
The City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget process
By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Each year, staff spends six months preparing the City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget. The process includes gathering input and guidance from the

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager Each year, staff spends six months preparing the City of Santa Clarita’s annual budget. The process includes gathering input and guidance from the

Warm, sunny days are the perfect setting for making family memories, but they’re also ideal opportunities to encourage kids to get creative and let their imaginations soar. These ideas for

Humans’ desire to live independently begins in adolescence and continues into older adulthood. Though many seniors can handle the tasks of daily life on their own, others may need varying

A combination of factors, including low interest rates and a pandemic-driven decision by many city dwellers to look for houses in the suburbs, has created a housing boom for much

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer

By Raychel Stewart Signal Staff Writer Just like many celebrate a birthday month, ice cream not only has National Ice Cream Day on July 18, but National Ice Cream Month

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer When the U.S. Men’s Volleyball Team enters Ariake Arena in Tokyo to take on their best counterparts from around the world, two of the

Medications are utilized in various ways. Some people take medication to treat issues like headaches or the common cold, while medicine also may be used to treat serious diseases like

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer Two and a half stars (out of four) A six-episode series airing Sundays on HBO starting July 11, and streaming on HBO Max. We

Fresh fruit is finally in season. When the sun is out and kids are hitting the pool, it’s also time to indulge in some sweet fruit flavors. Watermelon, berries, bananas

By Raychel Stewart Signal Staff Writer With hot nights and even hotter days, summer can be a struggle between staying cool and maintaining an affordable energy bill. From portable units

By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita City Mayor This summer, Santa Clarita is experiencing one of the driest and most fire-prone seasons on record, with temperatures soaring and vegetation withered and

Keeping up on the latest fashion trends often means having a foot firmly planted in the past. Experts say fashion is cyclical, which means there’s a good chance that if

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Staff Writer The beach is a place used around the world for friends, family and loved ones to gather on and enjoy relaxation around one another.

By Raychel Stewart Signal Staff Writer As summer ramps up and the mercury continues to rise, art activities can be a great way to keep cool, fill idle time and

By Dawn Megli After more than a year of COVID restrictions limiting large gatherings, Santa Clarita will be dancing to the sound of life returning to normal at the inaugural

By Jane Gates Signal Contributing Writer Water gardening has become very popular all over the country. The romantic image of an oasis in the desert has always held a magical

While most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves. A new survey commissioned by The Genius of Play

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer Showtime presents a documentary directed by Andre Gaines. No MPAA rating. Running time: 100 minutes. Available Sunday on Showtime. “Segregation isn’t all bad. Have

Warm weather brings many changes. Warm weather can make travel more enjoyable and affords people more time to comfortably enjoy the great outdoors. It’s best to keep safety in mind