Reader poem: ‘Giving over to Him’

By Michael Finch Valencia resident  I drift in the slowness of a dying day  my face turns to the winds,  carrying through the maples and mulberries,  of the sweet smell of primrose and sage, 

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Joshua Heath | The GOP Is Afraid of a Fair Fight

In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a rousing speech at the Republican National Convention. During his remarks, he made the controversial but hilarious comparison between conservatives, who he said believed in

Letters to the Editor

Emma Finch | Reflections on the North Fire

Ash sticking to the roof of my mouth. Black leaves running through the air. The smell of burning earth and smoke. The air pulsates with heat, embers and fear. As

CalArtians work on display at Newhall Crossings

By Danielle Gallegos For The Signal   California Institute of the Arts, or CalArts, is leasing space in Downtown Newhall to put its students’ artwork on display, officials with the Valencia arts college announced recently.  The agreement at

Filler art of The Signal.

Hart girls soccer takes 2-0 victory over Canyon

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal  Despite the scorching heat, calls that could’ve gone either way and a physical game all around, the Hart girls soccer team couldn’t be stopped on their April 30 senior night against Canyon.   Canyon struggled

Serve breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Pssst. Mother’s Day is coming on May 9. With busy spring schedules on family calendars, it’s not too early to begin preparations to pamper

Planning the future for Santa Clarita

The City of Santa Clarita has built a reputation for being a forward-thinking organization that sets a vision and explores creative solutions that meet the community’s current and future needs.

Some feline facts you can purr over

Shelters often are the first stop for people who want to become pet parents. The ASPCA says around 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters each year, and 3.2 million of

Remembering how we got to Sesame Street

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street’ Screen Media presents a documentary directed by Marilyn Agrelo. Rated PG (for some thematic elements, language

Suprise Mom with these delicious desserts

Mother’s Day is around the corner and this is a good time to start thinking about a special dessert to end her special day. There’s Margarita Cupcakes and a Very

Simple ways to maintain memory as you age

Adults confront various age-related side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. Skin may begin to wrinkle and hair may turn gray, but those are just

Make safety an important part of home cleaning

Safety may not be on the minds of people when they gather equipment and cleaning supplies to clean their homes, but even seemingly innocuous items can be dangerous. The National

David Hegg

David Hegg | Competition, Compromise

By David Hegg  There seems to be too much “either-or” thinking today. It happens in marriages, in friendships and in politics. “Either-or thinking” is what I call it when two

Letters to the Editor

Glenda Johnson | Do Something Constructive

So the beat goes on regarding Hart High School’s mascot. If only those purists would find a drum worth beating. Can’t they put their energy and time toward something worthwhile

Letters to the Editor

Glenn Moore | An Expert on Hate

Yes, Lois Eisenberg, you should be an expert on hate (letters to the editor, April 23). You have been spouting it for the last four years. Glenn MooreCanyon Country