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Getting ready for the Dark Realm

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer Regardless of whether you flee from them or run toward them, the haunted houses around the Santa Clarita Valley arrive each year, providing

How a council helped calm a community

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor One of Capt. Justin Diez’s top priorities in March 2020 when he took the helm at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was community

Satisfy your sweet tooth for Halloween

By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer October marks the beginning of the holiday season, with the start of Halloween and spooky parties, which for a lot of people means family

October days for the dogs

Each and every day, our pups shower us with unconditional love and attention, truly embodying the phrase “man’s best friend,” as they wag their tails each and every time we

How to shop securely online

No one is immune to scams, not even Nathan Grant, senior credit industry analyst at Credit Card Insider, who tells the story of a time he was tricked online by

Fighting an uphill battle

“When will you be done with treatment?” It’s the most common question metastatic breast cancer patients receive, but also one of the hardest to answer. Unfortunately, unlike many other forms

Making a menu that’s favorable for fall

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer The leaves are changing, the air is getting chillier and the light colors around your home decor are becoming slightly cozier. Fall is

For a bon voyage, you should be careful

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer For some, the notion of traveling — especially on airplanes flying at a usual altitude — has always been a scary proposition. Full-year

Fall harvest: It’s prime picking time

While it may not feel quite like fall here in the Santa Clarita Valley, as temperatures remain warm, the end of September signals that autumn is in the air and

Five simple, Natural ways to boost immunity

Your body’s immune system protects against illness and infection, fighting off threats before you even know there’s a problem. Even though your immune system usually does its job automatically, you

Up close and personal with wildlife in the SCV

The Santa Clarita Valley is surrounded by open space, meaning its residents are often catching glimpses of some of the natural wildlife that calls its hills and valleys home. However,

How they hope to help feed the need

What looks like an oversized birdhouse sitting in front of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church is much more than meets the eye. When three Girl Scouts in Troop No. 7102

Help with the journey back to the classroom

Children who have headed back to the classroom this fall are facing unusual challenges as they return to full-time in-person learning this school year. “This year is definitely different and