6 Degrees? Really? 6 Degrees in the SCV? Brrrrrr …
January 4, 2020
You know, I had to playfully scold my dad to dress warm enough. Glancing over at the smiling gent on the brown and white paint, I can see he got the memo.
Sunday Signal
Sunday Signal
Six keys to success in business and in life
January 4, 2020
It’s not always easy staying organized. Life is busy, chaotic and fast-moving. Although it can be easy to get discouraged at times, there are ways to enhance organization and attitude through the peaks and pits life throws at you.
New year, new adventures at the city public library
January 4, 2020
After an exciting holiday season filled with festive activities and the annual Family Literacy Festival, the Santa Clarita Public Library is ready to keep the fun rolling into the New Year!
New windows, mailbox repairs, hot water tank leak
January 4, 2020
I would not install retrofit windows, as after an average of five years it’s been my experience that they leak around the frame. The sealant does not hold out the weather.
California’s ‘secret’ slopes
January 4, 2020
California is known for great skiing in Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley, Mammoth and Big Bear, but the state also has many secret slopes for backcountry skiing, as well as other “snow fun” activities.
I brake for cars
January 4, 2020
I parked next to an SUV yesterday that was so big I could have parked my car, a smaller SUV, inside of it. With plenty of room left over to seat four people comfortably.
Brothers lead West Ranch girls soccer from sideline
January 4, 2020
Sibling rivalry is a tale as old as time. It’s a battle to be better than the other, but at West Ranch High, the story is quite the opposite on the pitch.
Tracking, breaches, doorbells and AirPods
January 4, 2020
When you don’t know a data breach occurred, you struggle to keep up with updates, patches, new security measures, and damage control. That’s one reason I distribute an exclusive free newsletter about security alerts;
Tower of Power returns to Santa Clarita
January 4, 2020
To enjoy the band that’s been playing music for more than 50 years since its start in August 1968, Tower of Power is a can’t-miss show for fans of rhythm and blues in the Santa Clarita Valley.
What is the best age to spay or neuter pets?
January 4, 2020
Animal overpopulation is a concern that affects the well-being of pets. The ASPCA says letting animals reproduce unchecked can lead to pet homelessness
Five tips for spending more time with loved ones
January 4, 2020
Now as much as ever, close family ties can make a significant impact on young lives. Constantly emerging technology sometimes limits personal interaction, while many school-age children experience unprecedented stress levels.
Creative ways to use holiday photo cards
January 4, 2020
If you sent holiday photo cards, you probably know from experience that the final image may be stunning, but the production process wasn’t easy.
Five tips to ace those college entry exams
January 4, 2020
Because most colleges and universities require applicants to submit ACT or SAT results as part of admissions consideration, prepping for the test itself can be a critical component of that process.
Kathie Martin — Building bridges as water PIO
January 4, 2020
Kathie Martin, the public information office of SCV Water, said before she came to the Santa Clarita Valley, she didn’t really know all the intricacies of water delivery, or water politics.
Businesses opening in 2020
December 31, 2019
A new year also means new business in the Santa Clarita Valley. In the new year, the community should look out for a slate of new businesses in the SCV.
New year, new you, same challenges
December 30, 2019
A new year is about to begin, bringing with it the New Year’s parties, the Rose Parade and the dreaded “new year, new me” resolutions.
Still together after all these years
December 29, 2019
Canyon Country residents John and Shelby Fischer met in the 10th grade at Oil City High School in Pennsylvania. “I was in class and he came walking in,” Shelby said.
What’s new in California in 2020
December 28, 2019
In 2020 California celebrates its 170th birthday with a plethora of new attractions sure to entice locals and visitors alike to celebrate the Golden State.
Ways to make the world a better place for seniors
December 28, 2019
By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double that of the world’s youngest citizens, and the number of people living beyond age 80 is expected to triple over the next 30 years.
The Sad, Sad Day the SCV Went Metric
December 28, 2019
I know. I know. It’s going to take some old-fashioned get-up-&-go followed by one of our oldest friends, Moe Mentum. Climb out of them Posturepedics, sofa cushions and designer foam mattresses, you post-Christmas bunk huggers.