The Village Idiot: Out to Lunch
December 31, 2018
By Jim Mullen Signal Contributing Writer I was talking to my friend Charlie on the phone last night, and he said he had to go eat dinner. He mentioned he
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On resolutions, and ghosts of holiday dinners past
December 31, 2018
With the new year upon us, most seniors are looking forward to making positive changes in their lives. For many, the same resolutions have resurfaced every 12 months for a
Most memorable food moments of 2018
December 31, 2018
Food, like music, is a universal language. Without a word, food satisfies, delights, and intrigues, or In the best cases, a combination of all three. That’s one of the reasons
The father of SCV’s viticulture
December 31, 2018
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer Along Sierra Highway is a building with blue doors constructed of stone, with bushes of flowers sprinkling the outside. Inside is an upscale restaurant
Puddle of Mudd coming to Canyon Santa Clarita
December 31, 2018
Puddle of Muddle will splash down at the Canyon Santa Clarita Jan. 5 as the post-grunge alt-metal hard rockers wrap up a year of roadwork in the States and Europe.
Installations and ruinous roots
December 31, 2018
Question No. 1 Dear Robert, First, we want to thank you for your extremely informative and valuable column in the Signal. As homeowners, we look forward to reading it religiously
This week’s calendar, week of December 30, 2018
December 31, 2018
RECURRING EVENTS Every Monday, 10 a.m. Please join us for baby and toddler Storytime in the Barnes & Noble Children’s Department every Monday morning. This time is designated for
A place to ‘buy a friend a beer’
December 31, 2018
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer Pocock Brewing Company has quickly become a popular option in Santa Clarita. The unique taste of the beer has proven to be popular simply
From the city manager: To a happy and safe New Year’s Day celebration
December 31, 2018
By Ken Striplin City Manager It’s hard to believe that 2018 will be behind us in just two more days. I hope you have many festive celebrations planned to usher
How a lot has changed, and not much at all
December 31, 2018
In a day or two we will be saying goodbye to 2018. As The Signal prepares for its 100th birthday, I am ending my year with a column instead of
10 girls to watch in SCV high school hoops
December 31, 2018
With the 2018-19 girls basketball season underway, we take a look at 10 players from the Santa Clarita Valley to keep an eye on throughout the year. Canyon –
Cheers to lasting, positive change in ’19
December 31, 2018
Glasses are clinging, confetti is flying and the ball is dropping in Time Square. The new year is fast approaching and a resolution may be a little more complicated than
What’s your New Year’s Eve preference?
December 31, 2018
By Taylor Villanueva Signal Staff Writer As the clock strikes midnight and the ball drops, signaling the new year, no matter what you choose to do, there are plenty of
Family-friendly activities for winter break
December 31, 2018
With winter break now in place at every school district in the Santa Clarita Valley, local parents will soon be scrambling to find an activity that will keep their child
To a happy and safe New Year’s Day celebration
December 30, 2018
It’s hard to believe that 2018 will be behind us in just two more days. I hope you have many festive celebrations planned to usher in 2019, but I want
Donna’s Day: Scented pomander balls add to holiday decor
December 24, 2018
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Inserting whole cloves into a firm apple or citrus fruit to create what is known as a pomander is a lovely traditional craft you
The Village Idiot: Paper or plastic?
December 24, 2018
After a string of cash-register robberies, the Crown and Anchor, a pub in south London, decided to stop taking cash altogether. The burglaries have stopped, but now the only way
10 players to watch in boys hoops
December 24, 2018
By Dan Lovi and Diego Marquez Signal Staff Writers With the 2018-19 boys basketball season underway, we take a look at 10 players from the Santa Clarita Valley to keep
The subtle art of worrying
December 24, 2018
Decades ago I stopped making New Year’s resolutions for obvious reasons. My story is probably like yours. I generally start with aspirational motivation to transform my life in some way.
This week’s calendar
December 24, 2018
RECURRING EVENTS Every Monday, 10 a.m. Please join us for baby and toddler Storytime in the Barnes & Noble Children’s Department every Monday morning. This time is designated for