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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…
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How to level an uneven yard
Many things can cause a yard to be uneven. Drainage problems, leaky pipes beneath the grass and pests can wreak havoc on a yard, resulting in uneven turf that can be both unsightly and unsafe.
Donna’s Day: Tap into the power of fresh flowers
"You can have your cake and blossoms too," was the greeting my friend Janet proclaimed when she arrived for coffee time on my deck.
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Calendar of Events: August 11, 2019 to August 24, 2019
Toddler Storytime at the Children's Stage, with various children’s books read to toddlers and parents. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., 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.
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | Familiarity, Contempt, and Inaccurate Clichés
By David Hegg Sometimes it turns out that famous clichés are just plain wrong, or at least wrong in enough important situations to make them suspect. One with which I…
Several steps to prepare for back-to-school
“Back to school preparation is important to starting the new school year on the right foot,” says retired Joyce Carson, who taught for 35 years at Sulphur Springs Community School in Canyon Country.
CalArts alumni keep memory of Connie alive
For more than four decades, the case of murdered CalArts student Connie Marsh remained inactive as the tragedy slipped silently into history — until now.
Katie Hill, December 08, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal
Katie Hill | Mass Shootings and the Need for Action in Congress
By Katie Hill Congresswoman On Nov. 7, I found out that you elected me to be your member of Congress. Our team planned to go line dancing at Borderline Bar…
Our View | Cemex Mine and Crickets When It’s Not a ‘Win’
By The Signal Editorial Board After we broke the news last week that Cemex had filed a lawsuit seeking to restore its federal contracts for sand and gravel mining in…
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.
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.
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.
An SUV went off the the road and down a steep 60 foot embankment near Deputy Jake Drive in Newhall on Saturday. No injuries were reported at the scene. Dan Watson/The Signal
Student driver sends SUV into ditch
By Bobby Block A teen driver in Newhall ended her lesson in an unfortunate way Saturday. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident. A young girl whose family was…
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