
Signal Staff


4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes
These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make. Decorate them in red, white,

‘The Bear’ Season Two Delivers on Season One’s Promises
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The Bear’ 3 Stars (out of four) Ten new episodes on Hulu. It’s time to Bear Down. Just about every major character in Season

The Spirit of Past July Fourths
By Daniel Hon Signal Writer The Signal July 1, 1988 — A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades, shootouts, high stakes poker games,

How Confident Are You That You’ll Be Able To Retire?
More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July

Expert: Dos and Don’ts of Playing with Cats
Play is instrumental for pets’ overall health and physical wellbeing. However, many cat lovers may not realize that there are positive and negative ways to engage cats in play. “Positive

Skip the Salt, But Keep the Flavor and Your Health
The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water

Creatively Display Your Favorite Photos
Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family — they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely you’ll want to give them

California 2023 X Games
An 8-day, multicity event that starts in San Diego and ends in Ventura. By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer From July 15 to July 23 the Summer X Games

Summer heat arrives in SCV
The summer heat has made its way to Santa Clarita, hitting a high of 102 degrees on Saturday. By Rylee Holwager and Trevor Morgan Signal Staff Writers There are many

Cemex petitions state water board to cancel new review of mine permit
By Signal Staff Cemex Inc. has petitioned the State Water Resources Control Board, seeking to set aside a decision to reopen the review of the mining company’s water permit for

Up Your Contact Routine
If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you know what a great choice they can be, whether you play sports, want to avoid the nuisance

Making Outdoor Living Spaces More Comfortable
Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent

From the City Manager: Preparing for the Trash Transition
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager As July approaches, the time grows near for an upcoming change to our waste hauler services here in Santa Clarita. As many of

July 4th Star-Spangled Celebrations
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer The Fourth of July is like no other day in the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley. Parades, picnics, BBQs, family, fun

Sweeten Up Family Favs with Fresh Fruit
When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of classic recipes. Keep tried-and-true dinners on the

Get Fired Up for the Best BBQ
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer If you’re looking to Top Chef-up your Fourth of July BBQ game you’ll want to forgo the obvious choices of traditional American fare

Signature Dishes of SCV Restaurants
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer If Philadelphia is known for its cheesesteaks, Kansas City for its ribs and New Orleans for its gumbo, what signature dishes can Santa

Concerts in the Park: A Community Experience
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager It brings me great joy to watch our community come together and dance the night away at our annual Concerts in the Park,

Looking Out for Your Lungs – Keeping Them Healthy
The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs and oxygen from that air moves to your blood. At the same time, carbon