By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor Looking upward on a morning run, I was caught off guard when I spotted branches of leaves that were green, turning to yellow and
By Cameron Smyth Santa Clarita City Mayor Picture this: you’re at your favorite restaurant for some much-needed time outside of the house. You’re enjoying the fresh air and watching the
Resilience — the capacity to prepare for, adapt to and grow through disruption, trauma and loss — is a skill many parents want for their children. However, there is more
Though she was only 6 years old at the time, Jan. 17, 1994, is a day longtime Newhall resident Colleen Oliver will never forget. Startled awake at 4:31 a.m., Oliver
While the professionals might have a chance, or are presently taking their chance, to return to the sport they love, the same is not being said for the young athletes
Let’s face it: With our return to the movie theater we’re used to after an already monthslong shutdown brought forth by the pandemic, you probably already finished going through Netflix
From Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the magnificent mansion of silent movie star William S. Hart, these landmarks in the Santa Clarita Valley are a “must-see” for every SCV
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor When it comes to the annual back-to-school supply list for young students, crayons are still at the top. It’s no secret that kids love
Curb appeal is beneficial in various ways. Curb appeal can make a home more attractive to prospective buyers and give existing homeowners a place they want to come home to.
Whether you’re thinking about a bathroom update, kitchen overhaul or any other type of home improvement project, these tips from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Pairing a delicious meal with the perfect wine can be a match made in heaven. Wine novices may be intimidated by the challenge of making the perfect pairing, but they
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Project Power’ Rated R (for violence, bloody images, drug content and some language). Running time: 111 minutes. Netflix. Anyone can be a superhero in
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer It has been said that the only cure for grief is to grieve. The dilemma is how to do that under the current circumstances.
By Ken Striplin City Manager If the last few weeks have been any indication, it is going to be a destructive fire season in the Santa Clarita Valley. I want
As Santa Clarita Valley residents enter month six of the quarantine, it’s as if the pandemic has transported us back to an era where there’s endless time to fill. With
Billions of people across the globe take medications each day. Certain medications can help people with potentially debilitating or even deadly conditions live normal lives, while others can help people
It’s not always easy to be at home with kids day after day, but with a little creativity, you can beat cabin fever. Whether you’re in your own backyard or
Several months have passed since the onset of the statewide safer-at-home orders, which have kept residents indoors and away from those outside of one’s family unit or from their favorite
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor My friend Bonnie is a professional weaver. I know she’s a pro, not only because it says so on her labels, but when I
California is home to nine national parks, more than any other state — Alaska is second with eight. History of National Parks On March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National