Sunday Signal

Expert tips for welcoming a new kitten home

Fostering kittens and cats has risen in popularity during these unprecedented times, and many pet lovers are becoming fosters to help overcrowded animal shelters. Fostering a kitten can be a

How to do your online shopping like a pro

Over the past year, online shopping has become the norm for all kinds of purchases, from groceries and household essentials to gifts and clothing. Shopping for clothes and other items

Seeking Sasquatch

Bigfoot, Squatch, Skunk Ape, Woods Devil … the Sasquatch is known by many regional names throughout the world. Tales of Sasquatch can be found throughout Native American culture.  The Algonquian

Do-it-yourself strategies to deep-clean carpeting

What’s underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing.  A study of home buyer preferences using data from the National Association of

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