Artistic souls of all ages may try their hand at making a Fairy House or painting ceramic ornaments at The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City. Photo by Rich Yee.

Christmas Villages, Holiday Fests 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The holiday season abounds with decorations, peppermint mocha lattes and tree lightings. It is also time to explore some of the unique markets

What to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers 

Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably)

Christopher Swan as The Old Man and the cast of “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The show runs Dec. 5-31 at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Gary Emord Netzley.

Holiday Theater, Film, Entertainment  

By Michele E. Buttelman  It is the most wonderful time of the year for movies, theater and entertainment. Take time during this busy holiday season to treat yourself, and celebrate

Don’t ‘Fowl’ Up Your Thanksgiving Turkey! 

By Beau Harper  Signal Staff Writer  Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quali­ty product. The decision of which to purchase is

Thanksgiving does not need to be a stressful holiday. With a changed mindset, Thanksgiving can be a holiday that truly celebrates family and togetherness.

When Your Whole Family Comes to Town 

By Vivianna Shields   Signal Staff Writer   The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back.  Though Thanksgiving is meant to be

Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish

Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like

The Saugus Spartans junior navy ended this season undefeated. Courtesy photo.

Local youth football teams win GCYFL Super Bowl

By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  Two of the three Santa Clarita Valley chapters of the Gold Coast Youth Football League took home a championship at the Gold Coast Youth Football

The Canyon girls basketball team lifts a celebratory banner for becoming Foothill league co-champions after their 58-45 win over Saugus at Canyon High School on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

SCV girls’ basketball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Staff Writers  Basketball season is getting underway in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Nine local high school girls’ teams will compete with various goals

A Full Menu of Festive Holiday Flavor

Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked sweets, you can take seasonal

Explore These Great California Bike Trails 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The Santa Clarita Valley has great places to ride for bicycle enthusiasts. The city offers more than 100 miles of picturesque trails and

Will Ferrall is “Buddy” in “Elf” first released in theaters in 2003 and now a holiday classic. Photo New Line Cinema.

Holiday TV News Guide

It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Holiday television specials are one of the many joys

SCV 2023-24 boys’ basketball preview 

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga and Tyler Wainfeld  Signal Sports Writer   Boys’ basketball is just over the horizon in the Santa Clarita Valley.   Local teams begin their seasons this week with tournament