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F E AT U R E By Michele E. Buttelman Sunday Signal Writer Portions from Metrocreative

Labor Day History in California…From

ome the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. But there is much more to this holiday than barbecues and the notion that fall is right around the corner. Labor Day was forged by the labor movement of the late nineteenth century. Many workers during this time felt they were underpaid and overworked. Conditions at their places of employment also lacked adequate safety. These workers banded together to fight for higher wages, shorter workdays and improved working conditions. Before it was adopted as an American federal holiday, Labor Day was first recognized by labor activists and individual states. Although New York was the first state to introduce a bill, Oregon actually was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, which the state first celebrated on February 21, 1887. Four more states followed suit that year. By

Left: Farm workers tending crops. ©iStock. Above: The first headquarters of the United Farm Workers labor union. In 1966, The Forty Acres, in Delano, Calif. became the headquarters for the United Farm Workers of America, the first permanent agricultural labor union in the United States. Photo courtesy National Park Service.

the end of the decade, three more states passed Labor Day holiday laws. In recognition of the momentum of Labor Day at the state level, and with the adoption of the holiday by another 23 states by 1894, Congress passed an act on June 28, 1894, officially making the first Monday in September a legal holiday each year. Labor Day remains a time to honor and affirm the dignity of working people across the nation. It also affords individuals an opportunity to enjoy a well-deserved day off and reflect on the contributions workers have made throughout the years.

California and Labor

California has a rich history of labor movements, featuring groundbreaking actions like the Oxnard Sugar Beet Strike of 1903 and the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. These milestones reshaped workers’ rights locally and nationally. Other early struggles and milestones: 1853 California passes its first law setting a 10-hour workday.

The historic Embassy Hotel and Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles served as a rallying place for progressive organizations and immigrant unions from the 1920s to the 1950s. Photo courtesy Historic Places City of Los Angeles.

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1868 The state legislature adopts an eight-hour workday law, driven by early organizing. 1903 Mexican and Japanese farm workers form the Japanese-Mexican Labor Association to strike over wages in Oxnard. 1934 West Coast dockworkers strike, culminating in San Francisco’s “Bloody Thursday” and an historic general strike. 1934 Salinas Lettuce Strike, led significantly by the Filipino Labor Union, walked off the job demanding living wages and better conditions in the “Lettuce Capital of the World.” Tensions peaked in September 1934 when a vigilante mob attacked and burned down a Filipino labor camp, driving hundreds of workers out of the Salinas Valley at gunpoint to break the strike. 1937 The Stockton cannery strike, known as the “spinach riot,” was a violent April 23, 1937 labor clash. Strikers and a deputized “pick handle army” fought with clubs, rocks, tear gas and firearms, causing one death, 58 injuries and halting a $6 million crop. This Labor Day you can visit some of the most important historical locations of labor actions in California. SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

Strikes to Honoring Laborers

Wheatland Hop Riot 1913

Registered California Historical Landmark #1003 Intersection of S. “A” Street and 6th Street, Wheatland, CA 95692 The Wheatland Hop Riot was one of the most important and well-known events in California labor history. A bloody clash occurred at the Durst Ranch on Aug. 3, 1913, brought about by the difficult conditions farm laborers at the ranch endured. The riot resulted in four deaths, (District Attorney E.T. Manwell, Deputy Sheriff Eugene Reardon and two hop pickers) and many injuries. It focused public opinion for the first time on the plight of California’s agricultural laborers, and resulted in new state legislation to regulate labor camp conditions. The Wheatland Hop Riot was the first major farm labor confrontation in California. The California Historical Landmark was registered on May 8, 1991.

1946 Oakland General Strike

1611 Telegraph Ave., Oakland 94612 December 2026 will mark the 80th anniversary of the Oakland General Strike, the last city-wide work stoppage in the United States. The strike affected 100,000 workers, effectively shutting down nearly all commerce in Alameda County and the East Bay for 54 hours. The strike was in solidarity with female clerks trying to organize a union in two downtown department stores, Kahn’s and Hastings. The GenS E P T E M B E R 6, 2026

eral Strike was a generally peaceful affair. Massive demonstrations, deemed a “work holiday” were held in the streets surrounding Latham Square, between the two department stores on Broadway. The General Strike failed in its initial goal, but ultimately led to union recognition for the clerks after the unions elected several candidates to the Oakland City Council. Latham Square was recently renovated and one of the six pedestals installed at the edge of the new square commemorates the events of December 1946.

The Forty Acres

30168 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215 This site served as the headquarters for the United Farm Workers starting in 1966, anchoring the historic Delano grape strike and farmworker movement.

Francisco Waterfront and Embarcadero

1 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco 94111 The focal point of the historic 1934 West Coast Maritime Strike and General Strike, reshaping worker power and unionization for longshoremen and maritime workers. San Francisco police clashed violently with striking dockworkers and their supporters on July 5, 1934. Police gunfire and tear gas killed two workers and injured over a hundred others, sparking a massive four-day general strike. 

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Los Angeles History n Los Angeles County there are several important historic locations important to the labor movement.

Third Street Tunnel Hill and 3rd Streets, Los Angeles 90013 On Jan. 20, 1900, 12 workmen were killed and others were disabled by a landslide in the half-completed 3rd Street Tunnel. Two days earlier, two workmen had been killed in a cave-in at the same site. The contractors declared they had no liability for workers injured on the job and city officials agreed. This incident sparked angry unionists to lobby for years following the accidents to get worker’s compensation legislation. In 1911, legislators enacted a voluntary plan of compensation benefits. Two years later, benefits were made compulsory, regardless of fault. Embassy Hotel and Auditorium 851 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles 90017 Originally built as a concert hall in 1914, the auditorium served as a rallying place for progressive organizations and immigrant unions from the 1920s to the 1950s. In 1933, Rose Pesotta, who would later become vice president of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, led 1,500 dressmakers in an organizing meeting here, launching a month-long strike which won them a small wage increase. Strawberry Fields Located within the area boarded by Rush Street, Central Avenue, Whittier Narrows Recreation Center and the Rio Hondo River, South El Monte. In May, 1933, several thousand pickers went on strike, protesting low wages of 9 cents an hour. As news of the strike spread, Mexican and Japanese immigrant workers in the celery and onion fields of Venice, Culver City and Santa Monica demanded higher wages. Within a few months, pickers’ wages were increased to 20 cents an hour.  S U N D AY S I G N A L · 5

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By Michele E. Buttelman Sunday Signal Writer

his year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. Nearly everyone over the age of 30 knows where they were the moment they heard of the attacks. Many watched on television as the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center, followed by the collapse of the towers. We watched as Congress was evacuated, as the Pentagon burned as a result of a plane flown into the building and learned the news of another plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It was a shared, collective trauma. For many in the Santa Clarita Valley the attacks resulted in personal trauma, of friends, as well as friends of friends and relatives lost in the tragedy. In honor and rememberance of the 25th anniversary, special Sept. 11 events are being held throughout Southern California to remember this solemn day that “changed everything.”

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9/11 Never Forget Memorial — 25th Anniversary Trinity Classical Academy 28310 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Valencia 91355

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The Young Americans for Freedom Chapter at Trinity Classical Academy hosts their annual 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Event on September 11 from 7:30 - 8 a.m. Flags are placed on campus remembering 2,977 lives lost that day when America was attacked. A short program recounting the event, music and prayer are part of the memorial. The event is held in the Trinity Honor Court. First responders, military and veterans are encouraged to attend. Free seating available. Sixth Annual Patriot Day 28776 The Old Road, Valencia 91355 Info guardiansscv.org/911-event The Sixth Annual Patriot Day hosted by the SCV Guardians will be held Friday, Sept. 11, 6-9 p.m. This free community event features a color guard, national anthem, ringing of the 10 bells, bagpipes, guest speakers and a WWII aircraft flyover by the Condor Squadron. The Tribute Ceremony is followed by a car show and BBQ, onsite vendor booths; and first responder, military and law enforcement vehicles. A commemorative challenge coin can be purchased and picked up at the event. Each coin is available for a donation of $20 pre-sale, $25 day-of, with proceeds benefiting Guardians SCV and its continued service to veterans, fire and law enforcement in our community. All vehicles are welcome to participate in the car show. The registration is free and can be found at form.jotform.com/251636226420147. Cars will in-

clude classic cars, muscle cars, exotics, 4x4s, and any fire, law or military vehicle. Proceeds and donations benefit organizations including the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Stair Climbs

Stair climbs commemorate Sept. 11 by symbolically completing the 110-story journey up the World Trade Center towers that first responders attempted during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Participants climb 110 flights, totaling 2,200 steps, to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters, as well as police officers and EMS personnel, who lost their lives when the towers collapsed. Ventura 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: Sept. 6 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 450 E Harbor Blvd., Ventura 93001 Info www.venturafirehonorguard.org The Ventura 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, hosted by the Ventura Fire Honor Guard will be held Sunday, Sept. 6. The ceremony starts at 8 a.m. and the climb begins at 9 a.m., scaling 11 flights of stairs 11 times (121 floors total). This climb is open to anyone (18+) looking to honor a fallen first responder, service member, or a loved one. Spectators are encouraged to attend in support of climbers. Donations welcome. Registration is $60 per climber. Turnout gear and SCBAs encouraged. All proceeds benefit the work of the Ventura Fire Honor Guard. Long Beach 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: Sept. 12 SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

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The Young Americans for Freedom Chapter at Trinity Classical Academy hosts its annual 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Event by placing flags on campus remembering the 2,977 lives lost on September 11. Signal File Photo

Tim Traurig of Guardians SCV speaks at the Fourth Annual Patriot Day event, held in 2024. Signal File Photo

1 World Trade Center, Long Beach 90802 Info longbeachstairclimb.com This inaugural event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 12, featuring a memorial ceremony, an 110-floor stair climb inside the Long Beach World Trade Center and a community reception. Participants ascend 22 stories five times to complete 110 stories (2,200 steps) in memory of the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11. Participants carry the name of a 9/11 victim with them on the climb. Registration fee is $50 and includes a commemorative event shirt and a memorial name badge tag of a fallen hero. All proceeds benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and families of 9/11 victims. Sixth Annual 9/11 Memorial Climb 25th Anniversary: Sept.13 Los Angeles County Fire Museum

16400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower 90706 Info www.instagram.com/fireup_program/reels The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and raises funds for the Fire Up Program and Next Rung to support first responder mental health and wellness. All are invited to climb and be part of something meaningful.  S E P T E M B E R 6, 2026

Commit To Service this Sept. 11

he terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, were tragic. But the resolve shown in the aftermath of the attacks, and the efforts of countless individuals who did whatever they could to help the victims of the attacks, showcased the best of humanity during some of the darkest days in world history. Both the United States and Canada honor the efforts of those who sought to assist victims on 9/11 with national days of service. The Sept. 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is officially recognized in the United States, while Canadians recognize a National and Provincial Day of Service on 9/11. Residents of each country are encouraged to honor first responders during these days of service, and also encouraged to engage in charitable work and good deeds. As the world prepares for the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, those who want to honor the legacy of the countless individuals who served in the aftermath of the attacks can do so in numerous ways. Become a volunteer first responder First responders embodied the resolve and heroism that marked the response to the terror attacks of Sept. 11. Volunteering as a local first responder in your community is a great way to honor the legacy of those who perished on 9/11 and the efforts of others who continued to serve in the aftermath of the attacks.

Donate to local first responder organization If you can’t volunteer with a local first responder organization, then offering financial support to such groups might be the next best way to express your appreciation for their efforts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, emergency medical services are rarely classified as “essential services.” Though that varies by community, EMS groups that rely on volunteers are likely underfunded, and the same may be true of local fire services. Work with 9/11 Meal Packs On Sept. 11, 2026, companies across the United States are uniting for the largest single-day meal pack in history. Efforts in more than 50 cities across the U.S. are aspiring to pack 20 million meals for families in need. Roughly 50,000 volunteers are needed to meet that goal, and individuals can learn more at 911day.org/mealpacks. Volunteer to help educate young people As many as 100 million Americans and roughly 7.5 million Canadians were not alive on Sept. 11, 2001. As communities commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, adults who were alive on that day can help to educate young people about the events of September 11, the aftermath of the attacks, and other notable details that people who were not alive on 9/11 may not know. (MC)  S U N D AY S I G N A L · 7

FROM THE CITY MANAGER

Stronger Together in Old Town Newhall By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager

ld Town Newhall has always been more than a destination. It is a place where neighbors gather, families make memories and local businesses pour their time, energy and dreams into creating something special for our community. The fire that swept through Main Street early Monday, August 24, was devastating for the businesses that help make Old Town Newhall our premier Arts and Entertainment District. Business owners lost spaces they had invested years of hard work, passion and resources into building, while employees lost workplaces and customers lost businesses that had become part of their lives. In the weeks since the fire, our focus has been on supporting those affected, helping our businesses move toward recovery and making it clear that the City will remain a committed partner as they rebuild and move forward. For more information on how to support these businesses, please visit OldTownNewhall.com. The loss of The MAIN has been especially difficult. More than a theater, The MAIN was a creative home where local artists performed, audiences connected and our community came together to experience live theater, music, comedy and the arts. It was also a place where City staff dedicated themselves to the arts, working behind the scenes to create opportunities for artists and memorable experiences for our residents. We are working to ensure Old Town Newhall remains active and welcoming in the months ahead. On Septem-

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ber 17, the SENSES Block Party will bring the community back to Main Street for an evening of music, entertainment and connection. This month, the City is partnering with the Old Town Newhall Association to expand SENSES an additional block to the south and incorporate activities supporting fire recovery efforts. One of the most important things each of us can do right now is show up for one another. Visit Main Street, shop at a local business or grab a meal at one of its restaurants. Supporting the retailers, restaurants and entrepreneurs who give this historic district its unique character has never been more important. Every visit and every purchase are reminders that our community stands behind our neighbors who were affected by this fire. There is a long road of healing and rebuilding ahead, but Santa Clarita has never been a community that faces challenges alone. Together, our community will support one another through the recovery and help ensure Old Town Newhall remains a vibrant destination for arts, entertainment, dining and community gatherings for years to come. Ken Striplin is the City Manager for the City of Santa Clarita and can be reached at kstriplin@santaclarita. gov.  SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

Decadent Sticky Rice Recipes for Dessert

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lthough many people associate rice with savory dishes, this staple grain can actually level up your dessert game too. Cultures from around the world have invented a variety of creative ways to turn the sticky rice in your pantry into treats you can whip up when you're on the prowl for something sweet. Sticky rice, also known as sweet rice, is a specific type of short- or medium-grain rice that, as the name implies, becomes sticky when cooked. With Success Boil-in-Bag Sticky Rice, it's simple to make sweet, soft, perfectly cooked rice for desserts without extra steps, equipment or hassle. In only 12 minutes, you'll have an ideal base to use for your favorite recipes. A rice-based take on a quintessential British dessert, this Sticky Toffee Pudding is decadent and full of mouthwatering flavor. With the rich sweetness of brown sugar and vanilla imbued in every bite, it's a warm, comforting dessert you might find yourself craving on a rainy day or cold night. Take it to the next level by adding caramelized banana and toasted coconut toppings. For a more refreshing, summery option, transport your kitchen to the tropics with this Thai-inspired Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut. Creamy coconut-infused rice contrasts with juicy ripe mango slices, nutty black sesame seeds and cooling mintleaf garnishes for a fun, fresh blend of textures and flavors that might have you picturing palm trees. If you're not a mango fan, feel free to swap in a different tropical fruit of your choice. The versatility of rice makes it an excellent mainstay to keep on hand in your kitchen, adding ease and flexibility to your daily meal routine. For more ideas on how to use rice for dessert - or for breakfast, lunch and dinner - visit SuccessRice.com.

Sticky Toffee Pudding

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1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract toasted coconut, for garnish Caramelized Banana: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 banana, sliced into coins 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Prepare rice according to package directions. Remove rice from bag. Return to pot and stir in milk, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer 5 minutes. In small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar 2 minutes, or until dissolved. Whisk in cream and bring to simmer. Cook 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and remaining salt. To make caramelized banana: In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until syrupy. Add banana coins in single layer and cook 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drizzle vanilla on top. Add rice to bowl. Pour toffee sauce on top. Garnish with caramelized bananas and coconut. Serve warm or chilled.

Sticky Rice with Mango and Coconut Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 12 minutes Servings 2-4 1 bag Success Sticky Rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/4 cups coconut milk, divided 3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided 2 mangoes, sliced 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Prepare rice according to package directions using 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup coconut milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar rather than 4 cups water. In separate small saucepan over medium heat, bring remaining coconut milk and brown sugar to boil. Cook, stirring often, 8-10 minutes, or until thickened and syrupy. Divide rice among four serving bowls. Arrange mango slices over top; drizzle with coconut milk syrup. Garnish with black sesame seeds and mint. Substitution: Use pineapple, guava or papaya for mango, if desired. (Feature Impact) S U N D AY S I G N A L · 9

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The Laws of Gardening By Eric Lucas

s the 90-pound “puppy” bulldozed his way through my corn patch, he flung himself against a five-foot-tall stalk with nascent ears just starting to form — and the top of the stalk snapped off as the shock traveled up the stem. Did you know that green corn stalks are brittle? Simon (his nickname is Pork Chop) happily bounded off toward the orchard while I ruefully examined the amputated corn. To my astonished delight, this plant, minus its upper three feet, went ahead and produced corn anyway. This ear was smaller than some, and ripened a bit later than most. Nonetheless, it was a hearty, tasty ear of white corn that matured two months after the stalk amputation disaster. The lesson here is the fantastic power of plants to do their job. It’s one of the fundamental laws of home horticulture. Understanding them makes growing more productive and meaningful.

Plants Just Want to Do Their Jobs

So let them. One can’t help but be amazed by the awesome vitality and resilience of plants. Their job in our world is to grow strong and make seeds for the next generation, and along the way provide food and shelter for trillions of other beings, including ourselves. They are marvelously determined to accomplish their mission. My miracle ear of corn is only one among many examples of this I have witnessed in a lifetime of growing things, especially here at Owl Feather Farm. Heavy rain broke an apple limb off a 5-year-old tree; the branch was hanging by just a thin strap of bark and wood. My wife pulled it back together, strapped it up, and wound tape around the break — masking tape, believe it or not — and to my astonishment, it healed up. The tree is now hearty, and has a dozen apples on that limb this year. I can pull a potato plant completely out of the ground, strip it of potatoes, and replant it. Lots of water and three months later, a second potato crop. You see the trend? As the shepherds and benefi-

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ciaries of these marvelous vegetative beings, all we need to do is 1) not get in the way, 2) provide the simple aid they need, such as regular water, and 3) honor and respect the dynamic power they exercise in our world.

Patience, Grasshopper

Most gardeners intuitively know that, however much they wish that their corn would ripen in 40 days — it’s not happening. No way. Just wait, pilgrim. The big secret to accepting this verity: accepting that you have no choice. Whether you are patient or not, nature moves at her own pace, and only minimal human intervention is viable. The best approach is to adapt your garden plan and expectations to nature’s schedule. Recognize that it’s all part of our existence within the wider world we inhabit. Plant when your experience tells you. Harvest when things are ready. Water and weed and thin and tend as usual, and all good things will come your way, in their own time. That’s patience, like it or not.

There Will Be Pestilence

It never ceases to amaze me how many beings want to share the bounty of our garden and orchard. An incomplete list includes slugs, snails, raccoons, rabbits, foxes, crows, ravens, robins, starlings, yellowjackets, earwigs, and almost invisible predators such as thrips and aphids. Underground, you’ll find voles, wireworms, cutworms, maggots, and more. Sometimes the thieves are even members of our household — our

24-month-old puppy loves green beans, gnaws them off the plant, and offers an indolent teenage shrug when I order a halt. What to do? Many are the tactics devised by humankind to fend off garden pilferage. Some are simple, sensible, and effective: I have a 7 1/2-foot-tall fence around my quarter-acre garden and orchard to keep deer out. The fence even helps discourage raccoons, bears, and other miscreants who may wander by, such as Sasquatch. But that level of success is a rare achievement. Consider the common tactic of bird-repellent netting on cherry trees. Crafty avian thieves learn to fly under the netting and gorge on the fruit, and it’s almost impossible to secure the net around the trunk to stop that. If you do, when you remove the mesh you’ll snap off the outer growing tips of the tree and cripple it for a year. There’s no hope of neatly folding the net for storage until next year. It will be a tangled mess and you must buy another one. Best approach? Buy off the thieves by growing so much that there’s plenty for all. Yes, that’s possible, if you abandon the common horticultural idea that surrendering part of a crop to pests is heresy. It’s not. It’s peaceful coexistence.

It’s the Water, Stupid

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Thinning Isn’t Optional

Thinning is the most spiritually challenging garden task I face. I’ve set these seeds in the ground and asked them to grow, and because they did too well now I must remove half. It’s painful. Unfair. Why don’t I just sow exactly as many seeds as I want plants? Sure enough, a Godzilla slug will come along and clear-cut the row of seedlings entirely. Ask forgiveness as I slaughter plant babies — that’s all I can do. Or harvest tiny carrots three months later. You Will Be Spoiled. Try to Resist. The first year my lingonberries bore fruit, two years after planting, I painstakingly stripped every single berry off the delicate branches. An hour of work yielded a cup of berries, which S E P T E M B E R 6, 2026

Sharing Is Caring

We go to great lengths to use everything from our garden and orchard. There’s a farm item on our table almost every evening. Our freezer is stuffed with berries, apple juice, and vegetables. I have bins of dried corn, beans, and herbs that create our comfort-food stock in the winter. Yet we still can’t use it all. So we give it away: “While you’re here, can I give you a bunch of chard? How about a jar of dried thyme? Do you like sweet corn?” Sometimes it takes a little effort to convince people that, yes, I really do have 20 ripe ears of corn; no, we can’t eat them all; yes, we’d love for you to enjoy them. The same goes for plants. The little two-inch pot of thyme I started with eight years ago has mushroomed into six massive plants whose harvest we have no hope of fully using. Yes, please, let me give you a couple thyme plants. I have more lily bulbs than I have room for, and the tayberries just send off side shoots on their own. It’s time to divide the heirloom phlox. If you don’t take some, I’ll have to make the ghastly decision to pitch them. For real gardeners, giving is also receiving. It’s our way of passing on the gifts we’re given by the plants at our farm, the light in the sky, and the rain from above. (ET) 

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Water stress is the key killer, and this applies to all kinds of planting — seeding, transplanting, bare-root planting, all of it. No matter what’s going in the ground tomorrow, get out the hose and soak the soil today. Soak it deep, too: For several years I made the mistake of not ensuring that my seedbed for root crops (e.g., beets and carrots) was well-saturated a foot down or more. When the seeds sprout, they send slender young roots directly downward as fast as possible until the roots reach dry ground. If that’s eight inches deep, the roots will stop there and explore sideways, even upward. It’s very difficult to reverse this underground misadventure, if you even detect that it happened. I only know because the results were visible months later during harvest. Planting bare-root nursery stock? Set the trees in a big tub of water and saturate the root balls several days before planting. Then soak the ground where you’ll install the trees — among other things, it makes digging easier.

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Your front door is the natural focal point of your home’s exterior, so if it’s seen better days, that can make the rest of the house seem worn and dated too. However, there’s an easy solution: Pick a paint color that matches the aesthetic of your property, grab a paint brush and transform your door with a look that makes your porch feel more current.

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Practical Ways to Build Financial Confidence

early everyone is carrying some level of insecurity about their financial future, even those who are trying to plan ahead. Economic uncertainty, fueled by persistent inflation, stagnant wages and a cooling job market, has led many Americans to feel like they’re falling behind, even when they’re doing many of the “right” things financially. Though many are paying down debt, saving for retirement and building an emergency fund, they’re still asking, “Am I doing enough?” In fact, only 21% of Americans are financially prepared and assured in their ability to protect their futures, according to Mutual of Omaha’s 2026 Protection Index Survey a proprietary research study conducted with quantilope — which shows overall financial confidence has declined. “Many people believe they need to wait until they have more money, more certainty or the perfect plan before taking action,” said Nate Hobson, vice president of sales, Advisor Network at Mutual of Omaha. “But financial confidence is usually built through consistency rather than perfect timing. Even small steps today can make a meaningful difference over time.” While being financially secure means different things to different people, according to the survey

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f you unexpectedly received $1,000, your response with the extra cash may reveal your financial priorities and where additional planning could strengthen financial resilience. Providing a window into Americans’ financial priorities, respondents in Mutual of Omaha’s 2026 Protection Index Report said they would: • Pay down debt (25%) • Add it to savings (21%) • Use it for everyday expenses (14%) • Invest it (9%)

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— such as having little or no debt (34%), owning a home (29%), maintaining emergency savings (27%), saving for retirement (26%) or having insurance coverage (26%) — building financial confidence doesn’t have to translate to cutting out everything you enjoy. Instead, this expert guidance can help you be more intentional with the choices you make so your spending reflects your priorities.

Create a Financial Cushion

Whether it’s a car repair, medical bill or temporary loss of income, unexpected expenses happen. Having even a modest emergency fund can reduce financial stress and reliance on credit cards or loans. If saving several months of expenses feels overwhelming, start with a smaller milestone. Consistency matters more than the starting amount.

Put Good Financial Habits on Autopilot

One of the easiest ways to make progress is removing the need to make the same decision every month. Consider setting up automatic contributions to savings and retirement accounts, regular investment deposits and automatic bill payments, which can help you build financial security even during busy or uncertain times. Taking a look at everyday spending habits can also make a difference. The survey showed small, everyday choices add up over time, such as cutting non-essential spending (57%), using rewards pro-

grams (54%), comparing prices or switching providers (39%) and following a monthly budget (38%). That could mean bringing your lunch to work instead of grabbing takeout, taking a few extra minutes to compare prices at the grocery store or using rewards to get more value from the purchases you’re already making.

Protect What You’re Building

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For most dogs, the backyard is their favorite room in the house. Pet-friendly maintenance solutions help keep it a place for play and discovery. “It’s critical for pet parents to keep their pets in mind when choosing lawn or weed control products,” says Dr. Marty Becker, Spruce Weed & Grass Killer Alliance member, veterinarian and pet wellness expert. “Pets groom themselves and don’t bathe as frequently, meaning whatever they’re exposed to can remain on their skin and fur for a long period of time.”

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yard — playing, rolling around and exploring every corner — while you keep your yard looking its best all season long. With visible results in as little as one hour, and dead weeds in just one day, you can spend more time with the people and pets that matter most, rather than on yard work. Plus, it’s backed by the Best Friends Animal Society, SPCA Cincinnati and Fear Free Happy Homes, so pet owners can feel confident using it in their outdoor spaces.

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A pet-friendly yard goes beyond lawn and garden care. Designating areas for play, providing shaded spots for rest and regularly checking for hazards like sharp debris can help create a space where pets can roam freely. Small changes can go a long way in creating a backyard that works for everyone. By choosing smarter ways to prep your space now, you can ensure your four-legged family members spend less time sidelined and more time enjoying the sunshine. After all, a beautiful yard is best enjoyed when every member of the family is free to roam. (SPT)  SEPTEMBER 6, 2026

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Protect Yourself by Knowing AFib Signs and Symptoms

here are a lot of things that can make your heart flutter, race or skip a beat. In a figurative sense, it could be a smile from a loved one, a jump scare in a movie or the moment the roller coaster car tips over the top of the hill. In a much more literal sense, an irregular heartbeat might mean you’re experiencing atrial fibrillation, or AFib. Symptoms of AFib aren’t always as obvious as those adrenaline-inducing moments. In fact, according to research from the American Heart Association, 62% of people with AFib had no prior knowledge of the condition before being diagnosed. Since AFib can increase your chances of having a stroke by up to five times, educating yourself early could be a powerful way to protect your long-term health. AFib is a type of arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder, that happens when your heart’s electrical signals fire abnormally, causing an irregular heartbeat. “It’s important for people to understand their risk factors, recognize potential symptoms and have regular conversations with their healthcare professional,” said Dr. Javier Sanchez, HCA Healthcare cardiac electrophysiologist. “Early detection and proactive management can make a life-saving difference.”

Common Symptoms

Although AFib doesn’t always cause noticeable symptoms, knowing the signs can help you protect your health. AFib can feel like a fluttering feeling in your chest, a pounding heart or skipped heartbeats. Some people also feel fatigued, dizzy or short of breath. Symptoms can come and go, and they may range from mild to more severe. Experiencing any sort of heart symptom can be scary and overwhelming S E P T E M B E R 6, 2026

but try to stay calm and pay attention to the feeling so you can describe it to your doctor.

Risk Factors

Anyone can develop AFib, but certain factors make it more or less likely. Some risk factors for arrhythmia — like getting older or having it in your family history — are unavoidable. Others, like smoking, drinking alcohol or living with uncontrolled high blood pressure, put the power in your hands to make risk-reducing changes. People with diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea or other heart conditions are also more likely to experience AFib.

The Connection Between AFib and Stroke

When the heart beats irregularly, it means blood can’t move through the heart efficiently. That can cause blood clots, which in turn may block blood flow to the brain and lead to a stroke. Although stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., it is largely preventable and treatable. Even someone who has already had a stroke can recover, manage their condition and put themselves on the road to better health.

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as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 to support your heart health. Staying physically active, quitting tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight and controlling your blood pressure, among other steps, can help you manage heart conditions and reduce your future risk of stroke.

Remember. Prevention is the best cure, so even if you haven’t received an arrhythmia diagnosis, you can start working toward these healthier habits. Explore more information and resources at Heart.org/AFibfacts. (Feature Impact) 

Diagnosing AFib

Catching AFib early can make a meaningful difference, so even if you haven’t experienced any glaring symptoms, it’s wise to communicate with your doctor about your risk factors and concerns. Your healthcare team may run tests to confirm a diagnosis and recommend the best course of action for you.

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It’s Not Offensive So, Jack Teoli (letters, Aug. 29) is offended that the William S. Hart Union High School District has allowed the phrase “In God We Trust” to be displayed in the district boardroom. After his lengthy, roundabout history treatise on the origins of the hated phrase, he ends his rambling by saying, “This is again a classic example of Republicans in this town shoving ideology down our throats.” Jack, you are a Hart district graduate and you live in Newhall. That means you believe in excellent schools and safe neighborhoods, both conservative ideals. If you have children, you don’t send them to the L.A. Unified School District and you don’t live in Van Nuys. Those are ineptly run by your liberal Democrat partners. Be thankful the Santa Clarita Valley has a rich tradition of conservative leadership. “In God We Trust” is as American as mom and apple pie. It doesn’t say, “In the Christian God We Trust,” if that is what offends you so deeply. Every religion believes in a Higher Power. This phrase does not recognize any one religion. It merely states the five members of the governing board can look to a higher power when making decisions that affect our children’s lives. It is not some evil conservative conspiracy. “In God We Trust” will serve our community just fine. Larry Moore Valencia Submit a Letter to the Editor

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You Can’t Hurry Experience By David Hegg

abor Day is around the corner with all of its fun, food and family. Sadly, conversations about actual labor and the part it plays in America’s success aren’t usually on the menu. Maybe they should be. If we took time to evaluate the work ethic in our country, we’d find a debilitating toxin has crept into the marketplace. I have a good friend who recently left home for his first spring training as a professional baseball player. After honing his craft through Little League and high school, he was recruited by a university, and did so well he was drafted and signed to a professional contract. My friend might seem just like other university grads ready to launch their careers. But from my vantage point, his mindset is vastly different from most others in this way. As a rookie, he knows that he doesn’t know. And he knows that what he doesn’t know he needs to know. And he knows that what he needs to know, along with the skills he needs, will only come through experience. As a professional player, he accepts that he must start at the bottom and work harder than most of his teammates. He knows he must demonstrate consistent, long-term progress in the skills baseball demands if he wants to gain respectability and move up. He realizes he is a beginner despite previous achievements. He understands there are many more skilled than he is, and he values their coaching and modeling. He is clear that he doesn’t know all he needs to know and can’t do all he needs to do

to make it to the major leagues. At least, not yet. He knows he can’t go around sulking that, after two months, he hasn’t been asked by major league coaches to offer his insights, take his spot on the field, and be treated as highly valuable. He must be humble enough to learn, focused enough to work extremely hard, and respectful enough to gain the added value of having real relationships with those who can help him improve. He must realize the level of his value to the organization is, at this point, minimal. The reason? He hasn’t done anything yet. In baseball, accomplishment always precedes recognition and reward. Just because the minor leaguers wear the same uniform and are paid to play doesn’t mean their stock is equal to that of the major leaguers. What he needs is only gained through experience, and you can’t hurry experience. If only the same mindset populated other arenas of society. For some time now, we have watched a massive influx of a generation pervasively nourished on their own self-worth. They have bought into the pernicious and erroneous ethical perspective that being alive and human makes them equal to those who have lived more, learned more, done more, and earned the right to speak, act, and be in charge. They wear their entitlement on their sleeves. Unlike other areas, the failure rate in baseball is high. Generally only 10% of those signed to minor league contracts will play at least one game in the majors. But apparently, the fact that 90% never make it motivates the minor leaguers to

give their all, and then some. It adjusts their arrogance downward, and propels them to take advantage of every practice, game, coach and manager they can find. It means they enter the fray understanding they have a long way to go. That’s where many entering the labor force show their ignorance. Rather than knowing they have a long way to go, they believe they’ve already arrived. They come onto the scene wearing an inflated sense of their own importance, abilities and value. Worse, they come armed with entitled expectations and a storehouse of indignation just ready to burst forth if they feel undervalued, underrecognized or underutilized. We need to get back to the triedand-true concept that value follows achievement, just as insight and ability are honed through experience. This doesn’t mean newcomers don’t have a place. Just as baseball drafts a new crop of hopefuls yearly, businesses do recognize the value of new employees whose potential may be greater than that of previous generations. But potential is of little value until it is fulfilled in maturity, experience and accomplishment. So, if you are at the beginning of your career, learn from the professionals in baseball. Be honest about your value and strive to learn from those more experienced. Work hard to improve and succeed. Take your job seriously but never yourself. Be humble, teachable and honest about your abilities. Prize achievement above status. If you do those things consistently, those with power to promote will take notice. Local resident David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church. “Ethically Speaking” appears Sundays.  S U N D AY S I G N A L · 1 9

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