
Photos: COC’s Discovery Day
College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.

College of the Canyons hosted its annual Discovery Day aimed at to offer future students a chance to explore the campus and its programs at the Valencia campus on Friday.

News release WiSH Upon a Car Showcase returns once again 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center. This fundraising event benefits the WiSH Education Foundation and features hot rods, classics,

News release This year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley takes place at Central Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the theme “Superheroes Unite!” The community is invited to attend the free and family-friendly event featuring live entertainment, carnival games, vendors, children’s activities, raffle drawings,

News release Special Olympics Southern California is scheduled to host the Santa Clarita Spring Games on Saturday, May 16, at Hart High School in Newhall. The event will bring together athletes with intellectual disabilities

News release Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley announced its 54th Annual Benefit Auction, La Dolce Vita, is scheduled Saturday, June 6, at the SCV Senior Center, Bella Vida. “Inspired by the coastal

News release April marks Global Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time when School on Wheels recognizes the individuals who go above and beyond to support students experiencing homelessness through weekly one-on-one

Dear Savvy Senior, My uncle recently asked me to be the executor of his will when he dies. I feel honored that he asked me, but I’ve never done this

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida ballroom was possibly the shiniest it’s ever been Saturday. The Senior Center’s 50th anniversary Golden Gala, a reimagined version of its annual Celebrity Waiter fundraiser, let attendees interpret the year’s theme “all that glitters is

News release The city of Santa Clarita is reinforcing the importance of water safety through a free, community-focused event, Water Safety Day, scheduled 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center.

The courtyard of Le Chêne French Cuisine was bursting with artistry and creativity at the 12th annual Santa Clarita Artists Association’s art show on Sunday. Attendees enjoyed the day as they walked through the courtyard and visited different artists’ booths,

Sandia and Sean Hughes were the first twins to be born at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on April 24, 1976 – and this past week they celebrated their 50th birthday. Growing up, Sean

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Some middle-aged women should not automatically receive regular mammography, a U.S.-based group of doctors says in new guidance. Women aged 40 to 49 who are at

The third annual paper shred and tech toss hosted by Racquel Wilder from Racquel Wilder Realty and Candace Hartshorn from Stress Free Mortgage was in full swing on Sunday afternoon

The Castaic Care Center is now the Santa Clarita Valley Care Center, but other than that, it’s the same Castaic-based animal shelter and adoption center it’s always been. City and county leaders, L.A. County’s Animal Care Foundation director, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies

Vegetation along the Bouquet Creek bed used to look like this: in the winter, the spindly gray trees that had shed their leaves would be crowded on all sides by suspiciously vibrant green stalks, reaching as high as two-thirds their height.

The William S. Hart Union High School District recognized two community leaders with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting. Capt. Brandon Barclay of the Santa Clarita Valley

Question: Good evening, Robert. Can you tell me, what is the first step in doing an addition onto a home? We have a large lot, plenty of room to add a breezeway and in-law suite, but no idea on where to begin. We are ready to start the process but no idea where to begin. Any help and advice you can share with us would be much appreciated, thank you. — Randy S. Answer: Randy, first thing is to have a plan drawn up. Hire an architect/engineer for the drawings. Take these to the city’s Building and Safety department to acquire permits. In the meantime, begin researching licensed and insured building contractors. Try first to get a recommendation if you can, from someone you trust. You need nothing less than a licensed and insured contractor, whose certificate of insurance you have verified directly with their carrier. Vet their license through the California State License Board, where you can research their license history and status. The contractor will look at the permit and plans and offer a proposal for work. Get at least three separate contractors to offer proposals, and decide which is the most detail-oriented, thorough bid. It is likely not going to be the least expensive but use caution here and choose the right person for the job over the best price. 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].

This weekend morn is one of those trail rides back into Santa Clarita time where you just shake your head in amazement and say, “Boy, howdy …” As a matter of fact, in an effort to somewhat

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

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital raised its flag late Thursday morning for an honor that spurred a crowd of hospital employees to its front lawn: National Donate Life Month. The ceremony honoring organ donors featured brief speeches from HMNH leadership, program manager Joel De Valle from the organ procurement