From the Earth — Harvest Food, Flowers and Fruit
May 10, 2026 8:57 am
Spring is in the air and for many backyard gardeners the growing season is only just beginning, however there are many places to find farms and fields where you can
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Create Your Own Art Scavenger Hunt
May 3, 2026 8:25 am
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
Celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day May 10
April 26, 2026 8:50 am
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
History Experiences: The Hart Mansion and Mummies
April 19, 2026 8:35 am
The latest in historical encounters in Los Angeles County include a trio of new exhibits, including the long-awaited reopening of the William S. Hart Mansion in Hart Park, a chance
Grab Your Western Boots and Hats It’s Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Time!
April 12, 2026 8:17 am
Yeehaw! The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is almost here with three stages and more than 15 entertainers, food, vendors, a line dancing contest and more. The two days of cowboy culture
The FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Experience
March 29, 2026 8:59 am
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
Pantone Color of the Year Cloud Dancer
March 22, 2026 8:39 am
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
California’s Spring Food Festivals
March 15, 2026 11:15 am
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
Celebrate ‘America’s Pastime’ at a Ballpark
March 1, 2026 10:09 am
Baseball has lived in the hearts of Americans for decades, so much so that it has been dubbed “America’s Pastime.” Baseball is called that because of its deep 19th-century roots,
Showers Bring Flowers
February 22, 2026 8:49 am
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 Centennial of The Mother Road: Route 66
February 15, 2026 12:21 pm
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
Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse
February 8, 2026 10:35 am
The Lunar New Year is on the horizon, say goodbye to the Year of the Wood Snake and hello to 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse. Lunar New Year
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
February 1, 2026 9:45 am
It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants
Be Kind to Yourself and Practice Self-Care in 2026
January 25, 2026 8:34 am
The holidays are over. The gifts have been unwrapped, the holiday cookies eaten, the eggnog tippled and the cheerful holiday lights taken down and returned to storage. New Year’s Eve came …
Celebrate February’s National Food Days
January 25, 2026 8:27 am
By Michele E. Buttelman Sunday Signal Staff Writer Who doesn’t enjoy a good excuse for enjoying a pizza and a margarita? February is packed with national food days, celebrating not only pizza and margaritas, but also
New Places and Events to Explore This Year
January 18, 2026 9:15 am
Living in the Santa Clarita Valley we are lucky to have access to theme parks, including one in our own backyard, as well as world-class entertainment and other opportunities for fun and
Your 2026 Bucket List Suggestions
January 4, 2026 9:21 am
The idea of having a “bucket list,” a list of things you want to see and do before you “kick the bucket” became a cultural touchstone after the release of
Fee-Free Days at Parks, Museums and More
December 28, 2025 10:59 am
One of the most popular sayings in the United States is “You get what you pay for.” However, in the case of Los Angeles County museums, cultural venues and parks, that saying
Let It Snow!
December 21, 2025 10:20 am
While it is still early in the ski season, the forecast for 2025-26 is predicting warmer than average temperatures and a higher-than-normal chance of below normal snowfall, especially in the
Add Joy to the Holiday Season with Homemade Gifts
December 7, 2025 8:42 am
The holiday season is here with the season-ending celebrations of Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas and Hanukkah from Sunday, Dec. 14-Monday, Dec. 22. Gifting doesn’t have to be a hugely