Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | The case of the mystery deck surface
Robert Lamoureux

Robert Lamoureux | The case of the mystery deck surface

Question: Robert, my backyard deck is off our upstairs master bedroom. It was an addition to our home before we bought it, roughly 15 years ago, which was 10 years after the home was built. The deck has what looks like paint on it, but it is almost like stucco, but less bumpy.   It looks to be in good condition and there are no leaks into our home that we know of, but I remember reading something from you in the past about decks needing to be sealed. Do we need to do something to our deck to prevent any issues in the future?  Like I said, it still looks good, but I don’t want any surprises down the road. Please advise what we can and should do.   And thank you, Robert, for the help you give.  — Joseph P.  Answer: Joseph, thank you for writng in. Yes, absolutely, decking surfaces should be maintained, just like anything else. These systems are generally urethane-based with an underlayment of texture for gripping, to prevent slipping.   I highly recommend that if you are not familiar with the system to contact an installer…

Continue ReadingRobert Lamoureux | The case of the mystery deck surface
Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Baby-Faced Gangs & the Marsha McLean Drug Cartel 
Time Ranger

The Time Ranger | Baby-Faced Gangs & the Marsha McLean Drug Cartel 

We’ll be politely riding past a few local Native American villages on this morning’s trail. Relax. The names are sometimes tough to pronounce. Let me do the talking. You saddlepals just smile and…

Continue ReadingThe Time Ranger | Baby-Faced Gangs & the Marsha McLean Drug Cartel 
Read more about the article Golden Valley’s historic season ends in loss to South El Monte  
South El Monte’s Bobby Rojas (50) scores the first point of the game against Golden Valley on Friday, May 22, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Golden Valley’s historic season ends in loss to South El Monte  

Saugus falls, Trinity advances: plus, scores from around the quarterfinals  Following back-to-back wins in the first and second round of Division 7 baseball playoffs, Golden Valley’s historic season came to an end on Friday after the South El Monte Eagles won, 5-2, and eliminated the Grizzlies from the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championships.   “We just got outplayed today. That's a good baseball team over there,” Golden Valley head coach Marc Kennedy…

Continue ReadingGolden Valley’s historic season ends in loss to South El Monte  
Read more about the article Photos: Medieval Quest
Attendees participated in archery during Senses Block Party: Medieval Quest in Old Town Newhall on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Medieval Quest

Attendees dressed up and came down to the city of Santa Clarita's Senses: Medieval Quest event in Old Town Newhall on Thursday. Taking part in activities such as archery, jousting…

Continue ReadingPhotos: Medieval Quest
Read more about the article Photos: Wildlife photography at The Main
Outdoor and wildlife photographer Jayme Sun Thomas hosts her reception for her exhibition at The Main on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: Wildlife photography at The Main

Outdoor and wildlife photographer Jayme Sun Thomas held her reception for her exhibition on Thursday at The Main, showcasing various photos of animals such as birds bobcats. 

Continue ReadingPhotos: Wildlife photography at The Main
Read more about the article Wiley Canyon project heading back to court 
After several meetings filled with neighboring residents’ complaints about density and traffic, developer Tom Clark is presenting a fifth alternative with fewer homes for the former Smiser Mule Ranch, west of Wiley Canyon Road, between Calgrove Boulevard and Hawkbryn Avenue.

Wiley Canyon project heading back to court 

The residents trying to stop a development in Wiley Canyon in the courts received another hearing, this time in September, after refiling and serving a different party believed to be…

Continue ReadingWiley Canyon project heading back to court 
Read more about the article Bike-park frustration arises in Saugus 
City of Santa Clarita council members and local dignitaries toss up dirt during the Haskell Canyon Bike Park groundbreaking event on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Bike-park frustration arises in Saugus 

The cycling community is thoroughly enjoying the city of Santa Clarita’s “brand new free bike park,” according to the Instagram post shared with The Signal by a frustrated neighbor of…

Continue ReadingBike-park frustration arises in Saugus 
Read more about the article Project 691 Robotics showcases student-built robot 
The Hart District’s Project 691 Robotics team during their Robotics showcase on Saturday May 16, 2026 at West Ranch High. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Project 691 Robotics showcases student-built robot 

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Project 691 Robotics held a showcase on Saturday at West Ranch High School to engage with the community and inspire incoming high school students to join the team.   The…

Continue ReadingProject 691 Robotics showcases student-built robot 
Read more about the article Our Community Salutes celebrates 70 enlistees 
Graduating high school students enlisting into the United States Armed services are recognized by Our Community Salutes of Santa Clarita and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita on Saturday May 16, 2026 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Our Community Salutes celebrates 70 enlistees 

As the academic school year is coming to a close, families are prepared to celebrate graduations and embrace a new chapter of academic success for their fellow students.   But not all choose to pursue…

Continue ReadingOur Community Salutes celebrates 70 enlistees 
Read more about the article History Center hosts annual St. Francis Dam Tour 
About 100 people participated in the annual St. Francis Dam tour on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Courtesy of Brad Jorgensen.

History Center hosts annual St. Francis Dam Tour 

Two buses filled with nearly 100 people visited the St. Francis Dam site on Saturday for the Santa Clarita History Center’s annual dam tour.   The dam breached just before midnight on March 12, 1928,…

Continue ReadingHistory Center hosts annual St. Francis Dam Tour 
Read more about the article Youth Orchestra to conclude season with free concert at CalArts 
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra recently traveled to Seattle for a memorable and enriching performance experience, culminating in a collaborative concert at Town Hall Seattle. Courtesy photo.

Youth Orchestra to conclude season with free concert at CalArts 

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra is scheduled to conclude its spring season and celebrate its 40th anniversary with a free community concert on Sunday at 4 p.m. at The Wild…

Continue ReadingYouth Orchestra to conclude season with free concert at CalArts 
Read more about the article ‘Dreamscapes’ on display at Newhall Community Center 
“Delicate Vibrations” by Taia Akulova.

‘Dreamscapes’ on display at Newhall Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s art exhibition, “Dreamscapes,” is on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) now through June 24.   This juried exhibition explores the imaginative, surreal and subconscious worlds, inviting viewers into dreamlike environments shaped…

Continue Reading‘Dreamscapes’ on display at Newhall Community Center