Top of the Notch Restaurant is located at the top of chair 1 and offers a beautiful view. Photo courtesy Mt. Baldy Resort

Visit Mt. Baldy for Hiking, Camping, Scenery 

Who knew that Mt. Baldy offered more than just winter fun? Mt. Baldy, less than two hours from the Santa Clarita Valley, offers great hiking trails, off-grid tent camping with

There are several places in and around Santa Clarita that offers free or low-cost health and wellness education. ©AdobeStock

Free or Low-Cost Health, Wellness Education 

Everything costs more, especially health care. The best way to avoid paying high health care bills is to actively seek ways to improve your health and wellness. Here are a

The Santa Clarita Marathon to be held Nov. 15 is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Running in the Santa Clarita Valley 

Those who love to run have a number of reasons why they choose running and it’s not just the “runner’s high.”  Barbara Clarkson, of Valencia, began running cross country track

Oktoberfest is considered the world’s largest folk festival. While festivals are held around the world, Munich is its birthplace. The fest runs traditionally for 16-18 days from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. ©Adobestock

Prost! It’s Oktoberfest Time 

Who doesn’t enjoy a fun time with beer, sausages, pretzels and brass oompah bands? If you’ve been waiting all year to unleash your inner Polka dancer, the wait is almost over, many Oktoberfests will bring the party to the Southland

As NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory marks 90 years of discovery and innovation, it will welcome the public for Explore JPL on Oct. 10–11.

How About Trying Something Different 

It’s easy to fall into a rut, life can easily settle into an endless routine … of routine. Same vanilla latte every morning, driving the same route into work each day,

This Anna’s Hummingbird enjoys nectar from a Fuchsia plant. Photo Veronika Andrews, Pixabay

Hummingbirds in Santa Clarita 

Yes, there are hummingbirds in the Santa Clarita Valley. However, when temperatures exceed 95° F most hummingbirds may flee to slightly cooler climates. The one hummingbird you might continue to see in

This Summer Be Heat Aware, Especially Seniors 

Summer is here and recent high temperatures have seen the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issue several hot weather advisories.  L.A. Public Health has collaborated with the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for

Ventura County is Alive with Summer Fun 

Ventura County is alive with fun and festive events this summer. Not only is it a quick drive for Santa Clarita Valley residents, Ventura County usually offers cooler weather and less crowded beaches

RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith closed out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park last year. Photo by Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Celebrate California Summer Nights 

Honestly, when was the last time you headed to the beach for a grunion run? The hallmark of a true California summer, the running of the grunion is a “must

Spud Point Crab Company in Bodega Bay offers fresh-from-the-boat Dungeness crab sandwiches. Photo Courtesy Spud Point Crab Company.

Explore the North Coast Foodie Scene 

Summer is here and there’s no more beautiful place to explore in California than the North Coast. It’s time to plan a destination vacation where you can visit and explore

The Denny Sanford Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido is a 13-acre immersive habitat featuring winding pathways that bring guests close to the herd. Photo San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

What’s New and Fun in Southern California 

Living in California it is easy to forget that the rest of the world comes to California for vacation — to play and to see what’s new and innovative. Here are a few new

Woody and his pals return in “Toy Story 5” on June 19. Photo Pixar Animation Studios.

Summer Blockbuster Entertainment 

“It’s summertime and the living is easy,” those words sung by Ella Fitzgerald in the 1960s might not ring as true in 2026, but summertime should still be the time

West 4 Experience a ride in a Concord Stagecoach at Harris Stage Lines in Paso Robles. Photo Harris Stage Lines.

Where the West Still Comes Alive 

California’s love of cowboy culture can be traced back to cattle ranching primarily built upon Spanish-Mexican vaquero traditions that began with Spanish missions in the 1700s and evolved into a vast “rancho”

njoy an enchanting night at the World Premiere of ‘DroneArt Show: Harry Potter’ hosted by Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter™ films! PHOTO COURTESY DRONEART SHOW

Explore Some Unique Summer Fun Close to Home 

Gas prices are crazy, the grocery store takes a bigger and bigger slice of the income pie, everything, everywhere all at once seems to cost more than ever.  Yet, you still need

Visit the Wunderground at Porsche Santa Clarita where you can immerse yourself in Porsche history and learn how the Porsche family and their team of designers and engineers developed their iconic style from 1948 to today. PHOTO CREDIT WUNDERGROUND

Rev Up the Fun on Father’s Day 

Father’s Day is just around the corner, this year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21. It’s time to make plans to celebrate your dad and make his weekend unique and special. Show your