Overcoming adversity to become Top Dog
May 31, 2019
The Tucker family’s dog grooming business endeavors brought them closer together at a time when they needed just that. MacKenzie Tucker was perfectly healthy until she turned 21. Then she
Sunday Signal
Sunday Signal
When you’re always a little late…
May 31, 2019
For many of us, there are three little words that almost always accompany our delayed entrance into a meeting, class or date. It’s the phrase, “Sorry I’m late” that pops
Sandpaper Art Reveal Will Surprise Kids
May 31, 2019
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Kids are always eager to draw pictures. They know firsthand the pleasure of putting crayon to paper (and to the occasional wall or two)
Kick-off summer with these family fun June festivals
May 28, 2019
Why not start off summer vacation with a fun family fling at one of the many family-friendly festivals and fairs held during June in California? Take a break from the
Managing cholesterol starts with what you eat
May 26, 2019
High cholesterol, particularly high levels of “bad” cholesterol, is a risk for heart disease. The Mayo Clinic says that high cholesterol also can increase risk for heart attack. Understanding cholesterol
How Memorial Day and Veterans Day differ from each other
May 26, 2019
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors
Must See Summer TV
May 26, 2019
“Game of Thrones” is over, forever and ever… maybe. However, GoT fans can rejoice that there will be at least one last fix of GoT action. “The Last Watch,” a
Prevent summertime cuts and scrapes from infection
May 26, 2019
Summer is a time to get the family back outside to play. But those outdoor adventures — for kids big and small — may also bring a few unexpected injuries.
A cozy corner for the children
May 26, 2019
After too many rainy seasons of water in her basement, my friend Mary Dykstra, a professional organizer and design consultant, mom of four and grandmother of two girls ages 6
Dry Santa Clarita & Wa-Tho-Huk Himself…
May 26, 2019
Well how’s about that wonderful rain last weekend, so close to June? I’ll take it along with a six-pack of Twinkies, a half-gallon of milk and carrots for the horse.
Wonderful Waterfalls
May 26, 2019
Now is the time to hit the highway and hike your hearts out to find some of the most glorious waterfalls in California. Unrelenting winter rains and a super snowpack
Perfect Plants for the SCV Garden
May 26, 2019
Our upper chaparral climate offers hot, dry summers, and cooler and variably moist winters. Although the soil varies in clay, stone and sand content, all our native soil is lacking
Santa Clarita’s 2020 strategic plan update
May 26, 2019
We are one of the best cities in the nation and we like it that way. So, we are not complacent, we continue to plan for the future. Every five
Gettin’ Up There: Yes, Doris, ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be’
May 26, 2019
Doris Day, who died on May 13 at the age of 97, was a celebrity with whom I’ve always felt a connection. I first became familiar with her in 1956
What’s Happening in the SCV
May 26, 2019
It’s a busy time in the Santa Clarita Valley. The end of the school year is in sight and summer is on the horizon. Graduations and Father’s Day (June 16)
Calendar of Events: May 26, 2019 to June 8, 2019
May 26, 2019
ONGOING Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Info: stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2642 Wednesdays, 8 a.m.
‘Jersey Boys’ star crooning his way to SCV
May 26, 2019
John Lloyd Young, who earned a Tony Award for Best Lead Acting in a Musical for his performance as Frankie Valli in Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” is bringing what he calls
Entertainment Watch SoCal
May 26, 2019
As the weather heats up so does the entertainment scene in Southern California. Here’s a “heads up” on what’s headlining around Southern California in the coming months. Theatre Now through
A routine with golden dreams
May 26, 2019
When Troy Lipis was 2 years old, his dad attached a climbing rope to the top of Troy’s bedroom ceiling. Next to where the rope was attached, there was a
How to buy a new car in Santa Clarita
May 26, 2019
Depending on who you speak with when it comes to buying a car, there are a number things to be on the lookout for, from price, to gas mileage to