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Be involved and give back this holiday season

By Cameron Smyth Santa Clarita City Mayor If 2020 has taught us anything, it has reinforced the importance of giving back to our community and ensuring our family, friends, neighbors

Easing into seasonal plans

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My two year old grandson and his dad planted a garden this summer. His dad built wooden boxes to house the herbs and veggies

Some thanksgiving lessons from the garden

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer As so many of us worry about national or global issues and so much more, our stress levels increase. Add in pressure from holiday

Thanksgiving Dessert

When it comes to fall, certain foods become an iconic representation of the season. Sweet treats are certainly part of the seasonal traditions for many families, especially when they call

Dine-in and to-go Turkey Day options in SCV

With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s guaranteed that Thanksgiving will look a bit different this year. This year, as public health officials urge people

Hospice versus palliative care

The opportunity to live independently is a goal for many people as they plan for retirement. While there’s much people can do to plan for financial independence in their golden

Grappling with a chance to make history

America once again has a chance to make history.  America Lopez, that is.  She entered her senior year this fall ranked No. 1 in the state of California for her

Marching to the beat of a different drum

Last October, Canyon High School’s Gold Star Brigade marching band and color guard were one of dozens of schools competing in the Wildcat Classic in front of thousands at College

Kid-made place cards enliven holiday table

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Thanksgiving Day and the “here before you know it” December holiday season are approaching. The weeks of celebration are all about giving, sharing and

Cancer can also affect your furry friends

Cancer can strike any person at any time. Cancer does not discriminate based on gender, age or nationality, nor are pets immune to this potentially deadly disease. The American Veterinary

Controlling potassium when you have kidney disease

Foods high in potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte, offer health and nutrition benefits. Potassium helps muscles, including the heart, expand and contract, but for people whose kidneys can’t filter

How not to fowl up when buying a turkey

By Beau Harper Signal Staff Writer Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quali­ty product. The decision of which to purchase is

City of Santa Clarita honored for innovation

By Ken Striplin City Manager  “Innovation is seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought.” — Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi The City of Santa Clarita prides itself on

A Full Menu for Fun-Filled Holiday Festivities

When holiday meals turn into all-day events, having meals ready from morning to night becomes an important part of seasonal hosting. Starting with breakfast through the main course followed by