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
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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
Refresh Your Traditional Thanksgiving
November 24, 2024 10:53 am
The most comforting parts of most families’ annual Thanksgiving celebrations are the traditions. Everyone looks forward to grandma’s “secret recipe” creamed onions, Aunt Sue’s “special once-a-year-only pumpkin pie” and dad’s
Thanksgiving Flair for the Home
November 24, 2024 10:39 am
When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array of extended family, including second and third
First Look: SoCal’s Most Popular Holiday Events
November 18, 2024 11:46 am
It was surprising to walk into Costco two weeks before Halloween and discover that Christmas had already infiltrated the store. It was equally surprising to walk into Vons and discover
Give back this holiday season
November 18, 2024 11:34 am
The holidays always seem to bring out the best in all of us. There are many ways to give back during the holidays. With easily more than 100 nonprofits in