The Tasha fire was still burning as of 8:24 a.m. on Sunday near Sierra Highway south of Needham Ranch Parkway, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire had burned 20 acres and was about 30% contained as of…
Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. There are no parades, no official ceremonies — just a gentle reminder to pause. In Santa Clarita, where summer days stretch…
Across the valley, local institutions have expanded their summer offerings, giving families more ways to enjoy the season without leaving town. For many, these activities have become a welcome alternative…
There is a special kind of “tea time” that should not be confused with the “tee time” that involves walking a golf course or swinging a golf club. One of…
By David Hegg Have you noticed that it is increasingly easy to become a negative person? Is it just me or has criticism and disdain become our national pastime here…
I was glad to hear Lynn Wright (Letters, June 10) say there is no “evidence” of widespread voter fraud because there is no widespread voter fraud, in response to Michael…
There is ongoing debate about the causes of diabetes, and research continues to advance our understanding, providing valuable information that helps all of us control our glucose levels. A recent…
The Child & Family Center held its annual board installation and awards ceremony Friday evening at the organization’s headquarters, with local dignitaries in attendance as it kicked off a yearlong…
A fast-moving brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon prompted evacuation orders for residents near the Newhall Pass, sending large clouds of black smoke into the air near Sierra Highway…
Evacuation warnings have been issued for areas of Castaic and Val Verde in response to the Holser Fire, which grew to approximately 95 acres on Saturday afternoon, with the potential for 400 to 500 acres,according to the Watch Duty app. …
By Signal Staff The Hungry Valley evacuation order resulting from the Ridge Fire near Gorman was reduced to an evacuation warning Saturday morning as the fire reached 30% containment, having burned a total of 1,057 acres since…
Californians should never have to choose between protecting our environment and being able to afford to live here. Yet that is exactly the choice too many families feel Sacramento has…
I have previously contacted the Santa Clarita traffic department regarding ongoing speeding problems on Arroyo Park Drive and Del Monte Drive in the Summit community. Both streets are not straight…
The recent article about the Bouquet Canyon Road closure highlights an entirely foreseeable problem. Long before the road was closed, business owners warned the City Council that closing Bouquet Canyon…
Leftism is a religion for secularists, and that makes perfect sense. Humans need something noble and bigger than themselves to believe in, to tell them who they are, and to…
In re: Max Morgan, “Another Volley in Uniform Debate,” letters, July 17. The court case Max Morgan cites has absolutely nothing to do with the wearing of military uniforms by…
It seems two builders have fought long and hard to get their approvals for erecting tract-style projects on the Newhall Smiser ranch property as well as the Hartwell project affecting…
The Santa Clarita City Council frequently hears from local residents on issues pertaining to economic development, public safety and transportation — and sometimes a combination therein, during its biweekly Tuesday meetings. While the City…
Question: Hello Robert, love reading your articles, learning what I can. Looking for a suggestion here, hoping you have one. There is a small bedroom closet, which has the traditional older sliding doors on it. The problem is, the size opening that it has, is quite inconvenient. Is there any other door I can install with limited wood-working abilities, that I could use? Any ideas? — Joseph A. Answer: Joseph, there are many options, all of which you’d have to evaluate based on the wall this closet is on. The most popular in the last many years is the barn door style. If you have enough wall space, this can be one piece that slides off to the side, though you need the wall space to accommodate for it. The second and most likely to work would be a bi-fold-style door. All of these can be purchased through Amazon as well as big box stores, and install is not too difficult. I’d likely go with the bi-fold doors — they have more style options and, in my opinion, you can end up with a larger opening for the access you’re looking for. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing…
