Sunday Signal

Prepare for your Springtime garden

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer While many landscapes are slumbering through the winter in North America, our gardens offer plenty of outdoor activities for the Santa Clarita gardener.  Historically,

Recapturing that movie magic at the drive-in

By Ken Striplin City Manager Motion pictures have captivated audiences around the world since the earliest known exhibition of the technology more than 140 years ago. Over the years, as

Humor and healthy aging

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer I received my second Covid vaccine a week ago. It’s hard to imagine that a full year has passed since we began this Covid

Rapid heartbeat appears normal on EKG

By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach  had symptoms of lightheadedness, so my doctor ordered an EKG and sent me to a cardiologist. They did a heart

When the coastline is calling you

In the midst of a global pandemic, many industries across the globe and throughout the Santa Clarita Valley have reported high financial strains and losses as a result of universal

SCV teen keeping an eye on the goal

From the time Santa Clarita native Marcus Ferkranus was 5 years old, he’s been working to accomplish his dream of becoming a professional soccer player. Since then, the now 17-year-old

What’s behind slow computers

Few things can derail a productive workday more quickly than a slow computer. Many a professional has encountered the dreaded slowdown or spinning color wheel, only to sit in frustration

What protein, carbs and fat do for your body

A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with physical activity, a nutritious diet can serve as the foundation for a long, healthy life. The

Turn old crayons into an art project

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer If broken and worn-down crayons are showing up in drawers, backpacks, art-supply tubs and even the car, don’t throw them out! Instead, collect them

Living with low vision

Visual impairment affects people of all ages and all walks of life. The American Foundation for the Blind defines visual impairment, often referred to as “low vision,” as any vision

First steps to planning your Wedding

By Michele Lutes Signal Staff Writer Your engagement should leave you feeling happy, loved and optimistic but eventually, when the reality of wedding planning sets in, it can leave you

Capturing the celestial skies from Santa Clarita

Glimmering star clusters, distant galaxies and sporadic fireballs that light up the skies. It’s all visible from the backyards of populated neighborhoods of the Santa Clarita Valley.  That is, if

Addressing backyard messes that a pet can make

Pets benefit households in myriad ways. The Animal Health Foundation notes that being around pets can decrease cortisol levels — a hormone activated by stress. Pets also may inspire their