Holiday shows in the SCV
December 10, 2018
We are deep into the holiday season and there is much to do — shopping, wrapping, list-making, cookie-baking and trying to squeeze in a visit or two with friends and
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Adopt a furry friend this holiday season
December 10, 2018
It’s the holiday season and, for some, a popular time to add a four-legged member to the family. Adopting a pet this time of year is a great idea for
Santa Clarita, thanks for your input
December 10, 2018
Message from the City Manager, Ken Striplin At the last City Council meeting in November, city staff presented the results of our 2018 Public Opinion Poll. This is a survey
A listing of Santa Clarita’s arts galleries
December 9, 2018
The city of Santa Clarita, and many of its resident supporters of the arts, host a number of galleries around town that afford visitors a chance to appreciate local and
If you’re thinking about making an art purchase
December 9, 2018
Designing a home’s interior can be fun. Whether furnishing a first apartment or a newly purchased family home, many people feel that the art they put on the walls of
Great gifts for seniors
December 9, 2018
Every holiday shopper ends up with at least one loved one on their shopping list who they can’t seem to find anything for. Some people seem to have it all,
Concrete, pool pumps and fountains
December 9, 2018
Sometimes acid-washing the stone and the grout is the best way to achieve consistency when polishing up stammped concrete patios.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
December 9, 2018
Decked out in tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garland, Christmas trees are enduring symbols of the holiday season that boast a rich history. Evergreen trees have been used to celebrate winter
Safety tips for stringing lights
December 9, 2018
Lighting displays are one of the many things that help make the holiday season a special time of year in the Santa Clarita Valley. Often awe-inspiring, holiday lighting displays present
Families keep tabs thanks to modern technology
December 9, 2018
Parents and caregivers who want to allow children some freedom in a controlled manner may turn to today’s technology to help them.
Your Home Improvement
December 4, 2018
By Robert Lamoureux Signal Contributing Writer Dear Mr. Lamoureux, Two years ago, I had a new driveway, walkway and courtyard put in, it was all colored concrete. Unfortunately, my concrete contractor
Caring for your poinsettia and Christmas tree
December 3, 2018
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Poinsettias and live Christmas trees are probably the most traditional potted plants bought to cheer up homes and offices during the holidays. Here are
Electronic scooters swoop in on SCV
December 3, 2018
Scooters, some testify by their convenience and eco-friendliness, while others point out the nuisance it has become in cities all over the nation. Regardless of what side you’re on, this
A few fabulous food gifts
December 3, 2018
The holidays are coming. Do you know where your gifts are? Well, if you have foodies on your list, but no time to bake or cook, you can find perfect
‘Tis the season for booties
December 3, 2018
By Taylor Harding Signal Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again, y’all: Bootie season! Even though I wear booties year-round, fall is my favorite time, because it’s when all
So you’re thinking of selling your home
December 3, 2018
By Ray the Realtor Kutylo Signal Contributing Writer First, and perhaps most important, is clarity about your “Why,” and staying clear about your “Why,” throughout the transaction — from start
An Arcane escape in Newhall
December 3, 2018
There are plenty of mysteries where answers are either unattainable or arcane, such as: What’s in your DNA? What’s at the bottom of the ocean? Is there anything to do
The Village Idiot: A new condition, called ‘Poli sigh’
December 3, 2018
By Jim Mullen Signal Contributing Writer Now that the midterm ballots have been cast, I’m starting to enjoy watching TV again. We’re back to commercials for toothpaste and laundry detergent,
Message from the City Manager: Decking the halls, protecting your property
December 3, 2018
By Ken Striplin City Manager ’Tis the season to shop, gift and give. It’s also the season when would-be thieves are on the lookout for an easy target. You can
A bit of the South in Santa Clarita
December 3, 2018
It’s the smell that hits you first, as you walk just into Smokehouse on Main. That heady scent of smoking meat mixes perfectly with the rustic brick, wood and wrought