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The Time Ranger | Nooners, Vandals, & an Epic Rainstorm
Misters and ma’ams, wishing you a boffo and top-tiered western pre-dawn to all y’all, dear saddlepals. C’mon. Hop into something that looks remotely cowboyish (valuable bonus points will be deducted

Robert Lamoureux | What’s that knocking in the bathroom?
Question: I have a problem that is driving me crazy. I can’t figure it out and am about to call a plumber. I thought to try asking you first, in

Faces of the SCV: Santa Clarita native keeps big-band music alive
As a kid, Newhall resident David Weston would ride his bike from his home in the old Bonelli tract of Saugus all the way to Newhall to spend the afternoon

Santa Clarita scribe takes step in the ‘write’ direction
If the Green Bay Packers lost the Super Bowl, he’d stay home in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. But if they won, he’d move over 2,000 miles away to Los Angeles in pursuit

Coffee4Vets serves those who served
His younger brother, a Vietnam veteran, couldn’t talk about the war unless he was “stinking drunk,” Juan Blanco said. Only then would all the pain come pouring out. So many

SELPA: What you need to know about special education aid
By Sara McCarthy Signal Staff Writer Many have heard the phrase “it takes a village to raise a child,” and with that philosophy in mind, the Santa Clarita Valley SELPA special

Photos: ‘A New Face’ art exhibit
Santa Clarita Artist’s Association newcomer and Cuban artist Yanier Lopez debuted his ‘ A New Face’ solo exhibit at the SCAA’s Art Gallery on 6th Street in Old Town Newhall

Jason Gibbs | New and Upcoming Projects in Santa Clarita
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the city has already

College Brief for July 24 | Phi Kappa Phi inducts new members from SCV
The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: They are among

Practical woman shows her artistic side
Katrina Negrete is a very practical young woman. She’s always been practical. So, while she’s had a lifelong love for music and performance, she was never going to pursue the

The Savvy Senior | Kitchen Ideas for Aging in Place
Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook, has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen safer and

SCAA to host 34th Annual Art Classic Sept. 28
News release Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sept. 28 to hold its annual Art Classic Gala, a fundraiser and celebration of fine arts in the Santa Clarita Valley. The

Saving lives: SCV resident marks 100th time donating blood
By Sara McCarthy Signal Staff Writer Christ Lutheran Church is marking its ninth year of providing a community and church blood drive with UCLA Health, but that wasn’t the only milestone

City waiving pet adoption fees Saturday
News release The city of Santa Clarita, in collaboration with the Castaic Animal Care Center, is hosting Pet Adoption Day on Saturday, July 27, at the Valencia Heritage Park (24155

City seeks volunteers for Graffiti Removal Day
News release The city of Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers for its third annual Graffiti Removal Day on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Soledad Canyon

Gordon unveils ‘A Symphony of Colors’
Zony Gordon is no stranger to displaying her artwork at exhibits. The artist who began her painting journey almost 20 years ago has been featured in numerous art shows with

Nikki Dail presents her Kenya adventure
Nikki Dail, a world traveler, returned to the Placerita Canyon Nature Center to present her Kenya adventures on Sunday. A group of people poured into the room excited to hear

Study: Walking reduces low back pain flare-ups by almost 50%
By Henry Jom Contributing Writer In a world-first study, Australian researchers have found the simple activity of walking coupled with education beneficial for those suffering from low back pain. This comes

Tips for Seniors to Safeguard Their Mental Health
The wide-ranging impact and reach of mental health issues garnered considerable attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the virus as well as mandates designed to reduce its spread led to