A poppin’ new snack company in Santa Clarita
Amanda Bell, left, and Shelia Moran, right, recently hosted their pop-up business at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. The mother-and-daughter team love operating a business in their hometown around a snack that has a special family meaning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

A poppin’ new snack company in Santa Clarita

Most think of popcorn coming in a handful of classic flavors, such as butter, caramel or cheddar — but a new, local family business is bringing all those flavors and more.

The magic of making people feel better
Magician Dovid Rabotnick of Slow-Motion Magic. Dan Watson/The Signal

The magic of making people feel better

Life is full of challenges, and while some might grow bitter after being dealt an especially bad hand, Dovid Rabotnick uses the magic of optimism and actual magic to keep his spirits up and give back to others.

Meet the SCV’s ‘Hotshots’ from Bear Divide
Woodland firefighters chainsaw team Frank Reyes, left, and Daniel Lojero change the blade on their chainsaw at Bear Divide Hotshots' base camp above Santa Clarita after returning from two weeks in Alaska. Dan Watson/The Signal

Meet the SCV’s ‘Hotshots’ from Bear Divide

They’re the Bear Divide Hotshots, and a description of their work feels akin to discussing an elite paramilitary unit, due as much to their specialized training as it is to the dangerous and unique nature of their assignments.

What parents can do to help kids as the first day of kindergarten draws near
Parents can take various steps to make the first day of kindergarten as fun as possible.

What parents can do to help kids as the first day of kindergarten draws near

Children experience many firsts as they make their way through infancy and into childhood. Parents often remember their child’s first word and the day they took their first step, as both are major milestones in youngsters’ lives.

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