Nobody’s perfect — Not even the gardening ‘experts’
March 20, 2022
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer We like to believe that the garden experts (yeah, like me) who write the books we buy, direct us with what we should do
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The Community Gardens of Santa Clarita Where good things grow
March 13, 2022
By Jim Walker Signal Staff Writer As spring approaches and pandemic worries ease, you might finally be raising your head out of the compost of the last couple years, and
Traditional Irish Favorites
March 13, 2022
We get it, Ireland — Guinness and potatoes right? Well, not quite. The Irish do love a good helping of potatoes added to any dish, but traditional Irish food is
‘The Lakers Dynasty’ is Full of Talent, Flashy Legacy of the Era
March 13, 2022
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty’ *** (out of four) Episodes air Sundays on HBO and stream on HBO Max. It was
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun Make a Decorative Paper Shamrock for St. Patty’s Day
March 13, 2022
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer For those of us who don’t claim Ireland in our lineage, it’s a stretch to dance a jig, much less remember to wear something
Why It Pays for Seniors to Maintain Good Credit
March 13, 2022
The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a home. Those rewards can benefit
Discover the Emerald Isle
March 13, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer When we think of Ireland, we often conjure up images of shamrocks, St. Patrick’s Day and leprechauns. However, there’s more to Ireland than
Enjoy One Story One City Throughout March
March 13, 2022
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager March 1 kicked off the Santa Clarita Public Library’s much-anticipated One Story One City Program. The 2022 program invites residents to read and
Everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer March 17 is celebrated not only in Ireland, but also throughout the world by Irish and non-Irish alike. St. Paddy’s Day is known
How to Prep Landscapes for New Plants This Spring
March 13, 2022
New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable
The struggle to focus during a pandemic
March 8, 2022
By Karen Marroquin Signal Staff Writer Amy Daniels wakes up, exercises, swiftly gets ready for the day and heads to her office in Santa Clarita. She meets with donors, sponsors and
The 94th Anniversary of the St. Francis Dam Disaster
March 6, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer On March 12 it will be 94 years since the night in 1928 when, at 30 seconds past 11:57 p.m., the mighty St.
Local Educators Share Tips From Their Pandemic Experience
March 6, 2022
By Jim Walker Signal Staff Writer What do you wish you knew before the pandemic began? Joanna White, director of special education with the William S. Hart Union High School
What To Do if You’re Forced To Evacuate
March 6, 2022
Natural disasters and extreme weather pose a significant threat. No one is invulnerable to such events, and even if the idea of evacuating your home seems unlikely, preparing for evacuation
Take Advantage of the City’s Bulky Item Pick-Up Program
March 6, 2022
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Being a resident of Santa Clarita has its perks. In addition to the new Canyon Country Community Center and The Cube — Ice
Protecting Your Pets from Outdoor Pests
March 6, 2022
As the weather warms, pet owners nationwide are bracing themselves for flea and tick season. If you have ever dealt with a flea infestation, you know how important it is
Gardening for Birds and Bees in Santa Clarita
February 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley can be challenging due to climate, drought and pests. However, a simple garden to benefit both bees
Wildflower Watch 2022
February 27, 2022
By Doña Uhrig Sunday Signal Editor It won’t be a super bloom like what we saw in 1998, 2005, 2016 or 2019, but the wildflowers are starting to bloom and
Road Rehab — More Than Just Repavement
February 27, 2022
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager The City of Santa Clarita’s annual Road Rehab project does more than just repave roads — it also works to stabilize our critical
Former Rangers Tatum and Lulu are Doggedly Good in ‘Dog’
February 27, 2022
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Dog’ *** (out of four) United Artists Releasing presents a film directed by Reid Carolin and Channing Tatum and written by Reid Carolin. Rated