By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor When life feels overscheduled, I try to remind myself to stop and take a breath. When I do, it’s the trips I’ve taken and
Technology has dramatically changed the way people live, and has increasingly changed how they drive as well. While power windows were once coveted as high-tech features, the sophisticated technology available
When a brand new car is driven off a dealership lot, its plastic headlight lenses are clear and pristine. Over time, due to contaminants in the environment and oxidation from
Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. It encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to
Creating the closet of your dreams could be in closer reach than you may think if you’re willing to take matters into your own hands. With a little creative inspiration
During a school year that’s sure to be a new experience for students and parents alike, many of the everyday necessities, like eating breakfast and lunch, remain. However, this year,
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer We’ll see. We’ll see these movies this fall — unless the release dates for one or more are pushed back, as was the case
As summer transitions to fall, many changes take place. In addition to changing landscapes, men and women may need to adapt their health and wellness habits to ensure that they
By Cameron Smyth Santa Clarita City Mayor Have you had the opportunity to ride over to the City of Santa Clarita’s newest public amenity? Whether you’re a novice or expert
Being born less than a year after the U.S. directly entered World War II, I spent a lot of time watching never-ending episodes of “Victory at Sea” and John Wayne’s
In November 2018, the deadliest wildfire in California struck the town of Paradise in Northern California. The Camp Fire destroyed 11,000 homes and, one year later, only 11 were rebuilt.
I’m writing this with a very heavy heart, and a crushed soul, and a deep feeling of nausea. My husband’s dog tags are displayed at my desk where my computer
It is very interesting to see people today try to redefine the events of the past through a lens of “modern sensibility.” This is one of the great challenges in
Every so often, a statesman arises to bring a country to new heights, summon the best of its energies and skills, and turn back the tide of darkness. We are
Your wife has her purse stolen out of her hands at the mall. Your teenage daughter screams when she sees a stranger with a firearm in your back yard late
When I returned home from the Vietnam War in 1967, I soon became painfully aware I was no longer welcome in my own country. I was harassed, insulted, spit on
Since 2017, the city’s favorite horse, Sammy Clarita, has galloped into the hearts of residents of all ages. Sammy’s journey began with the city’s 30th birthday celebration, spreading the news
2 local residents receive degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Late this spring, Worcester Polytechnic Institute celebrated the class of 2020 with a socially distanced commencement season in place of its traditional
Most Americans look at the U.S. Senate as the pinnacle of deliberative democracy in the world. It’s not. Not even close. And not nearly “democratic.” Our U.S. Senate, in the
I am a proud Air Force veteran, having served my country honorably. My father was a veteran, as was my grandfather. Contrary to what President Donald Trump may have said,