santa Clarita and I’m not sure if you’ve ever answered questions on commercial properties. I’m hoping you can help me on this, it’s not a big deal, but I have a concern.
Wood paneling can add a rustic feel to a bathroom.
This design trend is coming back
Design trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity.
Not all fats are the same, and food typically contains both saturated and unsaturated fat.
Saturated fat versus unsaturated fat
Fat can be confusing as it pertains to diet. If asked to describe fat in a single word, many people might be inclined to say, “Bad.” However, fat is more complicated than that and is actually an essential component of a healthy diet.
Bernie Glass blows ou the candles on his birthday cake after being surprised for his 100th birthday by the members of the Anthro/History Club at the SCV Senior Center in Santa Clarita on Tuesday. Dan Watson/The Signal
Laughs, lessons and life at 100
When Santa Clarita resident Bernie Glass was told he would be a good standup comedian, he replied: “The toughest part of that would be to stand up.” Glass, who turned…
