Off the SCV’s beaten paths
June 14, 2019
The true motorbike and off-road riders understand why most bikes and gear shops tend to be closed on Sundays on Mondays. “Our industry has always been closed Sundays and Mondays,
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How to survive the sweltering, summer heat
June 14, 2019
School’s out for much of the Santa Clarita Valley and that means that summer’s almost here. Temperatures have already reached the triple digits, sparking multiple brush fires in the area.
Study finds Gen Z is stressed out about money
June 8, 2019
A recent Turbo survey found that Generation Z’s top money problem is student loan debt, but James McKinney, with Status Not Quo in Valencia, shared ways the future workforce can
Experts share how to talk to kids about safe driving
June 8, 2019
There’s freedom, convenience and thrill behind getting your driver’s license for the first time as a teenager but statistics show the leading cause of death among young drivers are traffic
The faces behind roadside memorial shrines
June 7, 2019
Whether young or old, in a car or on a bike, several high-profile crashes in the Santa Clarita Valley over the last few years have claimed a number of lives
Trick riders: the daredevils of horse riding
June 7, 2019
Performing stunts while riding a horse is a time-honored tradition for some risk-takers. Trick riding has been around for years, and perhaps the most standout examples include a few Santa
Recycling: You may be doing it wrong
June 1, 2019
Sometimes, we put things in the recycling bin simply because we want them to be recyclable. A plastic bag, a greasy pizza box, a paper coffee cup, a styrofoam egg
Let’s get crafty, Santa Clarita!
June 1, 2019
If you’re artsy and crafty, Santa Clarita is the perfect place for you. Not only are there various classes and events, but also plenty of different crafts to create, including
Overcoming adversity to become Top Dog
May 31, 2019
The Tucker family’s dog grooming business endeavors brought them closer together at a time when they needed just that. MacKenzie Tucker was perfectly healthy until she turned 21. Then she
When you’re always a little late…
May 31, 2019
For many of us, there are three little words that almost always accompany our delayed entrance into a meeting, class or date. It’s the phrase, “Sorry I’m late” that pops
How to buy a new car in Santa Clarita
May 26, 2019
Depending on who you speak with when it comes to buying a car, there are a number things to be on the lookout for, from price, to gas mileage to
The history behind the names: SCV edition
May 26, 2019
As Santa Clarita Valley residents, we quickly become familiar with the names of the neighborhoods that make up the valley, as well as the streets that intersect them. What many
SCV’s 12 best burgers for National Burger Month
May 26, 2019
May is National Burger Month (yes, it’s a thing) and to celebrate, some of The Signal staff have compiled a list of their very favorite local burger spots in no
Home brew operations on the rise
May 26, 2019
The rise of craft breweries and niche wineries has probably caught the attention of those who like beer or wine. The Brewers Association says two breweries open per day in
Mentryville, the SCV’s first boom town
May 18, 2019
In 1876, Charles Alexander Mentry would bring in California’s first commercially viable oil well in Pico Canyon. He pulled liquid gold out of the ground, and a small town grew
Giving back to those who made a difference
May 18, 2019
It was his sixth-grade teacher who changed it all for Santa Clarita resident Tyler Anderson. When others failed to see his academic potential, his educator stood by his side to
A few of the SCV’s more infamous bank robbers
May 17, 2019
The day prison doors recently swung open for the bank robber who came to be known as the “Bombshell Bandit.” Sandeep Kaur, now 29, was released from Sacramento Residential Reentry
Voicing his full potential
May 17, 2019
By Nathanael Rodriguez, Sunday Signal Contributor Brian Hull stood behind the recording microphone. His mouth stretched wide, his lips and teeth forming a thin line. “Hello, I would like a
Cosplay in the Santa Clarita Valley: Caring, community and commerce
May 11, 2019
Michael Gomes enjoys the convenience of modern society, but sometimes feels like he wants to rebel against the kind of uniformity his homeowners association demands, letting his imagination and creativity
Fitness options for kids in the SCV
May 10, 2019
When most think of exercise, they imagine running on the treadmill, lifting weights or going to the gym. For kids, exercise simply means playing and being active. Kids exercise during