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Whale Watching in Southern California 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Southern California is blessed with an amazing climate, stunning mountains and the beautiful and majestic Pacific Ocean. It should be no surprise that

Five Ways to Get Your Pet Ready for Fall 

Pets provide unconditional love to their companions; in return, it’s important to make sure they live happy and healthy lives by providing the best care possible.  This means making sure

The César E. Chávez National Monument was designated a national monument in 2012. The memorial garden features a gravesite and fountain honoring Cesar Chavez and a remembrance of the farmworker movement's martyrs. The Memorial Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend Celebrations 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Labor Day, the official end of summer and the last travel three-day weekend travel escape before end of the year festivities begin to

A Second Wind 

Downshifting to Fall  By Mary Petersen  Signal Staff Writer  Our grandson started kindergarten last week. There was plenty of fanfare preparing him for this momentous occasion. New backpack, lunchbox, haircut,

Cooking Clean 

With many people focused on achieving a cleaner and healthier lifestyle, taking actionable steps such as recycling, using less hot water and eating nutritious foods can help lower your carbon

Augusta National Golf is famous for hosting The Masters. COURTESY PHOTO.

The World’s Most Desired Golf Courses 

By Grahm Green  Special to The Signal  Augusta, Sawgrass & St Andrews are the courses golf fans want to play at the most.  Augusta National is the most popular golf

Declutter Bathrooms in Six Simple Steps 

Due to their small size and heavy usage, bathrooms can become messy, cluttered areas for many families. For those with smaller bathrooms, storage solutions can be even harder to find.

Three Healthy Habits to Protect Your Skin 

As the first line of defense against the outside world, skin is the body’s largest organ and takes on an important role in maintaining overall health. While products like sunscreen

Possible Long-Term Allergy Relief Options 

Warmer weather means flowers and trees are blooming, but for the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, it also means coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion and other symptoms

Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Mark Your Calendars —  

Community Fun and Helping Great Local Causes  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  With children back in school can event season in the Santa Clarita Valley be far behind?

The Last Bookstore. COURTESY PHOTO

So, You Think You Know Los Angeles? 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Anyone who has lived in Southern California for an extended period usually believes they know all the interesting places to visit and take

The 14 freeway. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

The History of Los Angeles Freeways 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Los Angeles is famous for its freeways. If you were born and raised in Los Angeles County you have probably been driving the

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Adventures in Adrenaline 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Whether it’s soaring over the ocean in a seaplane or doing aerobatics over vineyards in a biplane, river rafting, rock climbing, bungee jumping

Reconsider That Fixer Upper 

Financing option makes home improvement more attainable  For younger homeowners and first-time homebuyers in particular, money is likely to be tight. When most available cash is directed to the best

The El Moro Elfin Forest is home to an ancient oak grove of trees that grow only 4 to 20 feet tall. Photo El Moro Elfin Forest.

Midsummer Road Trip Time 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  It’s hot. No, it’s really hot. It’s that time of year in the Santa Clarita Valley when everyone seems to either be in