4 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House With a Friend
Buying a home with a friend has gone from a pretty unconventional idea to a fairly mainstream strategy. Recently, Rocket Mortgage surveyed potential home buyers, and nearly 60 percent of…
How to Fix a RAW Drive Without Losing Data: Why Recovery Should Come First
A RAW drive is one of those problems that makes people act fast for the wrong reasons. The device still appears on the computer, but Windows no longer reads the…
What is the process for white-glove furniture delivery from NYC to San Francisco?
Key Takeaways ● Definition: White-glove furniture delivery offers an end-to-end relocation experience, encompassing custom crating, climate-controlled transit, and full assembly. ● The Route: Moving…
Lagoon of Seven Colors, Mexico. The crystal clear waters and white sandy bottom of the lake cause the water color to morph into varying shades of turquoise and blue. ©ADOBESTOCK
Warm-Weather Escapes in the Mexican Caribbean
While it’s known for its crystal-clear water and white sand beaches, the Mexican Caribbean is far more than just a slice of paradise. Alive with color, culture and unforgettable experiences, the region offers endless ways to…
Anna Jarvis around 1909. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
From Global Peace to Greeting Cards — The History of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day in the United States has a history all its own — and it’s more complicated than greeting cards might lead you to believe. There were repeated efforts to establish a Mother’s Day…
Hana Field in Costa Mesa is a seasonal farm stop to pick sunflowers and strawberries. Visit the barnyard and enjoy a day at the farm. PHOTO COURTESY TANAKA FARMS
From the Earth — Harvest Food, Flowers and Fruit
Spring is in the air and for many backyard gardeners the growing season is only just beginning, however there are many places to find farms and fields where you can…
Where the Local Arts Community Comes Alive
As the Santa Clarita Valley shakes off the last of the cooler days, our local arts community is blooming with a vibrant array of events that promise to delight residents…
Action’s CEO Cary Quashen shows the SCV Young Marines a young snake during a snake handling demonstration on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Action drug rehab CEO and Signal show host displays snakes for Young Marines
The Southern Pacific rattlesnake, once set in the center of the semi-circle of Young Marines, didn’t strike, just as its handler had predicted — but its rattler was in overdrive. In fact, the snake rattled for…
David Hegg | Hey Mom … Thanks!
By David Hegg This weekend, we all turn our thoughts and gifts to the mothers in our lives, both those who birthed us and those whose willingness to be mothers…
Letters to the Editor
Amber Stefanelli | Carried by Faith
My name is Amber Stefanelli, and at 44 years old I won one of the toughest races at Griffith Park — a grueling course with steep mountain climbs, over 1,400…
Photos: ‘Celebrate’ Cajun culture
The city of Santa Clarita hosted the second installment of "Celebrate" at Canyon Country Community Center on Friday. Showcasing Cajun culture, the first cultural region in Celebrate history, attendees could…
Will Dobbins shoots during Carousel Ranch's 17th annual shooting event benefiting the nonprofit at Moore N Moore Sporting Clays on May 8, 2026. Susan Monaghan/The Signal
Carousel Ranch’s 17th annual Charity Shoot sees novice, sharp and repeat shooters
At Carousel Ranch’s annual “How the West was Won” Charity Shoot, competition is beside the point: The winner can expect a not-so-expensive trophy and the honor of the title, at least until next year. What makes the clay…
Members of Special Needs Network cut the ribbon to commemorate the nonprofit's new chapter in Valencia on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal
Special Needs Network establishes new community in Santa Clarita
Special Needs Network Inc., a nonprofit founded in 2005, opened its Valencia chapter on Wednesday with the help of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Founded by Areva Martin…
Student artworks on display during Bowman High School's 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet festival on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Katherine Quezada/The Signal
Bowman celebrates 33rd Day of the Artist and Poet festival
In an intimate setting on Thursday, Bowman High School students took the podium one by one to read original poems during the 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet…
Our View | Endorsements for Assembly District 40: Ahlers and Schiavo
By The Signal Editorial Board For voters in the 40th Assembly District, we are offering endorsements today for two candidates: Republican challenger Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, and the Democratic incumbent Pilar…
Letters to the Editor
Brian Richards | Spit-Take Steyer
Tom Steyer says he will make big corporations and billionaires more accountable and he will make them pay. Each time he makes that claim I’m thankful I don’t have any…
Letters to the Editor
Ron Perry | The Math Isn’t Math-ing
I’m really confused and hope someone can help me understand how some Democrats and Republican candidates running for governor of California can say they would eliminate the state income tax.…
Byron York | Assassination Attempt: We Need Dog’s Story
The initially released surveillance video of the recent attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump was blurry and incomplete. Posted a short time after the incident, it showed Cole Allen, the…
Paul Butler | Coming to America
This October marks 25 years since we first moved to the United States and I’ve been reminiscing about those early days, and two distinct memories are stuck in my mind. They stand out as key differences between the…
Time Ranger
The Time Ranger | Buckets of Blood, President ‘Teddy’ & Mass Divorces
Happy post Cinco de Mayo, saddlepals. Hope you’re having a restful weekend morn, and, if you’re amenable, I’ve got the horses and vortex if you’ve got the time (which, I might point out, if we’re traveling through…