On Aug. 6, Terry and I had the excellent opportunity to sit with Scott Hawley of both Torrin and Lagom Wineries, along with David Newell, his director of sales and hospitality. In a few short years,
News release Following a record-breaking event in 2020, Soup for the Soul will once again be presented virtually in 2021. You can buy tickets now for the event, scheduled 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4. The event is
News release The 8th annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-off has been rescheduled, with a fall Halloween theme. Forty amateur chefs are sweating it out in the kitchen, preparing to compete. People’s Choice and Judges Choice prizes will
Justin Smith, Saxum’s proprietor and wildly successful winemaker, is, first and foremost, a family man. This comes across in so many ways. For instance, his dad’s mother’s maiden name is Stone. This inspired
So, yeah, we spent some time with Justin Smith (of Saxum) and drank some of his wine. We’ll discuss what we did when we left Saxum in a later column. End of
There are arguably three Kings of Rhone varietals in the New World (which essentially means every place but France). All three reside and make their wines in California. They are
For most, our experiences often shape who we are as people, and our background becomes the building blocks for who we become. For chefs, it’s often those experiences and that
When Valencia resident Trisha Del Rosso went vegan, she was certain her sweet tooth would suffer. “I was pretty new to the options I had, and really had no clue
News release Celebrating its 40th year, the annual Holiday Home Tour is set to ring in the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 5, with a special Preview Gala on the evening
With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s guaranteed that Thanksgiving will look a bit different this year. This year, as public health officials urge people
It’s been 30 years since Lucky and Manjit Singh moved to the United States from India. In that time, they’ve had two children, owned a convenience store and, more recently,
At a time when the coronavirus is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, restaurants across the Santa Clarita Valley are stepping up their game to provide guests with unique outdoor
By Emily Alvarenga and Tammy Murga When Simon Mee, owner of Newhall Refinery, heard that officials were ordering bars and wineries to close once again, he wondered if restaurants would
Some Santa Clarita restaurants can now expand their outdoor service with the city’s Eat Local program, which hopes to encourage more residents to dine locally. This comes after monthslong closures
In an effort to find creative ways to supply their customers with products amid the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic, several Newhall businesses have come together to share their
Circle of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those fighting cancer in Santa Clarita, is hosting its annual Vine2Wine virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic. While COVID-19 has halted many
After having been labeled an essential business and being allowed to stay open, Fitucci Custom Cabinets in Valencia has said they want to give back to the community through a
By Perry Smith Sunday Signal Editor The Guinness World Record Book once estimated that every minute, YouTube users upload about three days’ worth of video. With more than 1.3 billion
As lines at Santa Clarita Valley grocery stores grow longer, naturalist Pascal Baudar is spending his time in the fresh air of the Angeles National Forest, foraging for wild plants.
Universal Studios Hollywood donated over 10,000 pounds of fresh food to a variety of organizations, which include the local Help the Children Food Pantry off Castaic Road. Through the organization