It’s tradition for cancer patients finishing their final round of chemotherapy treatment to ring a brass bell before they leave the hospital. Kelly Folliott, a member of the Friendly Valley Senior Living Community – and a member
News release College of the Canyons is scheduled to host its Spring 2026 Star Party on Friday, April 24, featuring a keynote presentation by Teresa Ciardi, a physical science and astronomy instructor
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer A prominent seniors’ advocacy group has predicted that next year’s Social Security payments will likely increase by 2.8% under the annual cost-of-living adjustment, as the inflation metric rose 0.9% month over month. In a
News release Child & Family Center has launched its PEARLS program — Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives — expanding the center’s longstanding commitment to supporting the whole family across generations, the nonprofit announced in a
“The Daily Buzz” celebrated its 100th episode on Tuesday. Pictured, from left: Director Billy Carmichel, co-host Martha Aguilera, Executive Producer Richard Budman (Signal publisher and owner), host Joe Messina, Director Mark Mosley and Director Sean Miller. “The Daily Buzz”
Rick Patterson, founding partner of Owen, Patterson & Owen Injury Lawyers, has died, according to an announcement posted on the firm’s social media. Patterson was well-known in the community for his support
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a recent surge in flea-borne typhus cases, with levels reaching all-time highs for the area. The Los Angeles County
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and AFC Urgent Care clinics announced a new partnership with locations in Valencia and Canyon Country. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving
Crossing the pond from cities like Liverpool and London, the city of Santa Clarita welcomed the “Celebrate” series back with England at the Canyon Country Community Center on Friday. Minding
April is often a month of celebrating environmental conservation and sustainability, and holidays such as Arbor Day help reinforce those efforts. Arbor Day, which falls on April 24 this year, is
Question: Robert, my name is Clarice. I live in an older home here in Saugus, and I need your help, please. I’m trying to figure out what is causing the horrid smell that is currently in my home. I can’t smell it all of the time, but every once in a while I am inundated with it and it’s disgusting. I’ve looked in every cupboard, on every shelf, behind every appliance and cannot find anything that may have died, but that is my only thought, that it must be this. If I can’t find the source, what do I do? This is unbearable. Thank you, I hope you can help. — Clarice Answer: Clarice, do you have an attic? My guess is that you’ve got a dead rodent either there, or perhaps in the furnace area. With current nighttime temps, I’m guessing you’re using your heater/furnace? Check in that area, using a flashlight. I bet you’ll find something there. If not, access the attic space but use caution and wear a mask, just to protect yourself from dust, especially if this is in fact, the area in question. If a rodent has been up there and there are droppings, the dust is toxic. If you do find that the space is infested, you should call a licensed exterminator for service. You can always call the exterminator first, and have them do the investigation. I hope this helps, 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].
Tip of the O’Farrell (for you non trail-riding Santa Clarita Valley newcomers, that’s like an upscale cowboy hat?) and top of this fine, April morn to you, saddlepals. We’re about to enjoy a most riotous spring just around the corner. As far as
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled April 25 to host a prescription drug collection event as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event is
The William S. Hart Park Museum is a century-old Spanish colonial revival home at the top of a hill overlooking all of Newhall. At one time, everything in it belonged to the silent film star cowboy whose name appears throughout Santa Clarita
A motorcyclist was struck by an unknown vehicle on State Route 14 and taken to a nearby hospital Thursday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol. The motorcyclist was hit in the northbound lane of SR-14 near Newhall Avenue at about 3
News release The Santa Clarita Choral Association is scheduled Tuesday to host its 40th Anniversary Choral Festival, a milestone celebration bringing together voices from across the Santa Clarita Valley. The festival begins 5:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist
By Austin Dave KNN, For The Signal Traffic briefly stopped along a major Santa Clarita roadway on Tuesday after a family of geese attempted to cross all six lanes, prompting a bystander to step in and guide
News release Colton Fernandez, a junior at West Ranch High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36 on the ACT test. About one-quarter of 1% of students
News release The College of the Canyons Department of Early Childhood Education is scheduled Saturday, April 18, to host its annual Children’s Play Day in celebration of the nationally recognized Week of
News release The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award. The award, which honors Lucid, who retired in June 2018 after nearly four decades as