By Phillipa Collins For The Signal Holidaymakers in the U.S. are increasingly looking for vacations where they don’t need to worry about expensive overseas flights and travel insurance. Family vacation
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer People are now focusing on having “experiences” rather than buying “things.” This trend can be seen clearly in the travel sector as travel
These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make. Decorate them in red, white,
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The Bear’ 3 Stars (out of four) Ten new episodes on Hulu. It’s time to Bear Down. Just about every major character in Season
By Daniel Hon Signal Writer The Signal July 1, 1988 — A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades, shootouts, high stakes poker games,
More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July
Play is instrumental for pets’ overall health and physical wellbeing. However, many cat lovers may not realize that there are positive and negative ways to engage cats in play. “Positive
The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water
Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family — they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely you’ll want to give them
An 8-day, multicity event that starts in San Diego and ends in Ventura. By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer From July 15 to July 23 the Summer X Games
If you’re one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you know what a great choice they can be, whether you play sports, want to avoid the nuisance
Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind. One ripple effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was more time spent
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager As July approaches, the time grows near for an upcoming change to our waste hauler services here in Santa Clarita. As many of
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer The Fourth of July is like no other day in the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley. Parades, picnics, BBQs, family, fun
When your family’s favorite dishes inevitably grow tired, a touch of sweetness may be all you need to freshen up the flavor of classic recipes. Keep tried-and-true dinners on the
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The Flash’ 3 Stars (out of four) Warner Bros. presents a film directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Christina Hodson. Rated PG-13. In
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer If you’re looking to Top Chef-up your Fourth of July BBQ game you’ll want to forgo the obvious choices of traditional American fare
The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs and oxygen from that air moves to your blood. At the same time, carbon
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Whenever you talk about the “best” of any category, the term “best” is often in the eye of the beholder. Many campgrounds and
Movies, Music Under the Summer Stars By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Summer in Southern California means outdoor film nights and concerts on star-filled summer evenings. From Castaic Lake