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Ten Thanksgiving fun facts

1. The First Thanksgiving Took Place in 1621 Although there are several accounts as to where the first Thanksgiving celebration took place, the most well-known version describes the inaugural Thanksgiving

Grocery prices surge amid product shortage

Stevenson Ranch resident Vicki Rivera used to love going grocery shopping, opting to shop for each meal rather than getting all her groceries at once, but since the pandemic hit,

The process, and reason, for the Real ID

By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer Although it’s a term that has been floating around in the news over the past few years, only a quarter of Californians have

Where are the best tacos in town?

Tacos, and their various toppings, salsas and shells, comprise a touchy, yet important topic to a number of local residents. Where do your taco loyalties lie? The Santa Clarita Valley

A new leash on life as a peer support K-9

Whoever said old dogs can’t learn new tricks hasn’t met Ginger, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s new peer support K-9. “We’ve had a rough year and a half,” Capt.

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