Strong, Stylish Spring Home Upgrades

5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because

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New youth water polo club launches in SCV

By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer  A new water polo club, the Santa Clarita Valley Waves, has formed to bring water polo to youth ages 7 to 18, of all ability

SCV softball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Sports Writers   Softball season is finally here in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Foothill League is set for another exciting year with some

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JCI to host ‘Get Real: Adulting 101’

By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer  JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled March 18 to host “Get Real: Adulting 101,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.

SCV baseball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga, Tyler Wainfeld and Trevor Morgan  Signal Staff Writers   Baseball is officially back in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Hart is aiming for its third straight league title. West

The popular Southern California day spa Glen Ivy offers daily classes, private cabanas and 19 pools which include thermal mineral baths, a hot and cold plunge, Saline Pool and lap pool.

Soaking Up a Spa Vacation 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Hey baby, it’s been cold outside!  This winter’s numerous cold snaps in the Santa Clarita Valley accompanied by snow, hail, rain and wind, encourage dreams of

Irish Beef Stew 

Guinness + Stew = St. Patrick’s Day Gold  by MAKINZE GORE  Traditionally, an Irish stew (aka Guinness Stew) is made with lamb, which you can totally do. Our version includes

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10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without

Five Natural Herbs that will Help you Sleep

By Ryan Nicklin  Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to

A carpet of yellow flowers cover the valley floor in Death Valley with mountains in the background. The wildflower "superbloom" of 2016 was a rare event for Death Valley that occurs only when conditions are perfect.

Wild About Wildflowers 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Wildflower season in Southern California is here. It normally starts mid-February and lasts through April. Because of the recent heavy rains everyone is hoping for a

The 2023 Pantone Color of the Year is Viva Magenta.

Home Décor 2023 What’s Hot, What’s Not 

By Michele E. Buttelman  After spending the last three years cooped up at home, everyone is pretty sick of seeing the same four walls, day after day, after day.  Spring

A quality bare root rose will come complete with a lush and healthy root system. Just clip 1/4 inch off each root before soaking 24 hours in a bucket of water prior to planting.

Don’t Miss SCV Bare Root Planting Season

By Michele E. Buttelman  Southern California bare root planting season runs from January through March. If you haven’t gotten your bare root plants into the ground yet, you still have

THE 5 BIGGEST INNOVATIONS TO EXPECT IN 2023

By Richard Remmington/Inverse  WE MAY BE a mere 23 years into the century but already it has been a doozy. In 2022, we saw impressive technological feats, including a fusion

Jazmin’s Bakery is a fixture in Old Town Newhall.

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Sweetest Spots

By Michele E. Buttelman  Cakes, cookies, candy, desserts! When you are in need of a dessert fix you are in luck. The Santa Clarita Valley offers some of the sweetest

The California Strawberry Festival, May 20-21, is a celebration off all things strawberry, including strawberry funnel cakes.

Fabulously Fun Festivals

By Michele E. Buttelman   With each passing month since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of some of our favorite festivals and attractions more and more events are returning to