Savory Sonoran and steakhouse fare at El Trocadero
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
In the mood for Mexican cuisine? Or maybe some meat and seafood? Can’t decide? Well, you’re in luck, because El Trocadero Mesquite Grill & Cantina has it all.
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Top ten California places to make ‘sweet’ memories
July 21, 2019 12:01 am
July is national ice cream month. What better way to celebrate than to hit the road with a list of “must visit, must taste” ice cream parlors in your pocket or purse?
Michele makes…summer salads
July 14, 2019 4:00 pm
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
July 14, 2019 3:00 pm
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
Philanthropy earns realtor Ingram ‘Woman of the Year’
July 14, 2019 1:30 pm
Pam Ingram, 2019 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, is a familiar face around the Santa Clarita Valley. In real estate for 25 years, she is one of the
Summer family festival fun
July 7, 2019 5:00 pm
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
Beautiful Beaches
July 7, 2019 6:30 am
Some beaches are for lying on the sand, some beaches are for walking barefoot as the waves softly lap at your ankles, some beaches are for watching waves crash and
Jim McGuire makes masterpieces in wood
July 7, 2019 6:00 am
Jim McGuire makes unique and beautiful fretwork using the most surprising of tools, a scroll saw. Each of his works is crafted by hand. “I hear people say, ‘Oh they
Destination: Out of this World
June 30, 2019 11:30 am
The summer “con” season is upon us. It’s time to gather, cosplay and enjoy the company of like-minded fans. Many people have heard about San Diego Comic Con, the annual
Holly Schroeder — Growing business in the SCV
June 30, 2019 11:00 am
Holly Schroeder was named president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation in 2013. The nonprofit SCVEDC, which was established in 2010, works to attract new businesses
Amazing California bridges
June 30, 2019 6:30 am
California has some of the most iconic bridges in the United States, and the world. Today we take most of them for granted as we drive over them. Everyone knows
Behind the Scenes in Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019 4:00 pm
Managing a family-run movie ranch might sound like a dream job. However, for Steve Arklin, Jr., ranch manager of Rancho Deluxe in Sand Canyon, the responsibility also comes with long
Take a walk through historic Broadway
June 23, 2019 3:30 pm
I worked for nearly 20 years in downtown Los Angeles. From 1977 to 1996 I commuted to Second and Spring streets. During those years, I never really understood the scope
Historic eateries around Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019 3:00 pm
When my husband and I first moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978 we quickly adopted Cal Islands as our “special occasion” restaurant. It was a magical place with
Learn about our neighbor to the north: Canada
June 23, 2019 9:30 am
Canada, our neighbor to the north. It’s just like the United States, right? Except with stranger money. Well, not exactly. Many visitors are surprised when they get to Canada that
School’s out for summer!
June 16, 2019 2:30 pm
For many Santa Clarita Valley parents, the end of the school year is a time of dread. What are you going to do to keep the kids entertained and out
Carrie and Manuel Lujan
June 16, 2019 2:00 pm
Santa Clarita Public Information Officer Carrie Lujan recently had an interesting day at work. Lujan was called to the scene of a wayward bear in a Valencia neighborhood and watched
Visit the Broad Museum for free
June 16, 2019 11:00 am
Eli and Edythe Broad have been involved in the Los Angeles art community since they arrived in Southern California in 1963. Eli Broad is the founding chairman of the Museum
Visit the natural wonders of California
June 16, 2019 9:30 am
Why does anyone travel? To learn about our world? To experience places and people different from our usual day-to-day life? To see something new? To revel in the unique and
Capt. Lewis is passionate about family, job and the SCV
June 9, 2019 2:30 pm
Robert Lewis was named captain of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on April 4, 2017. He replaced Sheriff’s Capt. Roosevelt Johnson who was promoted to commander. Lewis is a