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Emergency Preparedness 28 Years from Northridge

Southern California is due for the earthquake that experts and residents alike have dubbed “The Big One,” according to seismologists at The California Institute of Technology. “The further in time

Explore desert oddities

Thinking of warmer places to visit during the Southern California winters? Here are some interesting places to put on your to-do list. Dinosaurs in the Desert Ricardo Breceda calls himself

New year, new me: Gym goals for 2022

By Emily Alvarenga Signal Senior Staff Writer As we head into another new year, many will be lacing up those sneakers to work on one of their New Year’s resolutions:

Reaching for the stars

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer The Astronomical Society of the Pacific has presented Christine Hirst, an astronomy teacher at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, with the Thomas J. Brennan

Sometimes all you need is soup

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer Few foods can transcend continents and cultures the way soup can, and during January, it’s no surprise that it’s national soup month. Soup

Finance pros offer post-pandemic planning

After another year of pandemic stresses and strains, many are setting much-needed financial money goals to get back on track in the new year. It’s no surprise that more than

SCV leaders reflect on 2021, look ahead to 2022

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer Many Americans celebrate the New Year by spending time with family, watching the countdown or celebrating at a bar or restaurant. And, many

New Year’s Eve in the SCV: What to do?

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer Looking for a local and unique way to ring in the new year? As 2021 comes to a close and residents prepare to

The most wonderful time for hot chocolate

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Well, despite some of our best intentions and hard work, 2020 has proven itself on numerous occasions to not be the year we had

Finding fun in the snow

As temperatures begin to cool — even if only slightly — and the leaves start changing color, it’s clear the beginning of the snow season is upon us. While it

‘Tis the season for… Tamales!

By Victor Corral Martinez Signal Staff Writer A staple during the holidays in many Latino households is the iconic tamales at the dinner table, a treat that many families bond

Get ready to travel

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer For some, the notion of traveling — especially on airplanes flying at a usual altitude of 42,000 feet — has always been a