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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” strong. According to a 2019

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 . However, fertilizing is a very

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 our life getting rid 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 the travel sector as travel

Volunteering can be a family affair. The River Rally is a fun family day to volunteer. Photo city of Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita’s One-Stop Shop to Volunteer 

By Michele E. Buttelman   Signal Staff Writer  Santa Clarita is a city of volunteers. Much of Santa Clarita’s social fabric is built around the culture of volunteerism which can encompass

Five Must-Haves for Outdoor Entertaining 

Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor appliances. Open a new door

Best Foods for a Quicker Workout Result 

By Anna Ryan  For the Signal  While you may be clued up on the necessary exercises to meeting your fitness goals, it’s not always so simple. Your diet is crucial

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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 and travel insurance.   Family vacation

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, shootouts, high stakes poker games,

Expert: Dos and Don’ts of Playing with Cats 

Play is instrumental for pets’ overall health and physical wellbeing. However, many cat lovers may not realize that there are positive and negative ways to engage cats in play.  “Positive

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 you’ll want to give them

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 23 the Summer X Games

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.  Decorate them in red, white,

The Beach Boys will light up the night with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Bowl’s legendary fireworks on July 2, 3 and 4.

July 4th Star-Spangled Celebrations 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer   The Fourth of July is like no other day in the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley. Parades, picnics, BBQs, family, fun