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Exercise Like a Senior Athlete 

It’s vital to stay active as you age, but how can you keep working toward your fitness goals during the sweltering summer heat? Exercising outdoors

Lawn and Garden 

How to Keep Your Lawn Looking Green  Homeowners’ fasciation with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing”

The Basics of Fertilizing Your Lawn 

Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address a different issue, can make homeowners’ heads spin .

Decluttering 101 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  It is said we spend the first half of our lives acquiring “things” and the second half of

Riding a cable car in San Francisco may not be an unusual travel activity, but visiting the museum that houses the operating system for cars is a loud, but exciting experience. Photo Visit California.

Experience San Francisco 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  People are now focusing on having “experiences” rather than buying “things.” This trend can be seen clearly in

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The Best Cities for a Family Vacation 

By Phillipa Collins  For The Signal  Holidaymakers in the U.S. are increasingly looking for vacations where they don’t need to worry about expensive overseas flights

The Spirit of Past July Fourths 

By Daniel Hon  Signal Writer  The Signal July 1, 1988 — A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades,

Creatively Display Your Favorite Photos 

Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family — they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely

Curren Caples during Men's Skate Street Finals at 2015 X Games Austin in Austin, TX. ©Mark Kohlman/ESPN

California 2023 X Games 

An 8-day, multicity event that starts in San Diego and ends in Ventura.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  From July 15 to July

4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes 

These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make.