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

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

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

Earth Girls Are Easy

From Texas to the SCV Poore, a native of Texarkana, Texas, moved to Los Angeles in 1978. He started his music career playing piano bar at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel.

Find foodie heaven during Restaurant Month

California starts 2019 with the ninth annual California Restaurant Month for January, celebrating the restaurants, chefs and culinary creations that have given the state a reputation as a world-class “foodie”

Music, Movies, Theater: What’s Entertaining in 2019?

What’s your favorite “special” arts and entertainment event from 2018? Was it a movie you looked forward to viewing? A special theater performance? A long-anticipated concert by your favorite performer?