Sunday Signal

No secrets to Saugus’ success

Saugus cross-country essentially has a team in charge of the team. Three years ago, Kevin Burns joined Rene Paragas, a passionate veteran cross-country coach on the Centurions coaching staff. This

Toy retailers ready for holiday rush; are you?

Sometimes shoppers are frustrated when stores run out of stock during the summer months, but for the holiday season, local stores are stocking up for the expected throngs of shoppers.

Elijah’s brave battles

Amid the sounds of footsteps traveling in and out of a room at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, 9-year-old Santa Clarita resident Elijah Greene lays in a hospital bed playing with

Share your home’s holiday spirit with The Signal

Every year, the Santa Clarita Valley celebrates the holiday spirit like no other, celebrating with decor that engulfs entire neighborhoods in themed displays. Over this past weekend, people began strolling

An SCV Christmas noel on Wakefield Lane

Being one of the “original families” still involved in the Saugus neighborhood tradition, the Lucatero-Haggart household has set up for the Wakefield Lane Winter Wonderland since 1993. “We had only

5 ways to make homes safer

Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with

How to advocate for children at school

There are a number of ways to get involved, including parent-teacher organizations. Parents can represent their children in the educational climate more effectively if they understand how schools operate.

Coloring concrete, and smooth floors

Question No. 1 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 wasn’t very

Major changes coming to new home building methods

Across America, home builders are adopting new approaches to construction to create greener homes with better resale value. One major change that’s tackling energy consumption and rising fuel costs is

How to buy clothes as holiday gifts

Holiday shopping lists are being made, and there is a strong chance that clothing has made many of those lists. Year after year, apparel, along with technology and books, dominate

The SCV begins celebration of Hanukkah

Eight candles will begin to be lit this evening around the world, to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah from Dec. 2-10, continuing a tradition of faith dating back over

Hanukkah: Did you know

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight days and nights and commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrian ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes roughly 2,200 years ago.

Feeling Soapish in Santa Clarita

By Michelle Sathe Signal Staff Writer Walking into Soapish is like stumbling upon a gallery devoted to all things bath and beauty. There are the tall, narrow cakes of soap

Enjoy the SCV Arts Scene Over the Holidays

By Patti Rasmussen Signal Staff Writer While there’s no single art museum in the Santa Clarita Valley yet, there are eight city-sponsored art galleries located around town for your enjoyment.

The Roots of Hanukkah Food Traditions

By Lucie Winborne Signal Contributing Writer A vital part of holiday celebrations is, of course, the variety of delicious food associated with them. Hanukkah, which means “dedication” in Hebrew and