Read more about the article Brush fire breaks out near apartments in Newhall
A small brush fire threatens structures near the intersection of Valle Del Oro and Trumpet Drive in Newhall on Sunday. Oscar Sol/For the Signal

Brush fire breaks out near apartments in Newhall

A brush fire dubbed the Margo Fire broke out near the intersection of Valle Del Oro and Trumpet Drive in Newhall on Sunday afternoon, according to the L.A. County Fire…

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Read more about the article 7 ways to reduce energy bills during summer heat
“The summer is when we see homeowners strategizing about how to keep their homes cool and comfortable while sticking to their household budgets,” said Michael Williford, HVAC service manager at Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. Courtesy photo.

7 ways to reduce energy bills during summer heat

With temperatures forecasted to run at least 2 degrees higher than historical averages across more than half the country, according to projections from AccuWeather, heat waves may lead to soaring…

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Read more about the article Regain flexibility after age 50
According to WebMD, as one ages, stiffness settles into joints more easily. Muscles and tendons may remain in tight positions, further exacerbating movement and potentially affecting one’s motivation to exercise. Courtesy photo.

Regain flexibility after age 50

Flexibility and fitness go hand in hand. Ensuring the body is flexible can help individuals avoid injury during exercise. Yogapedia indicates flexibility refers to the ability of a joint to…

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Read more about the article Staying safe during summer vacations: 5 tips for traveling with health conditions
As travel season takes shape, the experts at the American Heart Association recommends a few important tips to ease on-the-go woes. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Staying safe during summer vacations: 5 tips for traveling with health conditions

From staycations and road trips to Caribbean getaways and coastal cruises, summertime offers the chance to escape and unwind with a much needed (and deserved) vacation. However, for people living…

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Read more about the article Beat the outside heat by playing indoors
For a unique “get out of the heat” vacation, try Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove and its indoor water park. Photo courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove.

Beat the outside heat by playing indoors

While much of the country is sweltering in record breaking heat, for the Santa Clarita Valley, we call it “a regular summer day.”   As the calendar counts down to “real…

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Read more about the article David Hegg | Dependent Independence
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.

David Hegg | Dependent Independence

By David Hegg Once again, Independence Day has brought summer into reality. In my growing-up years near Canada, July 4 always seemed to be the first day it was hot…

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Read more about the article Brush fire in Canyon Country knocked down at 3.6 acres   
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Brush fire in Canyon Country knocked down at 3.6 acres   

A brush fire broke out on Vasquez Canyon Road and Burton Way in Canyon Country on Saturday afternoon while the Los Angeles County Fire Department battled the Olga Fire in…

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Read more about the article Olga Fire: Structures damaged in Newhall  
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a brush fire in Newhall that damaged structures on Saturday. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Olga Fire: Structures damaged in Newhall  

By Katherine Quezada & Habeba Mostafa  A brush fire that broke out in Newhall, called the “Olga Fire,” was declared a second-alarm blaze that damaged structures Saturday afternoon, according to Los…

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