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

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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

Don’t Ignore This Piece of Mail

If you’re 65, there is one piece of mail you shouldn’t ignore this month  Are you or someone you love on Medicare? As the annual Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches

SCV football: Week 7 preview 

By Tyler Wainfeld and Justin Vigil-Zuniga  Signal Staff Writers  High school football enters week seven in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, and playoff implications are beginning to arise.  While

Celebrity Extra

Q I just saw that “Captain America” star Chris Evans got married. Is his wife an actress? The last serious relationship I remember him having was with Jenny Slate. I was

Pre-Winter Perennial Pruning Pointers 

Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron.  Gardeners know

Hispanic Heritage Month 

Santa Clarita residents, who are doctors and sisters, describe their pride in their Latino Heritage By Terry Kanakri  For The Signal  For Santa Clarita residents Herminia Amezcua and Ivy Semenez,

What to Look for When Considering a New Dog 

Dogs have been faithful companions to humans for hundreds of years. Dog owners know their canine companions can be friendly, affectionate and entertaining. Dogs also are quite intelligent and can

SCV football week 6 preview 

Foothill League play is officially in full swing in the Santa Clarita Valley.  This season has been full of headlines, with hot starts from Valencia, Canyon and Castaic.  The second-year