Sustainable Living
“Sustainability” is the newest “buzzword” for 2020. Everyone is pitching the concept of “sustainability” in everything from food to fashion. How can you join the “sustainability” movement? What is ‘Sustainability?’…
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Host Like the Irish
Corned beef and cabbage might not be a part of many people’s diet regimens throughout the year. But come March 17, it’s not uncommon to find people from all walks…
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Buckcherry returns to Canyon Santa Clarita
Founded by the SoCal native in 1995, Buckcherry scored gold for their eponymous debut in 1999, sparked by the hit single “Lit.” They followed with the albums “Time Bomb” (2001),…
Enjoy Las Vegas, the NFL draft experience
It’s time to make plans to attend the NFL Draft Experience to be held April 23-25 in Las Vegas. This massive, free football festival celebrating all National Football League teams…
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Tips for getting through the midyear slump
There comes a certain point during every school year when students and educators alike are at risk of suffering from a midyear slump. One solution to staying motivated? Adding some…
Making the most of children’s playtime
With the right games, toys and activities on-hand, playtime can pull double duty, being an opportunity both to have fun and help kids reach important milestones. To build the following…
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Donna’s Day: Learn cooking basics by baking something special
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Writer “Rules for Little Cooks Wash your hands. Put on your apron. Read your recipe carefully. Place everything you need on the kitchen table. Have…
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Getting to the heart of pet-parasite prevention
Pets rely on their owners to look out for their physical well-being. Many serious health issues that can afflict pets, and parasites are a common cause of illness and discomfort. …
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Risk of MRSA contraction is high among seniors
Bacteria are present all around us, and people and these microorganisms often live together without incident. In fact, there are many bacteria that are helpful to the body. However, there…
If you have damaged tiles on your roof and cannot find replacements, Robert Lamoureux recommends buying the closest match and switching tiles from the back of the roof to the front. Putting the older tiles in the front can give you a perfect match, and the newer tiles won’t be as noticeable.
Roof leak, basement leak, neighbor’s rainwater
Roof tiles and paper Robert, Thank you for taking my question. I had gutter repairs done on my home and during the last rains we had roof leaks. I crossed…
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on Feb. 26. Watson/The Signal
City to discuss concrete repairs, Newhall Crossings project and extending Via Princessa
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss its annual concrete rehabilitation program, the final steps of the Newhall Crossings project and Via Princessa’s roadway extension. Sidewalk rehabilitation …
SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Deputies from the SCV Sheriff's Station investigate reports that thieves may have stolen over $1,000 worth of perfume from Ulta Beauty in Valencia Wednesday night. January 29, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Deputies respond to report of grand theft at Ulta Beauty
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a possible grand theft at Ulta Beauty on Friday night. Deputies responded to reports of a grand theft on the 24200 block…
Despain earns first win of year as Hart baseball beats GV
The Hart baseball team ended the first week of Foothill League play with a 12-1 win and their second win of the week against Golden Valley at Hart on Friday.…
West Ranch’s steady hitting dooms Saugus baseball
West Ranch baseball’s Nick Perez is focusing on breathing this season. After struggling at the start of the spring, Perez has been calmly settling his mind ahead of at-bats. “Our…
Valencia's Parker Simonian (22) celebrates on second base after hitting a double and beating the throw to Canyon 2nd baseman Jake Milak (12) in the fourth inning at Valencia on March , 6, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal
Simonian breaks streak in Valencia baseball’s shutout win over Canyon
After finishing last season with 33 singles, Valencia baseball’s senior Parker Simonian did not record any doubles during the 2019 season. On Friday, that all changed with Simonian not only…
Sexy Vegan, who was recently arrested on a bestiality charge, is shown here on a recent appearance on "Dr. Phil."
Sexy Vegan arrested on suspicion of abusing pet rabbit
Newhall resident Sexy Vegan was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of animal cruelty charges involving his pet rabbit. “He was arrested on felony charges of animal cruelty involving a rabbit,”…
Rabbi Mendel Dinerman helps Josh Levine put on tefillin at the Purim carnvial at Valencia Heritage Park on Sunday. Wearing tefillin is a form of praying—the black, leather boxes contain scrolls of parchment with verses of the Torah on them. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
The Jewish faith celebrates Purim
Beginning Monday evening and continuing until sundown the following day, people in the Jewish faith will take part in festive activities and eat special desserts to celebrate Purim. Purim is…
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station responded to reports of a road rage incident on Copper Hill Drive Saturday evening. December 14, 2019. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Accused LAPD officer returns to court
A Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of brandishing a firearm at a civilian during a Valencia road rage incident returned to court Friday. Georgeta Buruiana, 38, of Saugus, faces…
Deputy ropes off an area at the scene of stabbing.
Woman accused of Canyon Country murder returns to court
A woman accused of the 2017 murder of her girlfriend in a Canyon Country apartment returned to court Friday. Pamela Michelle Walker, 37, is charged with the murder of 46-year-old…
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook speaks at the SCV Chamber of Commerce's 2020 Business summit Friday morning. March 06, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
COC hosts chamber businesses summit
Local business owners were able to connect with and learn about available resources during the 2020 Business Summit at College of the Canyons Friday. The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of…