Health and Lifestyle

Going to the beach? Take a hike.

Every year, thousands of thru-hikers make the treacherous trek through the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,650-mile route stretching from Mexico to Canada and zigzagging through

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV welcomes first baby of 2022

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital welcomed the Santa Clarita Valley’s first baby of 2022 early Saturday morning.    The newborn boy arrived at 6:35 a.m. on New

SIGNAL FILE PHOTO: Lynn Evans of Canyon Country raises her arm as she finishes donating blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive held the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country on Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Historic Red Cross blood, platelet shortage

The American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, announced its blood supply is at historically low levels. Busy holiday schedules, breaks from

Santa Clarita Runners give thanks with Turkey Trot

News release  Early Thanksgiving morning, the Santa Clarita Runners Club set off on its annual Turkey Trot. More than 75 participants came out to Heritage Park to run the course, socialize with friends and celebrate Thanksgiving

Spreading the importance of oral health

Across the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, organizations are working to educate residents on the importance of oral health. Often overlooked, oral health is an

Medicare: Understanding and choosing a plan

It’s that time of year again – when many people reevaluate their health care needs and decide whether it’s time to change health plans, especially