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Photo courtesy of Michele E. Buttelman.

Make Date Night Magical Again

July 24, 2022 6:00 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  The pandemic put a crimp in many fun activities, including one looked forward to by many couples… date night.   However, date night is back and now

Jackie Hartmann, executive director of the SCV Education Foundation, sits down for the camera on Friday with Wiley Canyon Elementary kindergarten student Jude Rumbaugh, 5, to talk about a Lego Star Wars book that will be part of the Bag-o-Books program.

Summer Family Project: Create a Family Book

July 16, 2022 11:17 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  It’s summer and the last couple of years have made us appreciate our freedom, our community, our lives and our families. Make this summer special by

Summer Music, Movies, Matinees and More

July 16, 2022 10:57 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  In the Santa Clarita Valley, there are many ways to make summer magic with family and friends. Backyard pool parties, barbecues, camping excursions, theme park days

Photo courtesy of Jim Walker.

Buying Electronics

July 9, 2022 1:42 pm

New or refurbished?  By Jim Walker  We all love to own things that are brand, shiny new, and that goes doubly for electronics. Gently encouraging these out of their multiple

Ben Clatworthy looks out over Big Bear Lake, California, March 8, 2017.

Road Trip: Rim of the World Scenic Byway

July 9, 2022 1:35 pm

By Michele E. Buttelman  A short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Santa Clarita Valley, an entirely different landscape emerges in the mountains, lakes and scenery of the

The annual “Big Bay Boom” Fourth of July Fireworks Show in San Diego is the largest fireworks show on the West Coast. Courtesy Visit San Diego.

How California Celebrates the Fourth of July

July 3, 2022 7:00 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  If you’re looking for a great Fourth of July, look no further than your own Santa Clarita Valley backyard. After a two-year hiatus, the SCV is

Newhall Aquarium offers hands-on learning encounters with marine life. Signal file photo.

SCV Summer Family Fun

July 3, 2022 7:00 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. The kids are out of school and it’s time to make some family memories. Gas prices are crazy and

Photo of Dr. Balbir Brar.

Chronological Age vs. Biological Age

June 26, 2022 7:00 am

What’s the difference, and what can you do about it?  By Jim Walker  In general, we sort of expect a person of a certain age to look a certain way.

A Jeff Koons sculpture at the Broad museum in downtown Los Angeles, California, April 19, 2016.

Museums, Art and Culture

June 26, 2022 7:00 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  Summer is a great time to visit museums, admire art, learn the history of where you live or take in a show. Most of the year,

The Sierra Club offers voluntourism opportunities throughout California and the United States. Experience the High Sierra while helping with trail maintenance in the John Muir Wilderness.

Vacations That Give Back

June 26, 2022 7:00 am

By Michele E. Buttelman  Travel with a purpose, or “voluntourism,” is the latest popular vacation trend. International travel that focuses on “good works” has been around for decades, but now