Yearly Archives: 2021
Read more about the article L.A. County enters red tier, prompting additional reopenings Monday; vaccine eligibility expands to disabled, additional essential workers
Restaurant guests enjoy an outdoor dining experience at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia Monday afternoon. November 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

L.A. County enters red tier, prompting additional reopenings Monday; vaccine eligibility expands to disabled, additional essential workers

Los Angeles County has met the metric to move into the red tier, prompting additional reopenings that include movie theaters and indoor dining at restaurants, and the path being cleared for the return to campus for…

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Read more about the article Ready to welcome the community to The Cube
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Ready to welcome the community to The Cube

By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita City Mayor After months of renovations, the ice is frozen, the walls are painted, plumbing fixtures have been replaced, flooring has been updated and new…

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Read more about the article St. Paddy’s Day celebrations are back on!
The crew at Schooners Patio Grille will be part of the fun and revelry on display throughout the Santa Clarita Valley for St. Patrick’s Day. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL

St. Paddy’s Day celebrations are back on!

Last year, St. Patrick’s Day 2020 was all but canceled due to a new pandemic sweeping across the globe.  A day usually celebrated with corned beef, shepherd’s pie and green…

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Read more about the article Helping older adults stay active at home during COVID
You don’t need to have a special gym or workout room in your home. You can temporarily turn any room in the house into a workout area.

Helping older adults stay active at home during COVID

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many older adults are following the advice of public health experts and remaining at home to limit risk of exposure. Bad weather conditions can also…

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Read more about the article Experience the butterflies in SoCal
The Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County offers a close look at 30 different species of butterflies. PHOTO Courtesy Natural History Museum of L.A. County

Experience the butterflies in SoCal

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Butterflies are magical. But in addition to their beauty, these delicate insects are an important part of the food chain. Butterflies, like bees,…

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Read more about the article Thinking outside the box, on wheels
The "Classroom to Go" is a bus SCV resident Jeri Melo converted into a preschool facility. March 01, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Thinking outside the box, on wheels

While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with…

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Read more about the article Man arrested on suspicion of beating passerby, stealing vehicle, fleeing
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Man arrested on suspicion of beating passerby, stealing vehicle, fleeing

Deputies arrested a man on suspicion of beating a victim sitting in a vehicle, forcing him from the car and driving away before deputies had a chance to detain him.…

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