Crafting hope and inspired guitar play in the SCV
October 9, 2020
In the dusty walk-in storage unit next to the otherwise quiet rural home with a swing set in the front yard off Red Rover Mine Road, Ken Pfalzgraf creates music.
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Screenings, self-care important parts of ‘Think Pink!’
October 9, 2020
By Brennon Dixson Signal Staff Writer Every year, the “Think Pink!” campaign reminds everyone of the importance of regular check-ups and screenings for help in the fight against treatable forms
Major developments in Santa Clarita continue to progress amid pandemic
October 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has halted multiple aspects of everyday life, but construction in Santa Clarita has slowly but surely continued, bringing various projects from the blueprint stages to vertical construction.
HGTV ‘Rock the Block’ houses become homes
October 4, 2020
A year after the premiere of HGTV’s new home-design show, “Rock the Block,” Gloria Tsang Winnick still can’t believe she’s living in a home fashioned by her favorite HGTV designer.
Understanding food, fitness and our immune system
October 4, 2020
With germs and viruses the center of attention in 2020, so should be your immune system, as this complicated network of immune cells stands between you and these deadly infections,
Preparing for a COVID-safe Halloween
September 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has scared off a lot of how communities traditionally celebrate and congregate, but efforts for Santa Clarita residents to still get a good scare for this year’s
An SCV resident’s ‘shot in the dark’ for a match
September 28, 2020
Valencia High School grad Anika Mathur was happy and healthy — until she wasn’t. Before she and her family knew it, the then junior’s tiredness became a diagnosis of aplastic
Looking at the car market amid coronavirus
September 27, 2020
It’s no surprise, the nation entered a recession while the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact pretty much every market in one way or another. Though the economy all but shut
Farm to table brings summer produce
September 25, 2020
The farm-to-table movement sweeping across the country is nothing new to residents of California and the Santa Clarita Valley. We’ve been enjoying the “fruits of the land” for as long
Why ‘Best Of’ winners enjoy business in the SCV
September 25, 2020
By Shawn Crooks Signal Staff Writer For nearly two decades, Santa Clarita Valley residents have been asked to name their “Best Of,” when it comes to a variety of topics,
Market timing: coronavirus and the housing market
September 20, 2020
It’s no surprise, America has entered a recession as the coronavirus pandemic has continued to impact not just businesses but the individuals they employ. Though the economy all but shut
Commonly used terms to know for fire season
September 12, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley residents are also no stranger to seeing pictures of super tankers filling up at Castaic Lake, or seeing convoys of fire engines and vehicles streaking down the
How to prepare for an emergency evacuation
September 12, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom just shared we’ve had more than 1 million acres burn this year, one of the worst fire seasons in history. And in the midst of the fires,
Places where you can ‘take home a piece of your past’
September 12, 2020
Rooster’s Relics Antiques is a trip back in time, just 20 minutes east of Valencia. Owner Rita Hood, born and raised in Saugus, is a corporate accountant. Hood and her
Tutors in the SCV: making the most of distance learning
September 5, 2020
As of now, the computer screen is the new classroom. In a statement made earlier this week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said based on current epidemiological data in communities, more
Distilling a bit of magic and laughter in Valencia
September 4, 2020
By Perry Smith Sunday Signal Editor The five friends hadn’t gotten together in months, due to COVID-19, but when they assembled on a recent Saturday, they didn’t miss a beat.
How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’
August 23, 2020
Though she was only 6 years old at the time, Jan. 17, 1994, is a day longtime Newhall resident Colleen Oliver will never forget. Startled awake at 4:31 a.m., Oliver
Santa Clarita Valley locations that are a ‘must-see’
August 22, 2020
From Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park to the magnificent mansion of silent movie star William S. Hart, these landmarks in the Santa Clarita Valley are a “must-see” for every SCV
Trying to earn a scholarship during a pandemic
August 22, 2020
While the professionals might have a chance, or are presently taking their chance, to return to the sport they love, the same is not being said for the young athletes
Drive-ins and rooftop movies in and around the SCV
August 22, 2020
Let’s face it: With our return to the movie theater we’re used to after an already monthslong shutdown brought forth by the pandemic, you probably already finished going through Netflix