Read more about the article From Global Peace to Greeting Cards — The History of Mother’s Day 
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…

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Read more about the article From the Earth­ — Harvest Food, Flowers and Fruit 
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…

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Read more about the article Action drug rehab CEO and Signal show host displays snakes for Young Marines 
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…

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Read more about the article Carousel Ranch’s 17th annual Charity Shoot sees novice, sharp and repeat shooters 
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…

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Read more about the article Special Needs Network establishes new community in Santa Clarita 
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…

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Read more about the article Bowman celebrates 33rd Day of the Artist and Poet festival 
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…

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Read more about the article The Time Ranger | Buckets of Blood, President ‘Teddy’ & Mass Divorces 
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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…

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Read more about the article Robert Lamoureux | Where are all these leaks coming from? 
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Robert Lamoureux | Where are all these leaks coming from? 

Question: We have leaks from the roof where the vents are up in the attic. Looks like during rain and fierce winds, the water has gotten through the stucco and the water is coming through our patio covers and through our kitchen window, and our kitchen light has gotten a stain.  — Manny  Answer: Manny, the first thing to do is to water test to see where the water is entering, so that you don’t have to guess. Start below the leak and work your way up until you find the source. Someone will need to help you, one on the interior and the other with the hose water testing. Once you figure out what the source is, then reach back out to me.  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.…

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Read more about the article 28-year-old man identified as suspect in hit-and-run 
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28-year-old man identified as suspect in hit-and-run 

A 28-year-old man has been identified as a suspect in a hit-and-run Sunday in Playa Del Rey that killed a toddler and a 25-year-old man.  Oswaldo Sandoval Amaya, 25, died at the scene, while 1-year-old Roger Sandoval Farias died after…

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Read more about the article Canyon High celebrates spring signing day  
Seniors signing their National Letter of Intent at Canyon High School's Signing Day. Photo courtesy of Canyon Athletics.

Canyon High celebrates spring signing day  

Ten student-athletes were celebrated at Canyon High School on Wednesday as the Cowboys’ faithful celebrated the seniors’ commitments to continuing their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level.   Canyon head coach Zach Newman and…

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