Sunday Signal

The Village Idiot: The taxman cometh…

Sometimes, I wonder how they pay their taxes in different countries. In Russia, two big, burly guys probably knock on your door and say, “Give us all the money you

Musical on menopause to hit The Canyon

The Canyon Santa Clarita is hosting a performance that might be a bit more relatable to women than men next month. “Menopause The Musical” will play at The Canyon Santa

Safety first when selling your home

When selling your home, there are certain safety guidelines that should always be followed to keep yourself and others safe. Valuables Don’t forget to take your keys, credit cards, jewelry,

Wrestling with preconceived notions

Priscilla Ramirez never envisioned herself wrestling. She always considered herself “super girly,” and left the sport to her sister. But, on Feb. 22, Ramirez concluded her prep wrestling career with

Sharing the challenges of chess

Chess, often referred to as “the game of kings,” is a centuries-old game enjoyed by people of all ages. Expert ranked chess player Jay Stallings has made it his mission

Interior Design, By Ken Dean

Interior design and space planning go hand-in-hand. When people mostly think about the elements that go into creating the interior design of a room, they most likely think of color,

Plan your escape to see the big trees

We used to go camping every summer in our 1963 Wheelcamper, inherited from my husband’s parents. We wanted to show our daughter the natural wonders of California and beyond. Among

Early Spring Festival Fun

Spring is around the corner, just weeks away and now is the time to mark your calendars for festival fun. There are Scottish games, a celebration of whales and, if

Home Improvement

Question  No. 1 Hi Robert, I’m an avid reader of your article though I don’t live in the area. My daughter does live in town and when I visit on

Cooking for your furry friends

When I adopted my dog Melvin in 2014, he was 9 years old and appeared to be in great health, except for some dental issues common to smaller breeds. A

Finding love in the strangest places

Ok, so Valentine’s Day didn’t exactly go as planned. Maybe it’s a good idea to mix it up in your relationship and escape for a romantic getaway to some of

Get ready for spring with Seasons

The recent rains may have left our roads slick and our trails muddy — but they also left a beautiful green blanket covering our hills and dipping into our canyons.

The man behind the whistle

Mike Nugent, a fixture at Bowman High School for 22 years, retired from teaching four years ago — and is now busier than ever. After 39 years as a prep

Bare root planting season in SCV

The recent rains have made the soil in the Santa Clarita Valley soft and easy to dig. Now is the time to get to the nursery for your bare root

The Village Idiot: The Contest

Every June, my brother-in-law Dave, who lives near the river, is in a fishing contest sponsored by a local bar. Dave and his partner, Tim, compete against other teams to

Wedding Checklist

Planning a wedding? Here is a checklist to help you make sure you remember all the important things for your special day. In no specific order, here are some must-haves