By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘Expecting Amy’ Amy Schumer is a pregnant movie and TV star who is experiencing nausea unlike anything we usually see pregnant women endure in
By Angela Shelf Medearis Signal Contributing Writer Strawberries have been considered a tasty and nutritious treat for hundreds of years. Nutritional experts believe that strawberries are as close as you
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer W ho hasn’t heard the joke about COVID-19 — not referring to the name of the virus but the number of pounds gained during
The best home upgrades not only make spaces more livable and energy-efficient but are also cost-effective. Making energy-efficient improvements is a savvy way to save money on utility bills, curb
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita has its unique challenges for gardeners. It has variable microclimates with hot inland summer temperatures, dry air, and lean soil. The lack
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor You can do more with a newspaper than just read and recycle it. Use it to make a hat — and wear it at
A s states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily routines of hanging out with
By City Manager Ken Striplin Rising temperatures and increasing winds in Southern California can create the perfect conditions for a fire to spark in our community, and we’ve had several
Avid gardeners know that compost can add vital nutrients to soil used in gardens, container plants and lawns. The fact that compost is so versatile and nutrient-dense may not even
Kitchen remodels are a popular home improvement project that help homeowners recoup large percentages of their initial investments at resale. A kitchen remodel can invigorate a home and make the
It is customary for people to take inventory of their lives as they grow older, wondering about their impact on the world and the people closest to them. A legacy
Rich, creamy and decadent, cheesecake is enjoyed across the globe. There are many famous cheesecake bakeries in North America, and those who can’t resist digging their forks into this beloved
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer At the outset of 2020, if you had told me the No. 1 movie at the box office in late June would be “Jurassic
By Kim Komando Signal Contributing Writer Cybercrimes are on the rise with hackers and scammers chomping at the bit for a shot at your system. There’s one tool that should
By Keith Roach, M.D. Signal Contributing Writer Dear Dr. Roach hat can you tell me about fructose intolerance and/or malabsorption? Is there a genetic predisposition to this? Can it develop later
Despite the sadness, uncertainty and disruption to millions of people’s lives, the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has provided some silver linings. One such positive side effect of people being asked to
At a time when the strength of the U.S. economy and personal finance is on most renters’ minds, low down payment mortgage options are more appealing than ever. With mortgage
Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent each year on anti-aging and anti-wrinkling treatments in an effort to improve one’s appearance and mask potential signs of aging. Zion Market Research
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Editor Is there soon to be a new baby in the house? As the new member joins the family, the household may feel as if
Consistent website traffic is an essential building block for a successful online business. While paid ads and search engine optimization are valuable strategies, there are some lesser known, but equally