Photos: Paper shred and tech toss at Congregation Beth Shalom
The third annual paper shred and tech toss hosted by Racquel Wilder from Racquel Wilder Realty and Candace Hartshorn from Stress Free Mortgage was in full swing on Sunday afternoon…
The third annual paper shred and tech toss hosted by Racquel Wilder from Racquel Wilder Realty and Candace Hartshorn from Stress Free Mortgage was in full swing on Sunday afternoon…
A social media post from a woman who some believed to be a Santa Clarita Valley elementary school teacher drew national attention on Sunday after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents…
The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Health Hazardous Materials Division was dispatched to a residential area after a Tesla caught fire on the 27800 block of Parker Road in Castaic on Saturday evening, according…
What started as a backyard pastime has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America — and Santa Clarita is no exception. In recognition of April as Pickleball Month, the…
Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day with more than just a nice meal. Certainly don’t skimp on brunch or dinner, but add a special activity into the day to ensure it is a Mother’s Day she will…
By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur…
Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter (March 11) about a handful of U.S. Olympic athletes “moonlighting” as political activists, I am conflicted. On one hand I strongly disagree with her, but on…
The Castaic Care Center is now the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center, but other than that, it’s the same Castaic-based animal shelter and adoption center it’s always been. City and county leaders, L.A. County’s Animal Care Foundation director, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies…
Vegetation along the Bouquet Creek bed used to look like this: in the winter, the spindly gray trees that had shed their leaves would be crowded on all sides by suspiciously vibrant green stalks, reaching as high as two-thirds their height. …
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held its “Master Your Money: Small Business Financials Made Simple” panel discussion on Thursday at the Dog Haus restaurant in Canyon Country. Panelists Bronson Feuer of…
The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized two community leaders with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting. Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley…
My dad grew up in a time when men wore their emotions close to the vest, not on their sleeve. “I love you” were words reserved, mostly, for the woman…
When people talk about politics in the California Legislature, it usually turns into party arguments — Democrat vs. Republican, left vs. right. Cable news loves that. It’s loud, dramatic and…
Question: Good evening, Robert. Can you tell me, what is the first step in doing an addition onto a home? We have a large lot, plenty of room to add a breezeway and in-law suite, but no idea on where to begin. We are ready to start the process but no idea where to begin. Any help and advice you can share with us would be much appreciated, thank you. — Randy S. Answer: Randy, first thing is to have a plan drawn up. Hire an architect/engineer for the drawings. Take these to the city’s Building and Safety department to acquire permits. In the meantime, begin researching licensed and insured building contractors. Try first to get a recommendation if you can, from someone you trust. You need nothing less than a licensed and insured contractor, whose certificate of insurance you have verified directly with their carrier. Vet their license through the California State License Board, where you can research their license history and status. The contractor will look at the permit and plans and offer a proposal for work. Get at least three separate contractors to offer proposals, and decide which is the most detail-oriented, thorough bid. It is likely not going to be the least expensive but use caution here and choose the right person for the job over the best price. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at [email protected].
As a recovering accountant, one phrase senior leaders often say as a toast (which makes me chuckle) — usually with a glass held high — is, “People truly are our greatest asset.” While this statement will bring those who work in Human…
This weekend morn is one of those trail rides back into Santa Clarita time where you just shake your head in amazement and say, “Boy, howdy ...” As a matter of fact, in an effort to somewhat…
I’m a high school student in the Santa Clarita Valley, and I wanted to share my perspective on student phone use during school. I am also writing this as part…
A back-and-forth between The Master’s University and Placerita Canyon residents led to more threats of legal action over correspondence between TMU and the Placerita Canyon Property Owners Association. PCPOA residents have taken…
While it’s more than 7,500 miles away, continued activity in the Strait of Hormuz could have an impact on the city’s budget projections, City Manager Ken Striplin said Tuesday. Demonstrating the myriad factors that go into…
The Saugus Union School District governing board called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss an employee discipline dismissal and release matter in closed session. No action was taken on the matter, governing board President Matthew Watson reported afterward in open session. The board established a quorum at 6:02 p.m. and returned…