A trip to the marketplace

Public markets started as a way to bring food directly to the public, without the higher prices, or delays, of a “middle man.” Modern public markets are often cultural touchstones,

Kevin MacDonald: In service of SCV’s seniors

Kevin MacDonald, executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, has a passion for people. MacDonald was born in Mountain Lakes, N.J., the third of seven children. His father

Plan your escape to see the big trees

We used to go camping every summer in our 1963 Wheelcamper, inherited from my husband’s parents. We wanted to show our daughter the natural wonders of California and beyond. Among

Early Spring Festival Fun

Spring is around the corner, just weeks away and now is the time to mark your calendars for festival fun. There are Scottish games, a celebration of whales and, if

Finding love in the strangest places

Ok, so Valentine’s Day didn’t exactly go as planned. Maybe it’s a good idea to mix it up in your relationship and escape for a romantic getaway to some of

The man behind the whistle

Mike Nugent, a fixture at Bowman High School for 22 years, retired from teaching four years ago — and is now busier than ever. After 39 years as a prep

Bare root planting season in SCV

The recent rains have made the soil in the Santa Clarita Valley soft and easy to dig. Now is the time to get to the nursery for your bare root

Headlines tell story of St. Francis Dam failure

“Great St. Francis Dam Crumbles” “Great Wall of Water Sweeps Sleeping Victims Into Eternity” “Death Flood comes In Darkness” “Dead May Number 400” “Living Hunted in Debris!” “Flood Death Toll

Family Fun: Discover Ireland

When we think of Ireland, we often conjure up images of shamrocks, St. Patrick’s Day and leprechauns. However, there’s more to Ireland than corned beef and cabbage. In fact, while

Michele makes comfort food

When it’s winter my thoughts always turn to comfort food. Those hearty dishes that warm your tummy and your soul. Here’s a couple of my favorite comfort food recipes: Michele’s

SCV Charity Chili Cook-off to support pet rescues

The seventh annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-off, which raises tens of thousands of dollars each year for local nonprofit organizations, is supporting Shelter Hope Pet Shop and St. Bonnie’s Sanctuary/Lange

Ed Masterson: SCV’s master of ceremonies

If you’ve attended any kind of significant charity gala or large, public event in the Santa Clarita Valley during the last decade, it’s likely that Saugus resident Ed Masterson is

Discover Japan

I remember when I was in the third grade, we learned the most incredible things about countries around the world. I still remember the day we had “Japan Day” in

Clubs for everyone in the SCV

Have a secret passion for exploring the stars? There’s a club for that. Interested in sharing a great read with others? There’s a club for that. In the Santa Clarita

Celebrate love in February

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Here are few special events that will help you make this Valentine’s Day one to remember. “Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella” Feb. 5 to March

Festival fun for February

There may be a chill in the air, but with Valentine’s Day and a three-day President’s Day weekend on the calendar, February is anything but boring. Here are a few

Festival fun for February

There may be a chill in the air, but with Valentine’s Day and a three-day President’s Day weekend on the calendar, February is anything but boring. Here are a few

February Family Fun

When February rolls around I always think, “February? Already?” February is more than Valentine’s Day and the three-day Presidents Day weekend. February is Black History Month, American Heart Month and

Gary Null: A life behind the lens

If you had a favorite television show on NBC during the decades of the 60s-90s, professional still photographer Gary Null probably captured images of the cast, the set and the