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
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,
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
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
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
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
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 …
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
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
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
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
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
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
The holidays are full of family fun, but sometimes it is nice to take an evening to enjoy a date night during this hectic time of the year, just for
‘Tis the season to gather the family, the grandkids, friends and neighbors and enjoy these special events that happen only once a year. Open Now-Jan. 4 Descanso Gardens: Enchanted Forest
Last November “Wicked” (Part One) set several box office records, including the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway musical movie, both domestically and globally. It also became the highest-grossing film
In a world that seems upside down with people doing more screaming at each other, instead of listening, it might be time to step back and try something new and different. Kindness.
Santa Clarita has its Old Town Newhall and Pasadena has its Old Pasadena, known by the locals as “Old Pas.” When you’re looking for an “adventure” close to home, a visit to
Pumpkin spice will always have a place in our hearts, but its time to make way for the latest flavor trend this fall, maple. Maple is more than just a
October is the season of pumpkin patches, Octoberfests, fall foliage, hot apple cider, harvest festivals, corn mazes and spooky movies and shows. Southern California venues offer numerous fun and spine-tingling