Archive By Author - Aleksandra Gajewski
SCV’s best photos
After spending the day exploring the island of Santorini in Greece with a friend, Niche Publications Editor Aleksandra Gajewski watched the sun set over the Sea of Crete while enjoying a glass of red wine and a delicious cheese plate. Do you have a favorite vacation photo? Send your best vacation photo to Lifestyles@the-signal.com. Subject: Vacation photo. Include your name, your city and when and where you took your photo, along with any other information ...
Exposing art to people, people to art
"I loved The Oceanographers performance. That sax was sexy." "By far, my favorite moment came during the Oceanographer's set. They stood out so much, yet seemed so at ease. Definitely a moment I'll never forget." "Sarah Johnston's voice. First Class Funeral's style. Alma's old superheroes. Steven's musical photos." These are only a few responses posted online in response to Jan. 16's "No Dancing" event held at Brave New World Comics in Newhall. The event was ...
A hypnotic way to work out issues
A woman suffered from a skin condition that left a nasty rash covering her entire body. When she went to the doctor, he prescribed her a cream. Weeks went by and she returned. The rash was still present.
Fostering makes this family
There are more than 81,170 children in California who are hoping and waiting to be adopted. Twenty-seven children, at one point or another, were a part of Jeff and Beverly Lucia's family. Five of the 27 stayed and adopted the Lucia surname. The Canyon Country couple, married in 1985, started discussing foster care as newlyweds. "We moved here from Oregon and we had thought about (fostering) previously," said Beverly Lucia, 45. "We were young and ...
Baby Hunter’s odyssey
Sept. 23 was a typical day at home for Jason and Deanna Knott and their 2-month-old son, Hunter.
‘It’s like winning the lottery’
Matthew and Brenda Rubin, Valencia residents for six years, are one of many couples who wish to have children but can't naturally.
Newborn network for parents
Tips for parents came hard and fast during The Santa Clarita Baby Network's first baby seminar held on Sept. 24 at Valencia's Gymboree.
Single parents no longer alone
Diane Banda is a full-time student at College of the Canyons. She is also a single mother. Banda, 32 of Saugus, returned to school a year ago and is completing her prerequisites for the nursing program. Attending class and completing homework assignments used to be more difficult for Banda, mostly because she lacked a laptop and printer. But things got a little easier after the click of the send button on an e-mail. "I e-mailed ...
Ballerina girls learn from a pro
"Alright sweet peas! Let's do our frog stretch," Suzette Marechal said. "Lay on the floor on your tummy with your legs slightly bent in the air. This stretches your hips."
There and back again: Commuting from the SCV
It's nearly 5 a.m. on an ordinary Thursday. The sun's not up yet, but Bonnie Joseph, 27, of Stevenson Ranch is. Bonnie works as a clinical social worker at Patton State Mental Hospital. She commutes to work four days a week - to San Bernardino. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Bonnie's alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m. After hitting the snooze button a couple of times, Bonnie heads to the kitchen to make coffee. ...
Upholding the Cowboy Code
The cowboy message of doing what's right continues to thrive as the music of Santa Clarita Valley's western trio, the Cross Town Cowboys, penetrates the ears of people across the nation.
Seniors TAP their way into transit system
It's smart. It's simple. It's secure. And seniors from the Santa Clarita Valley left the Senior Center on Wednesday satisfied after signing up and receiving their new Transit Access Pass.
First 2009 Concert in the Park draws thousands
"It reminds me of Woodstock," said Ian Mort, 53, of Chatsworth. "Yeah ... a much smaller version ... with no naked people," agreed Kristi Baker, 49, also of Chatsworth. Mort and Baker, who have friends in the Santa Clarita Valley, have attended the last two annual Concerts in the Park series. The city of Santa Clarita's popular - and free - Concerts in the Park series kicked off Saturday as hundreds of people piled into ...
It’s ‘Greased Lightning’ at Newhall Elementary
The spirit team from Newhall Elementary School rocked their school's annual open house May 28, dancing to the soundtrack from the musical "Grease."
Here comes the sun (and the warnings)
With temperatures reaching the 100s, it's obvious summer has arrived. Whether summer fun means having a picnic at one of the Santa Clarita Valley's parks, a bike ride through the many available trails, hitting up the rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain, or splashing around Hurricane Harbor or the Aquatics Center, one thing is for certain - it will be hot.
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