Celebration of life held for Saugus shooting victim
Residents stand around the memorial set up at the Central Park flag pole at the Saugus Strong Vigil in 2019. Signal file photo.

Celebration of life held for Saugus shooting victim

Approximately 700 friends and family gathered Sunday to celebrate the life of Dominic Michael Blackwell, the 14-year-old Saugus High student who was shot and killed Nov. 14. Gene Hall, Blackwell’s…

Safety precautions when decorating for holidays
Christmas awaits the family of Saber Patrus, MD and Fatin Patrus at their Valencia home, decorated for the 36th Holiday Home Tour which has raised nearly $1 million for women’s services, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation. Susan Springer/The Signal

Safety precautions when decorating for holidays

By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Part of getting into the holiday spirit is being able to decorate your house, inside and out. Hanging Christmas lights, tinsel and stockings over…

Gettin’ Up There: Change my diaper to Motown

Only five-years old, and merrily cocooned within the living room of our post-WWII North Hollywood tract home, I repeatedly played two of my parents’ 45s on the record player — catchy tunes that made me smile and spin: Rosemary Clooney’s “Botch-A-Me” and The Ames Brothers’ “The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane.”

Relax and make yourself at home
Comfortable seating can become a centerpiece of the garden when it is artistic. PHOTOS BY JANE GATES

Relax and make yourself at home

In the middle of the holiday season our human desire to organize and control everything can add a lot of stress to our lives. Then throw in all the traffic, the guests, the up and down weather and the wildfire dramas we have been experiencing.

Big dreams in Sand Canyon
Steve Kim, who built himself up from a hardscrabble start in post-war Korea to a billionaire entrepreneur in Sand Canyon, is looking to bring a family-friendly five-star resort to the Santa Clarita Valley. PHOTOS BY Dan Watson / The Signal

Big dreams in Sand Canyon

With the formation of successful startup companies, foundations and leadership centers throughout his career, Steve Kim is no stranger to business ventures.

Ready, Set, Give! Holiday Boutiques and Craft Fairs
After enjoying the 39th annual Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s 39th annual Holiday Home Tour, be sure to visit the free boutique, which will be offering a wide selection of gifts for sale. PHOTO BY SUE SPRINGER / THE SIGNAL

Ready, Set, Give! Holiday Boutiques and Craft Fairs

‘Tis the season for gifting and gift buying. The Santa Clarita Valley (and beyond) offers some exceptional chances to snap up that “perfect” gift you didn’t even know you needed.

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