Beat the Heat with Beach Camping
August 18, 2024 12:00 pm
With the latest Extreme Heat Warning issued by the county public health department in the books, summer in the SCV is living up to its reputation as being, well, summer
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Wild About Animals
August 18, 2024 11:44 am
Animals are all around us in the Santa Clarita Valley, from the coyotes in the surrounding hills to the birds in our backyards. Racoons, bobcats, opossums pay us visits that
Summer Wine Tasting
August 4, 2024 11:44 am
So much wine, and so little time. When summer is in full swing and the temperatures reach double digits, wine might not be your first choice for a summer adult
Visit Beautiful California Lakes and Rivers
August 4, 2024 11:36 am
What says summer more than diving into a cool mountain lake or rafting along a scenic river? A day by the water in California usually means a day by the
Don’t Suffer from the Summer Doldrums — Let’s Get Out of Here!
July 28, 2024 10:13 am
It’s hot. It’s the middle of summer. It’s time to get on the road and visit people, places and things that bring joy and a sense of adventure. It’s time
Huntington Beach U.S. Open of Surfing
July 28, 2024 10:10 am
Doesn’t a day at the beach sound wonderful about now? Combine a day at the beach with one of the world’s most iconic competitions, the U.S. Open of Surfing at
Road Trippin’ with the Beach Boys
July 21, 2024 10:36 am
The Beach Boys have made some of the most famous California music of all time. Among the band’s most popular hits are “California Girls,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Good Vibrations,” “Barbara Ann,”
It’s California State Fair Time!
July 14, 2024 12:58 pm
It’s time for a Sacramento road trip! The California State Fair is happening July 12-28. For 170 years the California State Fair has showcased the best of California. It you’ve
Beat the outside heat by playing indoors
July 7, 2024 9:45 am
While much of the country is sweltering in record breaking heat, for the Santa Clarita Valley, we call it “a regular summer day.” As the calendar counts down to “real
Fun in the SoCal Summer Sun!
June 24, 2024 4:32 pm
It’s summer! Longer days, warmer temperatures and plenty of summer fun can be had throughout Southern California. Nothing says summer like outdoor music under the summer sky, day or night,
Celebrate California this Fourth of July
June 24, 2024 4:17 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley offers a true “old time Fourth of July celebration” with a pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks, but if you are looking for Fourth of July fun
Ready Set Summer!
June 2, 2024 9:44 am
The calendar may tell us Summer doesn’t arrive until Thursday, June 20, but everyone in the Santa Clarita Valley knows that Memorial Day Weekend is the “unofficial, official” start of
Saving the Santa Clarita Valley’s Natural Wonders
May 19, 2024 10:01 am
The city of Santa Clarita continues the work to completely encircle the city with a green belt of open space. At present, more than 13,000 acres of open space and
2024 Trends in Home Decorating
May 12, 2024 10:29 am
With inflation raging and uncertainty ahead, the trends for home decorating in 2024 emphasize comfort and warmth, as well as recycle, renew, reuse. The post-pandemic euphoria of being able to
Looking Forward to Summer Film, Streaming, TV
May 12, 2024 10:23 am
Lingering effects from the Writer’s Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes still stalk movie theaters, as well as television and streaming production. However, there are a few bright spots on
Mother’s Day in the Santa Clarita Valley
May 5, 2024 10:50 am
If you are a server in a local restaurant, you know the most dreaded day in the restaurant business is fast approaching, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. A National Restaurant
Now is the time to plant those summer flowers
April 28, 2024 9:48 am
April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. Years of unceasing drought brought many a perennial flower garden to its knees in the Santa Clarita Valley. But the
May the fun be with YOU!
April 28, 2024 9:38 am
May is nearly here and so are many of our favorite May celebrations including Stars Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo. Stars Wars Day is celebrated on May 4. The
Wonderful walking tours in the Golden State
April 21, 2024 9:43 am
There is no better way to experience a city than to take to its streets, walking. Many self-guided walking tours are available throughout the Golden State exploring architecture, history and
Unusual Museums You May Have Never Visited
April 14, 2024 10:21 am
You’ve probably visited The Getty, The Broad and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, but have you seen Walt’s Barn? Los Angeles has hundreds of museums, but you