The star of holiday meals, the turkey must be ordered in advance or given time to defrost in the refrigerator before roasting. Courtesy Butterball.

Get Organized for the Holidays 

By Michele E. Buttelman  As the calendar counts down to the end of the year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed knowing the inevitable approach of the holiday “crush.”   Meal planning,

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place for many Hollywood notables, including Cecil B. DeMille, a founder of the Hollywood motion-picture industry. His first film, “The Squaw Man,” was the first feature film shot in Hollywood. Photo Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

California’s Historic Cemeteries 

By Michele E. Buttelman  In late October thoughts of ghosts, ghouls and specters are easy to summon with the approach of Halloween on Oct. 31 and Día de Muertos, Day

Witch City

SCV Halloween Haunts

The following listings of Santa Clarita Valley Halloween Haunts are grouped by category: Walk-Through Haunted Houses, Yard Displays, Trunk-or-Treat and Fairs, Movies and Plays, and Library Activities. To download a

Week 10 SCV football preview 

Playoffs are right around the corner, with just two weeks left of regular-season football.  Valencia and West Ranch are the only postseason locks, but Hart and Castaic can make it

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are seeking a minimum-security incarcerated person who walked away from Francisquito Conservation Camp in Los Angeles County on Thursday, October 12.

CDCR announces search for escapee from fire camp

By Signal Staff  The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced Friday a minimum-security incarcerated person had walked away from Francisquito Conservation Camp in Los Angeles County on Thursday.  Marcelo

Politics and government

Newsom signs Wilk’s salon bill

By Signal Staff  Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill by state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, that clears a legal hurdle to allow beauty salons to serve their patrons

Put a Plant-Based Spin on the Taco Night Menu

Mealtime traditions are common among many families, from taco Tuesdays to weekend favorites. You can add a special touch to one of the most popular traditions – taco night –

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