Sunday Signal

A leg up on the competition

Jarrett Reeser loves pressure. In soccer, he’s known as the player who comes up with a big goal late in close games. In football, he aches for game-winning field goal

4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes

These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted. They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make. decorate them in red,

Destination: Out of this World

The summer “con” season is upon us. It’s time to gather, cosplay and enjoy the company of like-minded fans. Many people have heard about San Diego Comic Con, the annual

Holly Schroeder — Growing business in the SCV

Holly Schroeder was named president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation in 2013. The nonprofit SCVEDC, which was established in 2010, works to attract new businesses

Celebrating the Fourth in Santa Clarita

With 243 years of tradition behind it, Fourth of July celebrations are one of America’s most time-honored traditions. It’s a day to celebrate our nation’s independence with a day off,

The benefits of smart irrigation systems

The world has a water problem. Though the planet is 70 percent water, according to the World Bank, estimates indicate that with current population growth and water-management practices, the world

Break on through to Canyon Santa Clarita

By Perry Smith, Sunday Signal Editor More than five decades after one of L.A.’s most beloved bands released its debut album, you can check out a band that’s devoted itself

Santa Clarita’s BioSolar completes first batch

In an era highly dependent on mobile devices and solar energy, long-lasting battery life is vital. Santa Clarita-based BioSolar Inc. understands the need for high-energy and high-power batteries, and the

Amazing California bridges

California has some of the most iconic bridges in the United States, and the world. Today we take most of them for granted as we drive over them. Everyone knows

When you take to the trails this summer

With summer officially underway, hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley families are flocking to the lakes, parks and miles of trails that zig and zag throughout the surrounding areas. With more

Henry Mayo celebrates 7th annual NICU reunion

Seven years ago, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital opened the Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in response to the valley’s growing community, and to ensure that critical care

Behind the Scenes in Santa Clarita

Managing a family-run movie ranch might sound like a dream job. However, for Steve Arklin, Jr., ranch manager of Rancho Deluxe in Sand Canyon, the responsibility also comes with long

Take a walk through historic Broadway

I worked for nearly 20 years in downtown Los Angeles. From 1977 to 1996 I commuted to Second and Spring streets. During those years, I never really understood the scope

The Original Saugus Cafe and Lounge is the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County.

Historic eateries around Santa Clarita

When my husband and I first moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978 we quickly adopted Cal Islands as our “special occasion” restaurant. It was a magical place with