A quality bare root rose will come complete with a lush and healthy root system. Just clip 1/4 inch off each root before soaking 24 hours in a bucket of water prior to planting.

Don’t Miss SCV Bare Root Planting Season

By Michele E. Buttelman  Southern California bare root planting season runs from January through March. If you haven’t gotten your bare root plants into the ground yet, you still have

THE 5 BIGGEST INNOVATIONS TO EXPECT IN 2023

By Richard Remmington/Inverse  WE MAY BE a mere 23 years into the century but already it has been a doozy. In 2022, we saw impressive technological feats, including a fusion

Jazmin’s Bakery is a fixture in Old Town Newhall.

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Sweetest Spots

By Michele E. Buttelman  Cakes, cookies, candy, desserts! When you are in need of a dessert fix you are in luck. The Santa Clarita Valley offers some of the sweetest

The California Strawberry Festival, May 20-21, is a celebration off all things strawberry, including strawberry funnel cakes.

Fabulously Fun Festivals

By Michele E. Buttelman   With each passing month since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of some of our favorite festivals and attractions more and more events are returning to

Man shot in Newhall, suspects at large

By Trevor Morgan and Rylee Holwager A man was taken to an area hospital after suffering a gunshot wound to the buttocks at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, according

The Ivy, an L.A. landmark opened in 1983, is the perfect spot for a beautiful Valentine’s Day lunch.

Spectacular Valentine’s Day Destinations

By Michele E. Buttelman   As Valentine’s Day approaches in the Santa Clarita Valley the landscape in the SCV is looking spectacular with its dazzling carpet of bright green. It won’t

Use natural light to reduce your energy load. Use mirrors, skylights and white ceilings and walls to increase natural daylight inside your home.

Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly

By Michele E. Buttelman  Among the most used “buzz” words of the last decade are sustainability and eco-friendly.   Americans are constantly reminded to reduce waste, use less energy and water,

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Should I Get a Second Opinion?

Have you ever questioned the opinion of a dentist or healthcare provider? Maybe something didn’t feel right about the options you were being presented? If these feelings resonate with you

Taco María, with one Michelin Star is a local Mexican kitchen in Costa Mesa serving a la carte taco menus, prix-fixe four-course dinners and brunch.

Seeing Stars, Dining with the Michelin Guide

By Michele E. Buttelman  The coved Michelin Star is considered one of the greatest accomplishments a chef can earn for his or her restaurant.   Not easy to obtain, the stars

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Can’t Commit To Dry January? Try Damp January

It’s basically Dry January with a splash.  BY MACKENZIE FILSON The new year often finds us with our cup runneth over…literally. With all the champagne-soaked holiday parties and late nights