Santa Clarita class of 2020: stronger than ever
May 23, 2020
By Mayor Cameron Smyth As the proud parent of three kids, I know the anticipation and excitement of graduation ceremonies. I’m looking forward to the day when my children will
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Kim shares a few freebies you can find online
May 23, 2020
By Kim Komando, Signal Contributing Writer If you know where to look, there’s a number of free, useful things you can find online. Free online storage in the cloud Cloud
Kids can save lives by getting active at home
May 23, 2020
As millions of people across the globe social distance and self-quarantine to help prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus, kids and families can help save lives by getting active
Donna’s Day: Stuffed New Potatoes: a Spanish tapas snack
May 23, 2020
Do your kids snack all day? Some parents call it “grazing.” And when kids grab a bite here or there, it’s fine, as long as their quick forays into the
Simple and fun crafts to keep kids entertained
May 23, 2020
Keeping children content and occupied isn’t always an easy task — especially with more and more days being spent at home. As parents and caregivers, it can also be challenging
Focusing on your financial health in times of crisis
May 22, 2020
It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are figuring out how to cope with challenges
Time to take to the great outdoors, SCV
May 17, 2020
As Los Angeles County begins to ease the stay-at-home restrictions, the county’s trails and parks are among the first to reopen. With hundreds of trails that traverse the Santa Clarita
Five tips for better home safety this spring
May 16, 2020
As people become more active during the warmer months, keeping home safety top of mind can sometimes go by the wayside. However, when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide
The benefits of a veggie garden
May 16, 2020
Spring has sprung, and with the danger of frost long past it is time to get your summer veggies into the ground. Gardens, of all kinds, can be challenging in
Santa Clarita responds to safer-at-home orders
May 16, 2020
By City Manager Ken Striplin There has been nothing in our lifetime as disruptive to daily life as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There is not a single person in
Nine ways to prevent drowning all year long
May 16, 2020
Spending time in and around water is a favorite pastime for adults and children. Swimming, boating, running through sprinklers and soaking in a nice warm tub can be great ways
Donna’s Day: Bake crunchy treats for yours or your friend’s dog
May 16, 2020
By Donna Erickson, Signal Contributing Editor Much to the disappointment of my snack-starved son, who had just bounded into the house, the note on the kitchen counter by the metal
Exercise caution with youth-based social apps
May 16, 2020
Internet access is no longer limited to desktop or laptop computers. World Advertising Research Center, using data from mobile trade body GSMA, says almost three-quarters of internet users, or roughly
A few cool tech tips that will make your life easier
May 16, 2020
By Kim Komando, Signal Contributing Writer Everybody loves a cool trick. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The
Hair color tips and tricks for the best color results
May 16, 2020
Hair coloring serves various purposes. Some women use differently hued tresses to make dramatic statements, while others want to conceal some gray hairs. Still, some appreciate how hair color can
Bad habits that may be affecting your appearance
May 16, 2020
Who doesn’t want to look and feel her best? Many women go to great lengths in the name of beauty. But not every beauty tip or practice is beneficial. Women
Five tips to help fight sleep deprivation
May 16, 2020
Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believes the sleep they are getting
Canine separation anxiety post stay-at-home order
May 16, 2020
For almost all of us, we have been on “sit and stay” for more than two months. The only person happy about this is the dog. The question is, when
What’s next: taking stock
May 16, 2020
By Mary Petersen, Signal Staff Writer As March blurred into April and now April into May, we’ve grown accustomed to losing track of days and feeling a little disoriented. We’ve
Tips for while the salons are still closed
May 12, 2020
Our hairdressers, salons and beauty parlors have been out of commission for weeks due to COVID-19, leaving many without an idea of how to keep up with their normal beauty