Sunday Signal

How to help aging adults adapt to technology

Children, adolescents and young adults likely cannot imagine a life without modern technology. Technology may have pervaded every part of life in the 21st century, but it wasn’t so long

Butternut squash makes a hearty soup for winter

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Here’s a rich-tasting, family-friendly recipe of hearty butternut squash soup that you simply won’t want to pass up. No need to precook the fresh

Did You Know? The damage that leaves can do

Leaves that fall from trees can be a marvel to behold. But leaves can stain exterior surfaces when they eventually settle on vehicles, concrete driveways, patios, and other surfaces, become

Exciting projects on the horizon in 2021

By Ken Striplin City Manager This week not only brings an end to 2020, it also enables us to evaluate progress made under the Santa Clarita 2020 strategic plan. Over

Top Mexican food trends for 2021

Many families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to add to the menu.  One of the

Five ways to make your home eco-friendly

An earth-friendly approach to your home isn’t just good for the environment. Making minor adjustments with sustainability in mind can enhance your enjoyment and comfort while reducing expenses related to

How to prevent eyestrain while gaming

Gaming may be the world’s most popular pastime. Data from the games market and analytics experts at NewZoo estimates that roughly 2.7 billion people, or about 35% of the global

The origins of New Year’s Eve traditions

Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays.  Some celebrants may adhere to traditions

The origins of Baby New Year

Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year’s holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television

The year that was, and wasn’t, in movies

By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer You already know this has been the most unusual year in the 125-year history of commercial movies, and you already know about the delayed

Looking forward to a new year

By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita Mayor It is my honor to serve as Mayor of Santa Clarita as we head into the New Year. I believe I can speak for