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Rebuilding from the Rubble in Haiti

By Carl Boyer Signal Contributing Writer In 2002, SCV resident Gretchen Huijskens of the Santa Clarita Valley went to Haiti in an effort to adopt a child, only to find

Pet Tips for a Fun, Safe Holiday Season

By Michelle Sathe Signal Staff Writer The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means decorating the home and preparing lavish feasts. While many members of the family will

From Ukraine, with Love

By Patti Rasmussen Signal Staff Writer He’s only been in the United States for three years, but Tymofii Kashchenko, who goes by Tim, finds California kids very much like those

Pursuing Positivity While Parenting

By Michele Lutes Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita resident, mortgage adviser and single mother, Patti Handy is reminding single parents to always have hope. “One day, you’ll look back and

Thanksgiving Lessons from the Garden

By Jane Gates Signal Contributing Writer As so many of us worry about national or global issues, hotter, drier weather, skyrocketing prices, increasing traffic and so much more, our stress

Morro Bay, the Central Coast Getaway

By Michelle Sathe Signal Staff Writer For many years, the Central Coast has been my go-to for a quick getaway. During trips to Cambria and San Simeon, I’d drive by

2018 Hot Toy List

Did you grab your L.O.L. Surprise dolls last year? What about Hatchimals the year before? Each year, a new crop of must-have toys surfaces. Smart shoppers who do their research

The Time Ranger

Pumas, Witches & Crazy Hunting Tales

I know. I know. Some of you still have a blood alcohol level from last night so high, it’s simply measured as “Peach Margarita.” C’mon. Climb out of those sofa

Fierce Brosnan Making a Name in Emerging Scene

By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer Part-“weird,” part-“surfy punk,” SCV punk band Fierce Brosnan is looking to spread its brand of rock ’n’ roll as part of what the group

Pride of the Vikings Prepping for Parade Show

By Brennon Dixson Signal Staff Writer After a successful seventh annual Pride of the Vikings Field Show Tournament last Thursday, members of Valencia High School’s marching band and color guard