Read more about the article Explore the city’s film history at the Newhallywood Film Festival
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Explore the city’s film history at the Newhallywood Film Festival

The Santa Clarita Valley holds a special place in cinematic history, and movies from every genre have been filmed in our neighborhoods, on our streets and throughout our thousands of acres of open space.

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Valencia's Richard Kawakami palms a basketball after a practice at Valencia High School on Wednesday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Viking hopes to continue winning ways

When former Valencia hoops and current Fresno City College men’s guard Richard Kawakami stepped foot on the school’s campus for the first time in the summer, he didn’t quite know what to expect.

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Read more about the article Time-saving kitchen shortcuts that won’t sacrifice quality
Time-saving kitchen shortcuts that won’t sacrifice quality

Time-saving kitchen shortcuts that won’t sacrifice quality

If coordinating schedules to gather the family around the dinner table is a victory in its own right, finding enough time to prepare a well-rounded, flavorful meal may just be a medal-worthy accomplishment.

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Fun indoor play chases bad weather away

It was a very cold day. How cold was it? When I tossed a pitcher of water up into the air from our Minneapolis front door a couple of weeks ago, fireworks of ice crystals instantly appeared and exploded in all directions.

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Read more about the article Tips to make your home more cat-friendly
Observing how your cat acts around the house will tell you a lot about what the cat likes or doesn’t like.

Tips to make your home more cat-friendly

Millions of people cannot imagine life at home without their cats. Cats make wonderful pets, bringing their own unique personality into a home and providing companionship to their owners.

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Read more about the article Five ways to limit your phone’s location tracking
Five ways to limit your phone’s location tracking

Five ways to limit your phone’s location tracking

If you take extra steps, you can prevent iOS and Android from tracking you. Known as “Frequent Locations,” this feature pinpoints your movements, your home, your work, and everything else you permissioned.

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