This Queen Anne style Victorian was the birthplace and boyhood home of author John Steinbeck.

California’s Literary Locations 

By Michele E. Buttelman   California may be most famous as the home of Hollywood and thousands of films and television shows, but it all starts with the written word. Here

How to Attend Live Shows

A Day trip to Los Angeles is not complete without a bit of Hollywood show business on your itinerary. Luckily, there are multiple opportunities to see a taping of your

The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is making its return in April after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival 

By Michele E. Buttelman  After three years of no cowboy peach cobbler, no cowboy trick roping, no cowboy gunslingers or cowboy crooners, the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will mosey onto

The elegant Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles turns 100 in 2023.

L.A. County’s Most Historic Locations turn 100

By Michele E. Buttelman  Turning 100 years old is a milestone for people, places and things. This year Los Angeles will see several historic locations reach centennial status.  Hollywood Sign 

Strong, Stylish Spring Home Upgrades

5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because

Press release

New youth water polo club launches in SCV

By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer  A new water polo club, the Santa Clarita Valley Waves, has formed to bring water polo to youth ages 7 to 18, of all ability

SCV softball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Sports Writers   Softball season is finally here in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Foothill League is set for another exciting year with some

Press release

JCI to host ‘Get Real: Adulting 101’

By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer  JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled March 18 to host “Get Real: Adulting 101,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.

SCV baseball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga, Tyler Wainfeld and Trevor Morgan  Signal Staff Writers   Baseball is officially back in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Hart is aiming for its third straight league title. West

The popular Southern California day spa Glen Ivy offers daily classes, private cabanas and 19 pools which include thermal mineral baths, a hot and cold plunge, Saline Pool and lap pool.

Soaking Up a Spa Vacation 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Hey baby, it’s been cold outside!  This winter’s numerous cold snaps in the Santa Clarita Valley accompanied by snow, hail, rain and wind, encourage dreams of

Irish Beef Stew 

Guinness + Stew = St. Patrick’s Day Gold  by MAKINZE GORE  Traditionally, an Irish stew (aka Guinness Stew) is made with lamb, which you can totally do. Our version includes

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10 Affordable Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal

Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without

Five Natural Herbs that will Help you Sleep

By Ryan Nicklin  Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to

A carpet of yellow flowers cover the valley floor in Death Valley with mountains in the background. The wildflower "superbloom" of 2016 was a rare event for Death Valley that occurs only when conditions are perfect.

Wild About Wildflowers 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Wildflower season in Southern California is here. It normally starts mid-February and lasts through April. Because of the recent heavy rains everyone is hoping for a

The 2023 Pantone Color of the Year is Viva Magenta.

Home Décor 2023 What’s Hot, What’s Not 

By Michele E. Buttelman  After spending the last three years cooped up at home, everyone is pretty sick of seeing the same four walls, day after day, after day.  Spring