Looking ahead to 2021 with great anticipation
December 25, 2020
As hope springs eternal and the days begin to slowly get longer and warmer once again, we asked some of our local leaders what they’d like to see in the
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Finding the right dog trainer for you and your pet
December 25, 2020
Dogs add an entirely new component to the dynamic of a household. Whether a dog is being welcomed into the bustling home of a family or the more sedate environment
How to prevent eyestrain while gaming
December 25, 2020
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
Unique ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve during the pandemic
December 25, 2020
New Year’s Eve is a highly anticipated day on many people’s calendars. Social schedules tend to be busy during the holiday season, and that typically culminates on December 31, when
The origins of New Year’s Eve traditions
December 25, 2020
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
Ring in the new year with these eggnog toasts
December 25, 2020
Whether you’re a traditionalist, you like to try new flavors or you only drink it when it’s served to you in a toast, this is the time of year for
Simple ways to reduce risk of disease in your garden
December 25, 2020
No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can lead to significant damage and potentially kill plants.
The origins of Baby New Year
December 25, 2020
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
December 25, 2020
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
December 18, 2020
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
Popping Up Festive Holiday Fun
December 18, 2020
During a holiday season that may not quite feel the same for many families, you can add a magic touch to at-home festivities with activities and treats that get everyone
Make marbleized paper at family holiday wrap party
December 18, 2020
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Whether we’re children or adults, we all like to feel useful and part of the holiday festivities. Now’s the time to enlist the kids
Tips for communicating through ‘the mask’
December 18, 2020
It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6-feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19. For people with hearing loss, this is an especially challenging
Pairing your fav holiday movies with food, drink
December 18, 2020
By Amy Anderson Signal Contributing Writer Ah, the holiday season. Like ornaments and fir trees, yule logs and fireplaces, here’s another classic holiday pairing: Christmas movies and food. Everyone has
A few ways to design with authentic materials
December 18, 2020
Creating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role in your design. Elements like natural stone, wood, fiber, metals
Volunteers make a difference
December 18, 2020
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer I stayed a few days with my friend Joan who had a hip replacement last month. It was a gentle reminder that illnesses, diseases
Stocking Stuffers for Everyone on Your List
December 18, 2020
Before you can hang the stockings by the chimney with care, you have to figure out how you’re going to stuff them. Nearly every family has a different approach, but
Family holiday traditions around the globe
December 18, 2020
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Every family has special, and varied, holiday traditions. Some families open gifts on Christmas Eve. Other families have a strict “No Gifts Opened
Potted plants can go well beyond the holidays
December 18, 2020
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Decorate with potted plants to add some last minute festivity to your home, house entry or garden. Most holiday plants can not only add
Tire tips for safe winter driving even here
December 18, 2020
While we may not have extreme winter weather in the Santa Clarita Valley, many of us can hit snow and ice just north of here. And, we can experience slippery