Widespread superblooms do not occur annually, they are a rare phenomenon that usually happen only once every 10 to 15 years.

California’s Wonderful Wildflower Trails

A combination of several atmospheric rivers and Hurricane Hilary made 2023 one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history receiving 141% of its average annual rainfall. With the rain comes an expectation of a spring superbloom of wildflowers.  Widespread superblooms do not occur annually, they are a rare phenomenon that usually happen only once

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Data from online travel agency Booking.com shows that half of travelers plan to choose vacation destinations where the cost of living is less than their hometowns in 2024.

Find Your Perfect Spring Escape

4 pet-friendly and affordable destinations for a spring getaway Whether you’re a family with kids or a young professional looking for a getaway, it isn’t

News Features

Widespread superblooms do not occur annually, they are a rare phenomenon that usually happen only once every 10 to 15 years.

California’s Wonderful Wildflower Trails

A combination of several atmospheric rivers and Hurricane Hilary made 2023 one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history receiving 141% of its average

Set in the quaint hamlet of Deptford in the 1580s, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire offers guests entertainment, food, drink, vendors and hundreds of costumed characters.

Spring Into Fun

Spring has arrived in Southern California with spring gardening and spring cleaning keeping everyone hopping. But spring in southern California is also the perfect time

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking on your calendar.

What is a Solar Eclipse?

By Joe Rao  The Old Farmer’s Almanac  Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking

City Council

Enjoy One Story One City Throughout March

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager March 1 kicked off the Santa Clarita Public Library’s much-anticipated One Story One City Program. The 2022 program

Health & Fitness

What is more Californian than a walk through a redwood forest? Located not far from Highway 101, this easy 1.5-mile loop trail winds through old-growth redwoods and lush ferns has been a popular destination for decades.

Time to Hit California’s Trails

The natural beauty of California is unsurpassed. It’s time to get outside and enjoy California’s dramatic coastline, majestic granite peaks, rushing waterfalls, the world’s tallest

Entertainment

Historical reenactors from left, Ralph Castor, Joe Riddle, Dave Kanawah and Dan Cervantes dressed in Texas style Cowboy regalia sit around a period correct camp site at The 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Cowboy Festival is Back!

The grounds of William S. Hart Regional Park in Old Town Newhall will again embrace the yee haws! and yahoos! of the annual Cowboy Festival

Set in the quaint hamlet of Deptford in the 1580s, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire offers guests entertainment, food, drink, vendors and hundreds of costumed characters.

Spring Into Fun

Spring has arrived in Southern California with spring gardening and spring cleaning keeping everyone hopping. But spring in southern California is also the perfect time

Home & Garden

Widespread superblooms do not occur annually, they are a rare phenomenon that usually happen only once every 10 to 15 years.

California’s Wonderful Wildflower Trails

A combination of several atmospheric rivers and Hurricane Hilary made 2023 one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history receiving 141% of its average

Encourage vegetables to develop deep root systems with less frequent but deeper watering for a bounty of summer vegetables. PHOTO PIXABAY.

Get Ready for Spring Veggie Planting 

According to the calendar spring won’t arrive until March 19, but many Santa Clarita Valley gardeners are very anxious to start planning spring vegetable gardens. 

Kids & Family

Historical reenactors from left, Ralph Castor, Joe Riddle, Dave Kanawah and Dan Cervantes dressed in Texas style Cowboy regalia sit around a period correct camp site at The 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Cowboy Festival is Back!

The grounds of William S. Hart Regional Park in Old Town Newhall will again embrace the yee haws! and yahoos! of the annual Cowboy Festival

Attendees drive around and record the decorations at Wakefield Winter Wonderland on Wednsday, Dec. 6. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Lighting up Santa Clarita

A look at some of the most popular holiday lights displays in the SCV  By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  The days after Thanksgiving, or even

Howl-o-ween 

Get Your Pet Ready  Dressing up for Halloween is one of the more enjoyable ways to celebrate the spooky season. It’s not uncommon for people

What to Look for When Considering a New Dog 

Dogs have been faithful companions to humans for hundreds of years. Dog owners know their canine companions can be friendly, affectionate and entertaining. Dogs also

Seniors

Linda Crawford dances during a hoedown hosted at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. Signal file photo.

Your SCV Senior Center

The “new” Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Bella Vida will celebrate its fifth anniversary in April.  The center, which serves more than 15,000 SCV seniors

Don’t Ignore This Piece of Mail

If you’re 65, there is one piece of mail you shouldn’t ignore this month  Are you or someone you love on Medicare? As the annual

Holiday

Data from online travel agency Booking.com shows that half of travelers plan to choose vacation destinations where the cost of living is less than their hometowns in 2024.

Find Your Perfect Spring Escape

4 pet-friendly and affordable destinations for a spring getaway Whether you’re a family with kids or a young professional looking for a getaway, it isn’t

Come Easter Sunday, eager children wake up to see if the Easter Bunny has visited their homes.

Easter Egg Hunts and Other Eggceptional Traditions

Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting