News release The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to the fifth annual Community Beautification Day on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon in various locations around the…
Firefighters responded to reports of smoke in Old Town Newhall Wednesday morning at the scene of the Main Street fire that took place early Monday morning, according to Kaitlyn Aldana, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Fire…
News release The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a car and bike show Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to join this event for a…
A sheriff’s deputy was transported to the hospital following a solo motorcycle collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest late Wednesday morning, according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, public information officer with the California…
News release The Guardians Support Center Inc. is inviting the community to come together in remembrance and gratitude at its annual Patriot Day observance, the sixth annual Patriot Day 9/11…
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Planning a trip to the Mexican Caribbean may seem simple. Book a flight, choose a hotel, pack a swimsuit, and you are ready to go. But here’s the thing: the difference between a pleasant vacation and an unforgettable one is often in the details. These are the small decisions no one talks about, but they can save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. Beyond packing your suitcase or checking the weather forecast, there are several things travelers often overlook. Choosing the right hotel, avoiding an overloaded schedule, and steering clear of common tourist mistakes can help you enjoy the trip much more without exhausting your budget. Here are 10 tips worth knowing before your next Mexican Caribbean vacation. 1. Choose the Experience Before the Destination One of the most common mistakes is choosing a destination based only on its reputation. Deciding between Cancun and the Riviera Maya should begin with a more important question: What kind of trip do you actually want? Some travelers want to disconnect completely and spend most of the vacation at the hotel. Others want to visit cenotes, archaeological sites, and natural parks every day. Some couples are simply looking for a quiet romantic getaway. Once you understand your priorities, it becomes much easier to choose a hotel that fits your travel style instead of ending up somewhere that feels completely different from what you imagined. 2. Pay Attention to Distances Do not assume that two attractions are close simply because they appear near each other on a map. …
The Trump Administration’s immigration policies have been stark, swift and extensive. While we clearly needed to shut the border and we need to arrest and deport those immigrants who pose…
Below are excerpts from an e-mail I sent Monday, Aug. 17, to friends regarding the current state of inequity in our economy. “I’m sure there are other reasons that have…
“Public service is a privilege that comes with the responsibility to govern effectively within boundaries established by our Constitution and laws.” The above quote tells it all in how the…
I sincerely appreciate Philip Wasserman’s letter (May 22) delving deeper into the world of robots and artificial intelligence in response to my own letter (April 22) regarding cheap immigrant labor…
The state’s chronic housing shortage has its greatest impact on the roughly 14 million Californians either mired in poverty or nearly so. In fact, California’s very high housing costs are…
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m taking care of my elderly father who recently had a stroke and have a lot of questions about how Medicare works and what it covers. He’s…
Decades of planning and millions in funding intended to revitalize Old Town Newhall went up in smoke, literally, Monday morning, during a fire that’s still a part of an active investigation. What’s left…
News release Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation has announced a historic $5 million gift from Connie Spears, honoring the legacy she and her late husband, Wayne Spears, built together through…
Jane Mick sits at the newly established Mosaic Santa Clarita Arts & Cultural Center at Valencia Town Center on Tuesday — surrounded by her unfinished work, as well as work that’s ready for purchase. …
Newhall businesses face uncertain future after fire The smell of lingering smoke filled the air, while the occasional pedestrian walked by to look at what was left of an entire block of Main Street where, just…
After two teams finished last season with California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section runner-up plaques, the standard for flag football has been raised for local programs to replicate in the Santa Clarita Valley for…