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

Something Happened on the Old Road #2 is located at LACoFD Fire Station 108 in Santa Clarita. A large-scale oil painting is on display in the firehouse entrance lobby, along with four watercolor paintings for the interior spaces of the station. Photo Courtesy Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.

Create Your Own Art Scavenger Hunt 

The LA County Department of Arts and Culture has recently unveiled a new webpage devoted to the LA County Civic Art Collection of more than 600 artworks.  The new site

Find a fun and new activity to enchant your mom on this special day. ©ADOBESTOCK

Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10 

Celebrate your mother this Mother’s Day with more than just a nice meal. Certainly don’t skimp on brunch or dinner, but add a special activity into the day to ensure it is a Mother’s Day she will

The FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles will transform the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into a global celebration of soccer and culture for five days, June 11-15, offering a unique opening weekend celebration for fans. Courtesy Photo

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Experience 

If you can’t get tickets to the “pitch” at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you can still enjoy the World Cup experience at FIFA Fan Festivals

The forecast is for more white sofas in furniture showrooms in 2026. The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year will influence fashion and furniture designers. Photo Pantone Color Institute.

Pantone Color of the Year Cloud Dancer 

The Pantone Color Institute has gifted the world a new color controversy, the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer.  Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute Laurie Pressman

Enjoy the iconic Strawberry Shortcake Experience at the California Strawberry Festival, May 16-17 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. This mouth-watering treat is a must-try for anyone who loves the taste of summer. Made with tender, flaky cake, whipped cream, and heaps of plump, ripe strawberries. Photo California Strawberry Festival.

California’s Spring Food Festivals 

Despite the loss of several California “famous signature” food festivals in recent years, including the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Castroville Artichoke Festival and the California Nut Festival in Chico, it’s still a good time to be

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve has eight miles of trails that wander through gentle rolling hills. ©ADOBESTOCK

Showers Bring Flowers 

As spring approaches in the Santa Clarita Valley, anticipation is blooming throughout Southern California, will the winter rains bring forth another historic superbloom?  The answer to the superbloom question is mixed, some experts

The Santa Monica Pier is the famous ending point of Route 66 from east to west, or the jumping-off point if traveling west to east. Photo Courtesy U.S. Route 66 Centennial.

The Centennial of The Mother Road: Route 66 

With a world that seems to keep changing at a lightning-fast pace, it is comforting to know that not everything old and familiar is being bulldozed into rubble.  In addition