Building an Instagram account from the ground up can be frustrating. Even creators and businesses that consistently publish quality content may struggle to attract their first few thousand followers. A…
The music of ABBA came to life Saturday as The FABBA Show tribute band brought iconic hits, dazzling costumes and nonstop energy to Santa Clarita. Fans sang along to classics…
Summer is here and recent high temperatures have seen the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issue several hot weather advisories. L.A. Public Health has collaborated with the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for…
What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition. Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott with Redeem Your Ground, on a new…
Ventura County is alive with fun and festive events this summer. Not only is it a quick drive for Santa Clarita Valley residents, Ventura County usually offers cooler weather and less crowded beaches…
By David Hegg Recently, I connected with some of my high school friends, and it brought back memories, good and not so good. And it reminded me of our last…
The full-page news article in the July 14 edition of The Signal by Yue Stella Yu and Kristen Hwang, regarding California’s upcoming election, points out how, once again, we are…
Swing and blues performed by the Flat Top Tom and His Jump Cats band filled the air of the Valencia Marketplace on Friday evening for its' "Summer Concerts" series. Dozens…
If you invite Andrew Taban to your next Fourth of July party, he will probably bring stale chips and flat beer to share. He will also throw a wet blanket…
Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter of July 16: I really never understood dual citizenship. Well I think it is dumb, stupid, idiotic, moronic, bat-(expletive) crazy (sorry). How can someone give their…
As a very concerned “retired senior” living in Santa Clarita — the North Valencia area to be exact — my wife and I try to keep abreast of the latest…
Acclaimed British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s (“The Dark Knight,” “Oppenheimer”) newest film, “The Odyssey,” opens this week in the United States. But controversy has already surrounded Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old…
For the past two years, I have had the honor of serving on our homeowners’ association board. Because our neighborhood is a relatively new development, we inherited 11 vendors from the developer-controlled board. …
Big surprise? It’s hotter than heck. Top of the mid-July Sunday morn to you, amigos, amigo-ettes, amoebas and amoeba-ettes (the last two being sort-of Spanish for cute little wiggly friends). I vote we skip…
Question: I bought a home that I knew had a smoke smell but figured I could paint and make it go away. I painted the bedroom first, hoping to be able to move in and continue on over time. Unfortunately, the bedroom still is holding the smoke smell and now I’m at a loss. I already removed the carpet and padding, and am not sure what to do. Any ideas? — Chuck P. Answer: Chuck, there is a primer that is needed and, in my experience, is the only way to clear the air. Kilz is the brand and you can use the Restoration or original — both should do the trick. Fully cover all painted surfaces with this, then follow up with fresh paint. Once this is done, if there is still a smell, check the insulation in the attic. It could be old and holding the smell also. That is an expensive fix, but keep it in mind if you continue having the problem. Best of luck — reach back out if you need additional help. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate…
The William S. Hart Union High School District is scheduled to have a special board meeting on Monday after the regular meeting on Wednesday was canceled due to the Pointe Fire, which prompted evacuation warnings…
Following a week of triple-digit heat, the Santa Clarita Valley is set to cool down this weekend, but National Weather Service officials are still advising residents to remain cautious of heat exposure. According to NWS meteorologist Carol…
The city of Santa Clarita's Celebrate series highlighted the county of Argentina last Friday, a week ahead of the FIFA World Cup final scheduled for Sunday where they will play…
The driver never took responsibility for the crash that killed Jeff Ellery Engels on Feb. 7, 2023, according to the case’s prosecutor and the victim’s family. After denying a motion…
The Santa Clarita City Council adopted the “Arts Master Plan 2035: Vision and Action,” the next long-term vision for the arts, during the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening. The new plan will focus on cultivating the arts throughout…