By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Safety in Santa Clarita is a community-wide effort. The City’s partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff ’s Station and a data-driven approach
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My friend’s husband is in the hospital. He has had various tests, procedures and biopsies for the last few months and can’t seem to
An inviting, well-tended landscape can add significant curb appeal to a home. Such a landscape also can serve as a point of pride and welcome homeowners each evening as they
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer For those of us who could use an unexpected surprise to chase away the winter doldrums, here’s an idea that’s hard to beat. No,
When you decide to renovate your home — whether to sell or make improvements — setting a budget can be a challenge. Knowing what you want to accomplish may be
By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer Dozens of amateur crime scene investigators were searching for clues to determine the death of four victims in 24 hours at the Veterans
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer My best cheese fondue memory goes back to a summer in Switzerland, the country of its origin. After hours of hiking trails in the
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Murderville’ *** (out of four) A six-episode series available Thursdays on Netflix. In the premiere episode of the Netflix procedural suspense comedy “Murderville,” Will
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Two of the main reasons why people choose to live and raise their family in Santa Clarita are the proximity to nature and
By Jim Walker Sunday Signal Staff Writer Doña Uhrig Sunday Signal Editor Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. But heart
By Bridget Lowel Signal Contributing Writer The Super Bowl is here, and if you’re anything like us, you haven’t done much of anything to prepare a menu. But food is
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Staff Writer If you have an interest in your genealogy—in other words, where you came from—the Valencia Family History Center offers information about your roots
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Staff Writer Are you looking for something unique to give your loved one for Valentine’s Day? Below are a few ideas that your Valentine will
By Jim Walker Sunday Signal Staff Writer Maybe you are retired and coming to the Santa Clarita Valley to be near loved ones, or maybe you’ve lived here for decades
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Most chore charts — the ones where the days of the week run across the top and the chores are listed down one side
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Staff Writer As the global pandemic continues to force many people into isolation, several new shows in 2022 can help pass the time — as
The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including
With plenty of cold-weather events and gatherings to celebrate alongside loved ones, one classic way to warm up the crowd is hot, comforting food. Soups, chili, casseroles and more provide
Pets are the lights of their owners’ lives. And keeping pets healthy is key to extending the warmth and love for years. Dr. Ernie Ward, nationally renowned veterinarian, pet author
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager You’ve got a friend, books, resources and more at the Santa Clarita Public Library. Regardless of your age or interest, books can take