Amour pulls out of council race

Kody Amour, one of nine candidates running for three seats on the Santa Clarita City Council, has announced that he is withdrawing from the race.  Amour first made the announcement

Photo courtesy Lawn Kings

Is it Time for Artificial Grass?

Increasing drought and advancing technology are ‘growing’ its popularity  By Jim Walker  Severe drought and the accompanying restrictions on outdoor irrigation may have you seriously considering removing your browning lawn.

Three apple hand pies in a row on red checkered napkin

Hand Pies

Delicious, whatever you call them  By Jim Walker  On the “latest craze” radar for about 10 years, still cresting the popularity wave, and perfect for fall munching, hand pies have

What is business innovation and why is it important?

By Noushka Green  Although the term is often used to describe the latest technology, the true definition of business innovation refers to driving revenue  Most companies know they must innovate

At Camarillo Rancho the current three-story 14-room Victorian Queen Anne ranch house was built in 1892 to replace the original adobe that was destroyed in a fire.

In Search of Old California

By Michele E. Buttelman  When using the term “old California” many people think of a specific era in California history, the “rancho period.”  The “rancho period” is considered to be

Just 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Zaca Mesa Winery on the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in Santa Barbara County, sit in the sweet spot between a cool and warm climate. The winery’s vineyards include Rhône grapes like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Courtesy Zaca Mesa.

Cheers to California Wine Month

By Michele E. Buttelman   Oenophiles will want to raise a glass to California Wine Month. Every September the wineries of the Golden State celebrate the grape harvest. It’s a great

Nothing says “fall” in the SCV like football. Tickets to COC Cougar football are $10.

Fall into Entertainment

By Michele E. Buttelman  The Fall entertainment season is here. Not only is it NFL and college football season, but also new seasons of your favorite television shows are arriving

The Æbleskiver Breakfast at Solvang Danish Days, Sept. 16-18, is only $10 per person.

Falling into Fun

By Michele E. Buttelman  It might not look like fall, or feel like fall, but the calendar is clearly counting down to the autumn season of pumpkin spice and holiday

Homeownership 101: The ultimate guide to lawn care

Amid a pandemic and a potential recession, Americans went on a near-record homebuying spree over the last couple of years. Many were first-time homebuyers and, according to Realtor.com, more buyers

Saugus comeback falls short at Camarillo 

Centurions lose for the first time this season, 34-30, on the road  By Matt Lechuga  For The Signal  A near comeback fell just short as Saugus lost a nail biter,

Castaic brush fire jams I-5, forces evacuations

By Caleb Lunetta, Rylee Holwager & Jose Herrera  A brush fire broke out in Castaic on Wednesday, burning thousands of acres near Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road, prompting closures

A Wonder Woman-themed Christmas tree named "The Courage to Wonder" was one of the trees that won first place at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s Festival of Trees at the Westfield Town Center in Santa Clarita, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.

How Can I Help? Volunteering in the SCV

By Michele E. Buttelman   After more than two years of a pandemic no one saw coming most people are feeling a renewed sense of gratitude. One way to express that

Hollywood City Tours offers excursions through Hollywood in open air buses. See famous landmarks and homes of celebrities.

Discover Your Inner Tourist in Hollywood

By Michele E. Buttelman  As mandates have lifted from the worst of the COVID pandemic people feel more comfortable traveling out and about. Discover what is the same… and what