Reduce your risk of another heart attack or stroke
August 8, 2020
After a heart attack or stroke, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. However, lifestyle changes and working closely with your doctor to manage your health
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Donna’s Day: Add flowers to your dish and make your life bloom
August 8, 2020
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor “You can have your cake and blossoms too,” was the greeting my friend Janet proclaimed when she arrived for coffee on my deck last
Take precautions to prevent sunstroke in your pets
August 8, 2020
By Michelle Sathe Signal Contributing Writer Summer can be the most fun time of year for people — and pets. Enjoying a beautiful summer day together is great, but the
To your good health — Swimmer fears repeat of Legionnaires’ disease
August 8, 2020
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach ’m 73, male and have been swimming a mile in inside pools every day for 10 years. Two months ago, I
Outdoor adventures meant to push your limits
August 8, 2020
As what feels like an eternity in quarantine continues, some feel like they’ve exhausted all the traditional, family-friendly options for fun in the sun this summer. But knowing that for
Carving out their slice of the American dream
August 8, 2020
It’s been 30 years since Lucky and Manjit Singh moved to the United States from India. In that time, they’ve had two children, owned a convenience store and, more recently,
The Signal begins voting for annual ‘Best Of’
August 5, 2020
Where is the most popular option to take the family’s golden retriever when it’s time for a haircut? How does one find out the best place to take the Wagon
Restaurants expand local summer dining options
August 2, 2020
At a time when the coronavirus is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, restaurants across the Santa Clarita Valley are stepping up their game to provide guests with unique outdoor
Custom millwork can add appeal and a classic feel
August 2, 2020
Homeowners are discovering that architectural accents can go a long way toward improving both the look and value of their homes. When renovating a space, the term “millwork” may be
Common skin-care ingredients that are good for you
August 1, 2020
The skincare industry is thriving. Many products feature prominently in daily self-care routines, and various items — particularly those with natural and organic ingredients — have surged in popularity. The
Where to find and enjoy Santa Clarita’s public art
August 1, 2020
By Mayor Cameron Smyth I f you’re out and about is Santa Clarita, you are bound to run into one of many public art pieces installed throughout our community. Whether
COC ‘fall’ teams gearing up for sports seasons
August 1, 2020
By Noelle Blumel Signal Contributing Writer Perry Smith Sunday Signal Editor While teams would normally be gearing up for intense offseason workouts this time of year, College of the Canyons
How parents can help with schools’ distance learning
August 1, 2020
Distance learning is the new norm for the fall. That was decided over the course of the last few weeks here locally while schools and districts around the country grapple
Donna’s Day: Hammer natural prints with garden leaves
August 1, 2020
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor Green leaves just don’t get the attention they deserve. Usually, we “ooh” and “aah” in the fall at the emerging splashy colors of crimson
Getting fit, staying socially distanced in the SCV
August 1, 2020
Although not an easy feat, many gym owners in the Santa Clarita Valley successfully hurdled through the first wave of coronavirus shutdowns and quickly adapted to the second round that
How to capture the best photos with your phone
August 1, 2020
Smartphone cameras are getting better and better with each update released, so it’s no surprise that we are uploaded billions of photos to social media daily. Whether you want to
Graves’ disease: Focus should be on eye health
August 1, 2020
People living with Graves’ disease have a lot to focus on. The disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes an overproduction of the thyroid hormone, causes a variety of troublesome symptoms,
Comedy Central’s Povitsky: ‘Hot for My Name’
August 1, 2020
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Hot for My Name’ “If you need to go onstage and get attention from a big group of people, that means something’s wrong with
Cook it Once … Enjoy it Twice
August 1, 2020
Cook once, eat twice. It’s a kitchen practice as simple as it sounds. Cook a base dish that can be enjoyed today and used for an entirely different meal tomorrow.
Car maintenance and social distancing
August 1, 2020
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the winter of 2019-20 required people of all ages and backgrounds to make changes in their daily lives. Elderly men and women