Understanding the Different Kinds of Seeds 

Seeds. You buy them in packets. You sow them in the soil and they turn into living beauty, and the very source of our survival. Understanding a plant’s family history

6 Tips to Get Sleep Back on Track

For many people, changing seasons are about resetting routines and adjusting to a different pace of life. With fall activities in full swing, families should be intentional about their sleep

Calming Color

An Inspiration for a comforting, relaxing home.  Updating your home can provide the perfect opportunity to explore new design styles or refresh living spaces with a new color scheme. In

“In the Gloaming” by emerging artist Claire Steidl is on view at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library now through Dec. 18. Photo City of Santa Clarita.

Art is Everywhere in Santa Clarita 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  In 2009 the City of Santa Clarita embraced support of the arts as an important facet of civic responsibility by appointing a five-member

For three weeks in October, hundreds of carved pumpkins will line the Camellia Forest as Descanso Gardens presents “Carved.” PHOTO CREDIT DESCANSO GARDENS.

Awesome Autumn Things To Do 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The calendar has officially turned the page to autumn and awesome fall fun, festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween compete for your attention.   Big Bear

PHOTOS COURTESY HALLOWEENCOSTUMES.COM

Top Halloween Costumes for 2023 

Costumes and candy are synonymous with Halloween. Individuals may spend weeks or months trying to come up with the perfect costumes for their trick-or-treating excursions or Halloween parties. Many children

Howl-o-ween 

Get Your Pet Ready  Dressing up for Halloween is one of the more enjoyable ways to celebrate the spooky season. It’s not uncommon for people to be planning their costumes

Five Ways to Help Manage Osteoarthritis 

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects over 32.5 million U.S. adults. OA is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and stiffness and can lead to

Week 8 SCV football preview 

By Tyler Wainfeld and Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Staff Writers  Playoff tickets can officially be punched this week as we enter week eight of Santa Clarita Valley football.  West Ranch and

Trailer trucks are fully stopped at the I-5 North due to construction work and lane closures in October. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Caltrans roadwork causes 2-hour I-5 backup

Paving work that began Monday on Interstate 5 north of Castaic caused lengthy backups in the northbound lanes, with stopped traffic reported as far south as Valencia Boulevard.  According to

Tips on Tipping Staff When Dining Out;  Taking Out 

Conventional wisdom regarding tipping when dining out long suggested diners add an additional 15% gratuity for the waitstaff when signing for the meal before leaving an establishment. Though that may

Discover Your Dream Floor 

Planning a home renovation project? You may be feeling some excitement, anxiety or a thrilling mix of both. Of course, making changes to your home can be fun, but there

Manage Your Family’s Year-Round Health

Now is a good time to check in and make sure your entire family is protected from infectious diseases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines

The Road to Napa Valley 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Summer tourists have bid California adieu which makes fall the perfect season to explore unique wine destinations in the Golden State.  California has

PHOTO COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

Get in the Spooky Spirit 

By Michele E. Buttelman   It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. This is the time of year to “get your scare on” and enjoy all things that go “bump