Sunday Signal

Common warning signs of arthritis

Arthritis has name recognition, even among people who are not suffering from it. But despite that recognition, arthritis is not as well understood as one might think. According to the

SCV residents helping each other out

When 62-year-old Janine Mai posted on Facebook, asking for suggestions because her usual home-delivery grocery service was completely booked, she had no idea she’d be overwhelmed by the replies. “What

David Hegg

David Hegg | I’m Mature. I Am! I Am! I Am!

By David Hegg  Somewhere, someone snuck into our social dictionary and changed the meaning of “maturity.” The consequence of this is a growing sense that those character qualities and ethical

The celebration of Passover during a trying time

Many are familiar with the story of Passover, the Exodus from Egypt. Each year we recount how our ancestors were liberated at this time of year. In Hebrew Egypt is called Mitzrayim, the “Narrow Place.”

The Time Ranger

50 Years Ago: The Darkest Day in CHP History

I trust you folks are doing well and are finding the blessings and gifts tucked between the hardships. I know I am. Getting time to work on that novel finally. Taking walks. Chatting with loved ones via the miracle of technology.

Five ways to improve heart health

If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for

Tips for container gardening

Gardening is beneficial in various ways. The AARP states that some of the health perks associated with gardening include improved mood, increased vitamin D levels (which benefits bones and immune

Sanitizing Amazon and freebies in a pandemic

By Kim Komando, Signal Contributing Writer Suddenly without much preparation, Americans were told to stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19. Remote working was no longer an option just

Great ways to bond with your new infant

A parent’s job begins the moment a woman learns she is pregnant. Upon receiving such news, women typically make important changes to ensure the well-being of the fetuses growing inside

Add ‘recycling right’ to your daily lessons

By City Manager Ken Striplin We are in uncharted territory. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our daily lives. Many parents now find themselves filling the role

Home activities to encourage family health

By Lauren Budman, For The Signal  Humans are social creatures, and isolation can be challenging, even leading to poor mental health outcomes. So it’s important to stay connected with others

Taking a walk on the wild side

As lines at Santa Clarita Valley grocery stores grow longer, naturalist Pascal Baudar is spending his time in the fresh air of the Angeles National Forest, foraging for wild plants.

Outdoor rooms to the rescue

Landscaping has sometimes been seen as a garnish to cover space around the house. But now that we find ourselves grated down with severely contagious viral attacks, our frazzled lives