Sunday Signal

Illumination — moods, effects, ambience

The right lighting with the appropriate placement, control and selection not only pulls the aesthetics of an interior together but also the integrated unity. It translates shapes and textures into

Celebrate Mom

Mother’s Day is May 12 and it’s never too early to get your reservations in to the most popular spots for Mother’s Day brunch. Many locations fill up weeks before

Celebrate National Parks Week

California is home to nine national parks, more than any other state; second is Alaska, which has eight. April 20-28 has been designated as National Parks Week across the United

How to stay safe on the internet

While you need to be like Neo, the main character from “The Matrix” to make sure your identity and possessions are safe online. But an incident of identity fraud occurs

Amgen Tour: Everyone’s ready to race

An elite peloton of women cyclists are just weeks away from passing through Santa Clarita for the finish line of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California. Among the most excited

When the Santa Clarita Valley saddles up

History tells us that horses have been in the Santa Clarita Valley since the early days of its settlement, part of a culture the area still celebrates with things like

Bisected Bum & Two Presidents Visit SCV

OK, dear saddlepals. Time to arise from last night’s wretched excesses. C’mon. Hop into the saddle, which, you’ll note, has a fine horsey tucked nicely underneath. On this week’s trail

Honoring those on this Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, as we fire up the barbecue with family and friends, I invite everyone to take a moment to remember those who have defended our country, protected

Family bonding: ‘Boys Day Out’ activities

Fathers and sons. The bond that fathers and sons create during childhood will have far-reaching consequences for both. An article in “Developmental Psychology” suggests that a strong father-son bond that

Leaky pipe repair, patio crack fix

Robert, I live in Canyon Country and, recently, we had some plumbing issues where a pipe ruptured and we couldn’t get the water to stop flooding. So, plumbers brought in

To Your Good Health

MEDICATION DOESN’T STOP VERTIGO’S SPINNING I have a terrible case of vertigo. I’m not sure what causes it or what I can do to prevent it from happening to me

A Second Wind: Come out and play

When was the last time someone told you to go outside and play? If you’re as old as I am, the phrase evokes images of your harried mother trying to

Art can manifest itself in many forms

We all know art comes in many forms and from many inspirations. Last year there was something about springtime that made me want to do something I’d never tried before