End of summer Labor Day pool party

The kids are back in school, summer vacations are in the record books and anticipation builds for the annual fall rollout of pumpkin spice lattes and such. Now is a great time to celebrate the “fall of summer” with family and friends.

Profile: Jason Crawford

Jason Crawford, City of Santa Clarita planning, marketing and economic development manager, is living proof that best-laid plans can often go strangely, yet perfectly, awry.

California’s must-try golf courses

Golfers in the Santa Clarita Valley are fortunate to have several exceptional golf courses where they can drive, putt and seek that elusive “hole-in-one.”

Some last minute August adventures as the kids start school

It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down for school-age children. Most schools in the Santa Clarita Valley are set to open their doors for the 2019-20 school year this week.However, to ease the transition to the school routine, here are some fun August adventures that hopefully you can make room for in between homework and weekly spelling tests.

Cameron Smyth has a heart for public service

City Councilman Cameron Smyth currently serves as mayor pro tem for the City of Santa Clarita. Per tradition, in December, Smyth should be elected by his fellow councilmembers to a

Michele makes….ice cream

It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. It’s hot. What can you do with the family that’s fun and gives you a sweet, cool treat as a reward? One of the simple joys of summer is ice cream. A great family activity is making homemade ice cream with your kids.

Cool off on the water in houseboat style

It’s summer. It’s hot. What better way to cool off than to get on the water? Here’s five places where you can “float away” and beat the heat.

Several steps to prepare for back-to-school

“Back to school preparation is important to starting the new school year on the right foot,” says retired Joyce Carson, who taught for 35 years at Sulphur Springs Community School in Canyon Country.

Kieran Wong – Parks commissioner

Kieran Wong, appointed to the City of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission in 2016, has been an active member of the Santa Clarita Valley since he relocated

Vicki Engbrecht, Hart District Superintendent

Vicki Engbrecht, the superintendent of the William S. Hart Union High School District, is a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley and a passionate champion of education and the quality of SCV schools.

Wonderful waterparks across the state

As the temperature soars, and the Santa Clarita Valley bakes in the summer sun, it’s nice to know there are numerous community pools and popular area water parks where residents can take a dip and cool off.

Michele makes…summer salads

Summer is the time of the year that people want — and crave — light, refreshing food. Summer salads are the perfect way to satisfy those cravings. These salads can

Rafting adventures on California’s rivers

Some of my favorite summer memories involve water. Floating on an inner tube in a lake, or a shallow river, is among life’s most blissful moments. I remember when our

Summer family festival fun

The best part of summer fairs and festivals is not only the food, but the chance to spend time with family and friends making memories and enjoying time away from