Read more about the article Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine
Renee Focht, a volunteer at the Castaic Animal Care Center, poses with a pup at the center, where she is still volunteering amid the current health crisis, though they are only doing so one at a time and abiding by the public health guidelines. Courtesy of the Castaic Animal Care Center

Adoption tips for your new furry friends in quarantine

Iman Solmonpoor had been thinking of adopting a dog before the coronavirus pandemic, and says the stay-at-home directive gave him the perfect opportunity. “I was looking at adopting a dog…

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Read more about the article Castaic Animal Center sees increase in adoptions
Animal Care and Control Sergeant Cesar Chavez displays the nearly 50 empty cat kennels at the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center in Castaic on Friday, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Animal Center sees increase in adoptions

Due to people wanting company during their quarantine and the adoption fee being waived, the Castaic Animal Care Center has reported most of its cages are now empty. On Friday,…

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Read more about the article Seasonal home supplies, remedies for spring
The nicer the weather, the more time you are going to want to spend time outside. Now is the time to start thinking about sprucing up your patio furniture. PHOTOS COURTESY GETTY IMAGES.

Seasonal home supplies, remedies for spring

Between spring cleaning and spending additional time outdoors (or both), the spring season can bring a lot of changes to your home. From insect prevention to rethinking home organization and…

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Read more about the article Two brush fires break out within minutes of one another in Santa Clarita Valley
Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze on the side of Highway 14 on Saturday. Dan Watson / The Signal.

Two brush fires break out within minutes of one another in Santa Clarita Valley

Two brush fires near Santa Clarita Valley freeways broke out within minutes of one another Saturday afternoon.  The first fire, which was reported at 12:47 p.m. was located near the…

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Read more about the article The relationship between fibromyalgia and pain
According to the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association, the pain of fibromyalgia can “migrate to all parts of the body and vary in intensity.”

The relationship between fibromyalgia and pain

Fibromyalgia has long been a misunderstood medical condition. For example, in the past, people diagnosed with rheumatism may have had fibromyalgia.  Characterized by a vast array of symptoms, fibromyalgia was…

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Read more about the article Now — more than ever — is the time to shop locally
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Now — more than ever — is the time to shop locally

By Mayor Cameron Smyth Many throughout the world, nation and our community have experienced the sad and worrisome impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Family, friends and neighbors of…

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Read more about the article SUV rollover slows Castaic traffic; no injuries reported
A silver SUV rolled over onto its side on an Interstate 5 embankment Saturday morning, causing slight traffic delays for commuters. Dan Watson / The Signal.

SUV rollover slows Castaic traffic; no injuries reported

A silver SUV rolled over onto its side on an Interstate 5 embankment Saturday morning, causing slight traffic delays for commuters. The collision was reported on the northbound side of…

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