Missing Persons Unit asks for public’s help
Sheriff’s Department officials are asking for the public’s help in finding Christopher “Chris” William Conrad. Family and friends reported that Conrad, 27, was last seen May 4 around 1 a.m.…
How Businesses Are Finding The Silver Lining Of The Pandemic
The COVID19 pandemic turned the world upside down, and the impact was so harsh that many businesses were shut down overnight. While governments around the globe mandated social distancing to…
Comfort at its Finest: 7 Things to Know Before Buying a Mattresses
Before the pandemic and during the pandemic, all we want is to lay in our beds and enjoy the comfort it brings after a long day. Having a good night's…
Home Design Ideas Influenced By the Pandemic
There’s little question that the pandemic has been one of the most important influences in interior design trends over the past year. When it started, we had no idea we…
Three generations of mothers celebrate Mother's Day together in Hart Park Sunday. May 09, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.
SCV moms celebrate Mother’s Day
After a year of distancing and isolation, many of the Santa Clarita Valley’s mothers got to celebrate their special day with family for the first time in what most considered…
Strong winds whip palm tree fronds and more across the Santa Clarita Valley. Dan Watson/The Signal
Winds set to bring elevated fire weather to SCV
Warmer weather and winds are set to return to the Santa Clarita Valley Tuesday, bringing with them elevated fire weather conditions. Some light offshore wind flows, with gusts of up…
Outdoor TVs up the ante in outdoor living areas
Outdoor living areas provide a great way for homeowners to spend more time outdoors doing the things they love. That includes watching their favorite shows. Many homeowners take televisions designed…
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is located in Valencia. Courtesy of Six Flags
Hurricane Harbor to reopen May 15
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor has announced plans to reopen on Saturday, with a number of COVID-19 safety measures in place. The water park is first set to reopen to annual passholders on Saturday…
The SCV Bar Association holds its eighth annual High School Speech Competition virtually on Thursday, April 30, 2021. Screenshot
Speech competition examines historic U.S. legislation
Six seniors from the William S. Hart Union High School District traveled back through U.S. history Thursday evening for the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association’s eighth annual High School Speech…
Ways to reach a healthy blood pressure
To take care of your heart, it’s important to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it…
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‘Without Remorse’ action flick is ‘disappointing’
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’ Amazon Studios presents a film directed by Stefano Sollima. Rated R (for violence). Amazon Prime Video. “He is more dangerous…
A snippet of the top of the “Just Watch” home page gives an idea of the range and variety of content available through the hundreds of streaming services you can find online. Courtesy Screenshot Just Watch
Getting a handle on all your content options
With a reasonable budget and some technical savvy, the world of digital content one can stream to their home or desktop is essentially a limitless expanse these days. In addition…
How to Create a Realistic Budget
A budget is one of the most important financial tools in your arsenal, but budgeting isn’t one size fits all. In order to be successful, your budget should reflect your…
Gardening in the merry month of May
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer As we move into the dry, hot weather of summer, we only have a little while left to take advantage of cooler days for…
Spring cleaning your personal technology
People typically think of spring cleaning as a time to polish up their homes. However, spring is also a great time to evaluate if your technology is working for you…
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Sharing spring with the wildlife
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming — spring is here. It’s the season where everything is growing and coming to life, even the animals, which means…
Los Angeles County Fire Department trucks seek to protect a neighborhood near where the North Fire broke out in Castaic recently. Fire experts noted that dry conditions, spring heat and the winds could make for an unusually difficult fire season this year. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL
Fire season comes early to Santa Clarita
Fire experts forecast 2021 to be one of the worst years for brushfires to date. In a normal year, the state’s fire season lasts from mid-May to around early November.…
Create abstract art with melted crayons
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Before you toss out the crayon stubs your school-age kids have hoarded in shoeboxes and drawers around the house this past winter, make these…
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital nurse Charisse Hammer wheels her father, 79-year-old Jose Miranda Jr., out of the hospital as he is released after undergoing intensive treatment for COVID-19 for more than two months. June 01, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face harrowing journey
While most people who contract COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, studies have shown anywhere from 10%-30% aren’t as lucky. In fact, millions of Americans are battling lingering symptoms…
What to expect from cataract surgery
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision and increase glare from lights. The Mayo Clinic indicates that cataracts can make it difficult…
