Lunar New Year: Year of the Fire Horse
February 8, 2026 10:35 am
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
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day
February 1, 2026 9:45 am
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
Be Kind to Yourself and Practice Self-Care in 2026
January 25, 2026 8:34 am
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 …
Celebrate February’s National Food Days
January 25, 2026 8:27 am
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
New Places and Events to Explore This Year
January 18, 2026 9:15 am
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
Your 2026 Bucket List Suggestions
January 4, 2026 9:21 am
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
Fee-Free Days at Parks, Museums and More
December 28, 2025 10:59 am
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
Let It Snow!
December 21, 2025 10:20 am
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
Add Joy to the Holiday Season with Homemade Gifts
December 7, 2025 8:42 am
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
Don’t Forget to Find Time for a Holiday Date Night
November 30, 2025 8:31 am
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
Hurrah for the Holidays, All Merry and Bright
November 23, 2025 9:22 am
‘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
What We’ve Waited for, Holiday Screen Season!
November 16, 2025 9:06 am
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
World Kindness Day November 13
November 9, 2025 9:56 am
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.
Explore Old Pasadena for History, Dining and Fun
November 2, 2025 9:40 am
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
Maple: The On-Trend Flavor This Fall
October 26, 2025 5:50 pm
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
‘Tis the Season to Catch Spooky Entertainment
October 19, 2025 7:50 am
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
It’s Spooky Season! Halloween Thrills and Chills
October 5, 2025 10:10 am
October has arrived, and it’s not all pumpkin spice lattes, it’s also the Spooky Season with numerous ways to find your Halloween chills and thrills. Halloween should be extra festive
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 28, 2025 8:47 am
Breast Cancer Awareness Month started as a week-long event in October 1985. Founded by the American Cancer Society, in partnership a British company that made tamoxifen, the campaign eventually grew
Finding the Perfect Local Coffee Shop
September 21, 2025 8:53 am
What do you want in your perfect coffee shop? Are you looking for a diverse selection of beverages, or do you want a place that makes your perfect brew and
The Bounty of Fall in California
September 21, 2025 8:50 am
Monday, Sept. 22, the first day of the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, offers Santa Clarita Valley residents the opportunity to enjoy all the numerous bounties of the fall