Sunday Signal

Eyeing investments during a global pandemic

It’s no surprise, the nation entered a recession as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact each market in one aspect or another. Though the economy all but shut down completely,

Pumpkins and the resulting spice bars and bread

Halloween isn’t complete without jack-o’-lanterns, and jack-o’-lanterns can’t be made without pumpkins. Plenty of people are familiar with pumpkins thanks to their connection to Halloween and, of course, pumpkin pie,

Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel

Kitchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition.  Due to the sheer amount of time families

Commit to getting the care you need

Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, living

Bee-friendly living

By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Life is always abuzz in the Holmlund household. Working parents and three active kids under 11 come and go from their welcoming Santa Cruz

Having a haunted Halloween time, in costume

By Reena Newhall For The Signal Could you ever imagine preparing for a Halloween season like this? This year, Halloween will be set apart from all other years — specifically

Getting back on the set or the movie ranch

By Emily Alvarenga & Perry Smith When the coronavirus pandemic swept through California, the film industry, like many other businesses, came to a screeching halt.  Since then, productions have been

Scary Good Food

Introducing kids to unfamiliar flavors doesn’t have to be a frightful experience. Getting creative and taking cues from some beloved characters may be all it takes for families to explore