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Robert Lamoureux | In search of bathroom flooring options 

Question: Hi Robert, your article has helped us over the years, time and time again. Thank you for keeping this going. We look forward to reading it and learning new ways to help ourselves with our home. We’ve been able to save a considerable amount of money by learning through your article and then being brave, executing with your direction.   Today we have a question regarding flooring in a bathroom. We installed new flooring in most of our upstairs, using hard wood. We love that but know that bathrooms can be a problem with wood. Could we go with a faux wood in there, now that we are ready to replace the flooring? I know the Pergo-type flooring can have wood looks, we could get to a close match. What are your thoughts on this choice? Thanks for your help.  — Mary and Tom V.  Answer: Mary and Tom, Pergo is an option, though be sure to check on the height difference with your existing wood floor. Transitions can be installed — just make sure that the variance will not be a problem. This goes for all other material possibilities, too. As far as the Pergo itself, I personally prefer a tile product in a bathroom. I like that it is less temperamental with the moisture of a bathroom, and it is much more forgiving with that, in the event there is a leak.   If you were to choose tile as your option, I’d encourage you to go with a slightly textured option, to lessen the slip factor. Smooth tile can be extremely slippery when wet, so be sure to make your choice with this in mind. Best of luck.  Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and

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Valladares to host free autism resource fair  

News release  Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, is scheduled Saturday to host the Care & Connect Autism Resource Fair to bring resources together at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.   The free, public event

From left: Monica Aguilar Hicks, Mitra Sushinsky, and Shannon Patel. Photo courtesy of Monica Hicks.

‘Dink for a Cause’ scheduled for June 6-7 

Dink for a Cause — a round-robin pickleball tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program — is scheduled to be held on June 6-7, starting at 7:30 a.m. at The Paseo Club.  All levels are welcome to

Saugus district reviews connectedness survey results 

The Saugus Union School District reviewed the 2026 Local Control Accountability Plan Connectedness Survey during its May 19 governing board meeting.   The survey, which is an annual questionnaire distributed by the district to its students, families and

College briefs

College Briefs for May 28

Uni Jeon named to Ohio University’s president’s list  Ohio University University College student Uni Jeon, of Canyon Country, has been named to Ohio University’s fall 2025 president’s list.  At the end of

Hart graduation strikes note of optimism amid rapid change 

William S. Hart High School’s nearly 500-member graduating class ended its high school career this week amid a labor market shakeup that’s changing the American workforce at a rapid clip.  But Hart Principal Jason d’Autremont isn’t worried about the future of the class of 2026.  “I know there’s a lot of concern

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Include Everyone Project to host adaptive performing arts camp 

News release  The Include Everyone Project of SCV is scheduled starting June 15 to host its summer camp, “The Magic Within,” the Santa Clarita Valley’s only adaptive performing arts camp designed to empower individuals of all abilities through

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Child & Family Center earns re-accreditation 

News release  Child & Family Center announced that its three service locations have once again been re-accredited by the Joint Commission under its Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation program.   Joint Commission accreditation

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Plans under way for 2026 Quilt Guild show  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild is planning its 2026 “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom“ Quilt Show, scheduled 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center

Canyon High hosts Demo Day 

Canyon High School’s computer science class held its annual Demo Day last week during a lunch period, showcasing students’ original apps and video games they designed and developed throughout the semester.   Hundreds of students trickled into Josh Underwood’s computer

Walking an inch turns into miles 

Many athletes often gear up to run a marathon once in their lifetime. Filomeno Santos did just that, just over seven times longer.  As an avid ultramarathon runner, Santos participated in the Los Olivos Born to

The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Courtesy photo.

CalRTA learns about water conservation 

News release  The local division of California Retired Teachers Association recently held its spring luncheon with a guest speaker from the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.    The conversation included information about conserving water and the rebates available for upgrading outdoor watering. Attendees left with packets of seeds, flowers, plants, and goodies

Nicole Callahan, left, and daughter, Okema Maxson display their crafts at their booth during the Juneteenth Celebration presented by NAACP Santa Clarita at Central Park in Saugus on Saturday, 061524. Dan Watson/The Signal

NAACP to host Juneteenth celebration 

News release  The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch is inviting the community to gather, reflect and celebrate at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park.   The free event is scheduled 10 a.m.

Attendees watch "The Adventures of Prince Achmed" at the sixth annual "Newhallywood" Silent Film Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Silent film festival leaves community speechless  

The sixth annual “Newhallywood” silent film festival brought the excitement and joy of going to the theaters – even without the sound on Sunday afternoon at the Newhall Family Theatre.  E.J. Stephens, co-founder of