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Pumps and holding your plumber accountable
May 19, 2019
GFI Plugs I live in Canyon Country on a good size piece of property. We have a low spot near the back of the yard
Don’t have it your way
May 19, 2019
Patty’s Place is a small downtown restaurant that serves lunch from 11 to 4. The place is busy, but quick, clean and pleasant. Patty cooks
It’s the time of year to groom your pets
May 19, 2019
Liz Otis of Castaic has several poodles that require frequent grooming to prevent matting around the ears and all over their bodies. She takes Saxby,
Have Partner, Will Travel
May 19, 2019
Last month, my husband and I traveled abroad for almost three weeks. We spent a magnificent week with family in the Lake District in England.
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News Features
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,
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
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
Local
Sports
West Ranch’s talented triple threat
May 19, 2019
Jason Greenwald, For The Signal When West Ranch head coach Casey Burrill constructed his roster before the 2019 baseball season, he knew one thing for
Peterson leads COC golf to title no. 25
May 12, 2019
Pulling off an impressive feat for the second time in 30 years, College of the Canyons men’s golf team recently captured its 10th straight Western
Valencia High girls swim
May 12, 2019
Over the years, the Valencia girls swim program program some of the league fastest swimmers who’ve set some of the Foothill League’s best times. Sophomore
City Council Mayor
Heads up! Stay safe on Santa Clarita streets this summer
May 19, 2019
Bike month is wrapping up in Santa Clarita. If you did not take advantage of the rides and excitement, don’t worry. Our beautiful trails and
Getting ready for Amgen Tour of California
May 12, 2019
By Mayor Marsha McLean The big race is coming back to Santa Clarita! Next Saturday, May 18, the City will host a stage of the
Celebrate all things cycling in Santa Clarita
May 5, 2019
May is bike month in Santa Clarita and the City is celebrating cycling, with several events, fun rides and a world-class race! Join us on
Travel
Take a Memorial Day road trip to a place you’ve never seen before
May 19, 2019
Road trips should be spontaneous and are best taken in a convertible with plenty of junk food stowed aboard and no schedules to keep. While
Famous film locations across the state
May 12, 2019
It seems as if nearly every square inch of California has appeared somewhere, or at some time, on film. Los Angeles may have the longest
Celebrate National Parks Week
April 28, 2019
California is home to nine national parks, more than any other state; second is Alaska, which has eight. April 20-28 has been designated as National
Time Ranger
Signal asks: Gasoline Replaces Sex in SCV?
May 12, 2019
A mid-May warm and Western howdy to you, Santa Clarita saddlepals. We’ve a most interesting trek ahead. There’s the pants-down capture of this valley’s most
Signal Burns Down & Tibby Off to Hades
May 6, 2019
Top of a Sunday morning, you bunk huggers. Hope you had a most splendiferous Saturday night, free of bail bondsmen, exes and the probing flashlight
Giant Pumas, Range Wars & Nixon (Tricia)
May 5, 2019
A tip of the Stetson this morning to you, saddlepals. We’ve a most interesting trail ride through time and will visit a land that knows
Entertainment
‘Tolkien’ and ‘Charlie Says’
May 19, 2019
Tolkien (General Release) As fascinated as we are with great writers, the cinematic appeal of watching someone put pen to paper, clack away on a
Herman’s Hermits come back to the SCV
May 19, 2019
Herman’s Hermits have played all over the world, and they’re no strangers to the Santa Clarita Valley. Thanks to Canyon Santa Clarita, fans of the
‘Avengers: Endgame’ and ‘Long Shot’
May 12, 2019
“Avengers: Endgame” (General Release) In what was originally titled “Avengers: Infinity War Part 2,” we get the much-anticipated conclusion to the most recent 22 Marvel
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events: May 19, 2019 to June 1, 2019
May 19, 2019
ONGOING Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita.
Calendar of Events May 12 to May 25, 2019
May 12, 2019
ONGOING Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble every Monday morning at 10am for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble,
Events Calendar May 15 to May 18, 2019
May 5, 2019
ONGOING Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble every Monday morning at 10am for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble,
Kids & Family
Ribs, slaw, grilled corn for that perfect Memorial Day family BBQ
May 19, 2019
Memorial Day weekend is the official start of the summer grilling season. Time to fill up those propane tanks for your gas barbecue and gather
Mouthwatering Bran Muffins
May 19, 2019
I’ve been baking and writing about bran muffins for years. This spring, I put my favorite recipes to the test, and if my family tasters
Five fun and easy ways to help your kids keep learning all summer
May 19, 2019
Did you know 96 percent of teachers say that each fall, students appear to have forgotten or lost some of the knowledge or skills they
Design
Artwork and Accessories: The aesthetics of the puzzle
May 11, 2019
As the old saying goes, art is in the eye of the beholder. And how true this is. What is artwork? Artwork is something that
Illumination — moods, effects, ambience
April 28, 2019
The right lighting with the appropriate placement, control and selection not only pulls the aesthetics of an interior together but also the integrated unity. It
Color is the true catalyst for inspiring design
April 14, 2019
Colors from nature have always been an inspiration with its many faces, and it can enliven any interior, any time any place. Color is more
Home Improvement
Pumps and holding your plumber accountable
May 19, 2019
GFI Plugs I live in Canyon Country on a good size piece of property. We have a low spot near the back of the yard
When it’s time for a new gate
May 12, 2019
I have a multi-fold question for you. I’m on a board of directors in Santa Clarita, where we have two slide gates that are old,
Drought-resistant plants help save money
April 28, 2019
pring has come to California and drought-resistant plants are a good option for residents looking to add some new plants. These drought-resistant plants can help
SCV Resident Profiles
Dr. Allan Pollack and the historical society
May 12, 2019
Dr. Alan Pollack, president of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, and an avid collector of historic newspapers, was born in New York City on
Lisa McDougald — descendent of Titanic survivors
May 5, 2019
For the Fortune family of Winnipeg, Canada, the first months of 1912 held a great deal of excitement. The family had spent months traveling on
Bella Shaw: Famous News Anchor Lives in the Moment
April 21, 2019
Bella Shaw became one of the early stars of the cable news revolution when she moved from an NBC affiliate station in Oklahoma City to
Beauty & Fashion
Where skin care can make a difference
May 12, 2019
It’s widely known that skin is the largest organ in the human body. There’s a $382 billion global business circulating around skin care and beauty.
Health & Fitness
Do a ‘digital detox’ on vacation
May 19, 2019
“Cleanse” diets are designed to help people clear their bodies of foods that might have an adverse effect on their health. Many people find such
Its allergy season
May 12, 2019
Due to heavy rainfall this winter, plants are growing and spreading pollens in the air. In spring time mainly, trees and grasses pollinate. Among the
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
Pets
It’s the time of year to groom your pets
May 19, 2019
Liz Otis of Castaic has several poodles that require frequent grooming to prevent matting around the ears and all over their bodies. She takes Saxby,
Got pets? Get prepared!
May 12, 2019
With a record-breaking fire season last summer, Nicole Graham knew it was a matter of when rather than if a blaze would break out close
When the Santa Clarita Valley saddles up
April 26, 2019
History tells us that horses have been in the Santa Clarita Valley since the early days of its settlement, part of a culture the area
Senior Living
Have Partner, Will Travel
May 19, 2019
Last month, my husband and I traveled abroad for almost three weeks. We spent a magnificent week with family in the Lake District in England.
Addressing the needs of caregivers helping our military, veteran heroes
May 12, 2019
“You’re sitting at home one night and get a phone call that your husband is being medevaced and he’s coming home. They said it was
The SCV Senior Center: A Hub of Harmony and Help
May 5, 2019
Adele and Sherry have been best friends since the 1960s. Having attended nursing school together, the two are now widowed retirees who still enjoy many
Home & Garden
Let the creativity flow at DIY home decor studios
May 19, 2019
The secret to creating display-worthy, do-it-yourself home decor is all in the maker’s ability to relax and trust the process, say the experts of Santa
SCV Water is more than just a water resource
May 19, 2019
SCV Water does more than provide residents and businesses with quality water at a reasonable cost. We provide our customers with opportunities to learn more
Compost is part of the circle of life in gardens
May 19, 2019
The season for fresh fruits and vegetables grown right in the backyard is upon us. Warm weather breathes life into fresh berries, tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers
Village Idiot
Brand-new words of wisdom
May 5, 2019
Merriam-Webster just added 640 new words to its dictionary. Contemporary words like “go-cup” and “vulture capitalism.” The problem is, we all know how to spell
Village Idiot: Lose money at home in your spare time!
March 18, 2019
There is only one basic rule to lose money in the stock market: Buy high, sell low. It’s easy and anyone can do it. Simply
Village Idiot: The baggage game
March 11, 2019
I paid $70 to check two bags on a recent flight so I would be baggage-free. It was worth $70 not to watch after two