By Steve Arklin For The Signal The story of the Armenian people stretches back thousands of years, rooted in the lands surrounding Mount Ararat. In the Book of Genesis, it is
Each year, communities across the country come together to celebrate a day that honors two of the most powerful forces in a child’s life: imagination and education. Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros is
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing and celebrating its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. This annual celebration honors the contributions of individuals who generously give their time to
News release A first-of-its-kind open house is scheduled to be hosted by Fostering Youth Independence on Saturday, giving the Santa Clarita community a chance to learn more about how FYI supports local foster youth who are aging
News release The city of Santa Clarita has recognized April as National Volunteer Month, and a group of graduating high school student volunteers who have received the Civic Service Impact Award and members from
News release The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled to host its annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road.
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Judy McClure became a docent at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center in 2003 following her husband’s footsteps. “He spent so much time here that I decided to become a docent so I
This is one of the greener springs and a beautiful day for a trail ride back through the time portals of one of the most historically significant spots in all of America
Question: Good morning, Robert. I’ve read your articles for years but have never written in before. Time for me to, hopefully, get some help. In my home there are hardwood floors that are really old and beat up, fitting for the age of the structure. Not much has been done to this home prior to our purchase a year ago and it shows, but this is our current issue: The laundry area is heavily damaged by water over the years. It is currently dry so it is not a water issue at this time, but we do need to tend to this floor. Is it possible to replace flooring to only one room? How would we do this and what is the best flooring to install in the place of this? Something more waterproof? — Lynette L. Answer: Lynette, this should be a relatively easy project, if you are interested in a DIY. Yes, flooring can be replaced in one room only, and you can, if you wish, go low-cost as a temp flooring until you are ready to do the rest of the area. Cutting the existing floor will likely be the most technical portion, as you will need to make a straight cut. Be sure that the cut is made just under the center of the closed door. This position is so that the flooring in the opposing room is not visible. Remove the baseboards if they are present and begin lifting the flooring. After the demo, be sure to clean the area thoroughly, vacuuming the remaining debris/dust. There are many low-cost materials out there, including self-stick tiles and planks. Take your pick and complete the install, noting that you will need a transition strip to go over the two different flooring materials. The big box stores should be able to help with this purchase, guiding you. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at [email protected].
The city of Santa Clarita’s Senses Block Party returned for the 2026 season on Thursday night with this month’s theme titled “On the Ranch” as a pre celebration to the 30th annual Cowboy Festival set
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District invites the community to its first State of the District event on Wednesday, April 29. The celebration begins at 5
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting volunteers to pre-register for the annual Neighborhood Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, where volunteers will be able to help remove litter
News release College of the Canyons is scheduled to host its annual Discover Day on Friday, April 24, offering prospective and new students an opportunity to explore the college’s academic programs, student
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the fall
Tonight, the wait is almost over as Santa Clarita prepares to kick off one of our community’s most cherished traditions — the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival weekend. The festivities begin this evening
News release The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is inviting the community to “Relay Rally” on Saturday as part of the buildup to the upcoming Relay for Life.
News release The Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Clarita Valley invites the community to celebrate the planet at a special Earth Day Pop-Up event on Saturday. This free, family-oriented gathering offers hands-on activities designed to inspire
News release Pastor Stephen Meadors, a “cowboy preacher,” is scheduled to speak 10 a.m. Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church. In times past Meadors herded cattle on the Bar H Ranch between Nocona, Texas, and the Red River, and worked his family
News release High school junior girls from across Los Angeles County will join together for the Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County program to be held on Saturday at The Wende Museum in Culver City, and