Mermaid Month in Ventura
March 2, 2025 10:44 am
There’s something about mermaids that enchant not only children, but also adults of all ages. Folklore, literature and film are awash with stories of mermaids, the sirens of the sea.
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March is National Craft Month
March 2, 2025 10:33 am
Remember when COVID-19 was raging all around us and we all took up sourdough bread baking and making vision boards from old magazines? As life returned to the “new normal”
Exploring the Oxnard Taco Trail
February 23, 2025 12:56 pm
As culinary tourism increases nationwide, local tourist boards throughout California are finding that establishing food and drink “trails” are a tasty way to increase tourism. One of the newest arrivals
Adventure Awaits on the Almond Blossom Cruise
February 16, 2025 10:04 am
Four hours north of Santa Clarita, around the city of Modesto, the annual display of almond orchards in full bloom is a month-long display of breathtaking pink and white blossoms.
Planets on Parade
February 16, 2025 9:55 am
It’s time to gaze up at the night sky to see the special celestial shenanigans the universe has in store for the Santa Clarita Valley in February and March. The
Your California Explorations by Train or Bike
February 9, 2025 10:02 am
Who doesn’t love the classic California road trip? It is part of our DNA as Californians. However, in this new age of eco-consciousness there are many transportation alternatives that can
CalArts’ Alumnus Grab Nods this Award Season
February 2, 2025 5:53 pm
It’s time for the creative community in Southern California to don their red-carpet gowns and tuxedos and strut their stuff during the annual Hollywood Award season. Hollywood Award season serves
Valentine’s Day Fun and Adventures
February 2, 2025 5:47 pm
It’s the sweetest day of the year. This year romance blooms on a Friday, a perfect day for a romantic dinner, weekend adventure or a Valentine’s date night. This year
Travel Unplugged… Truly Get Away From It All
January 26, 2025 10:50 am
The year is not even a month old, yet it feels like a decade. If you are mentally and physically exhausted with 2025 instead of “running away from home,” try
What’s New in Santa Clarita for 2025 and Beyond
January 12, 2025 10:56 am
The city of Santa Clarita, which celebrated its 37th birthday on Dec. 15, 2024, was busy in the past year providing city residents with a host of new amenities. Included
What’s New in California Travel 2025
January 5, 2025 10:45 am
Part of the magic of California travel is that it seems like there is always something new to see or do. The New Year brings a host of updates to
Dreaming of California Skiing
January 5, 2025 10:41 am
Winter touched down in the Sierra Nevada range on Oct. 17, bringing below-freezing temperatures and a few inches of white fluff. Despite being a La Nina winter, which usually means
L.A.’s Most Immersive Experiences
December 29, 2024 12:17 pm
The holidays are here! With all the baking, cooking, planning, shopping, wrapping, travel and decorating it seems there isn’t a moment to breathe. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape to
Savory or Sweet, California’s Must Try Pies
December 29, 2024 12:13 pm
It used to be a “thing” to stop for pie during a road trip, My father always made a big deal about where we would stop for pie. In those
Where to Celebrate the New Year
December 22, 2024 12:09 pm
It’s almost 2025, whether you’re ready for it, or not. Which begs the question, where will you be to ring in the first quarter-century of the 2000s? New Year’s Day
Festive Fun Road Trips for Your Holiday Enjoyment
December 8, 2024 12:06 pm
There are places you can visit this holiday season that simply envelop you in so much holiday cheer you can’t avoid being infused with the holiday spirit. Even Scrooge himself
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Film, TV, Theater
December 8, 2024 11:37 am
There are certain holiday traditions that have held up over time. Enjoying the marathon presentation of “A Christmas Story” and debating the merits of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie
Finding the Perfect One
December 8, 2024 11:27 am
Douglas Fir? Noble Fir? Fraser Fir? Scotch Pine? What is your perfect Christmas tree? Will only a fresh cut, real tree do? Do you choose a living tree and plant
The Santa Clarita Wine-Tasting Scene
December 1, 2024 10:26 am
The last decade has seen some dramatic changes in the SCV, including the closure of many popular wine bars, most notably Lee’s Wine Bistro, and the recent death of Yoon
You Can Never Have Too Much Holiday Fun!
December 1, 2024 10:13 am
It seems every year the holidays pass by quicker and quicker, this year, with a late Thanksgiving being celebrated just two days before Dec. 1 it seems the holidays will