Boys & Girls Club gathers for Thanksgiving dinner
November 27, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday, inviting kids and their families to a festive holiday meal. “We do this to reach
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It’s time for some ‘Thankful Giving’
November 27, 2019
Since 2012, Santa Clarita residents have come together to prepare and deliver approximately 2,000 homemade Thanksgiving meals for those in need with the annual Thankful Giving. Over the course of
Free Castaic community Thanksgiving
November 21, 2019
The Castaic Regional Sports Complex is opening its doors Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m to feed the community a Thanksgiving meal free of charge. This event is presented by
Curds, rinds and more mozzarella
November 17, 2019
Corry De Robertis, who’s billed as “That Cheesemaker Guy,” is a local hobbyist cheesemaker who, for the past year, has taught monthly cheesemaking classes out of his home with the assistance of his wife, Carol, which are offered on Facebook.
Rob McFerren: Home-brewed beer
November 1, 2019
Almost all professional brewers at one time early in their careers brewed beer on a small scale in their homes. Brewing your own beer is fun and a great way
Carl Kanowsky: The wine tasting of a lifetime
October 18, 2019
For my 50th birthday (which was ___ years ago), my loving sister, Becky, gave Terry and I tickets to Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour, held that year in Los Angeles. Now,
Rob McFerren: Craft beer carbonation
October 18, 2019
Carbonation in craft beer is an important aspect and the level of carbonation can vary widely depending on the style of beer. The effects of carbonation strongly influence a beer’s
Teacision opens shop on Orchard Village
October 11, 2019
After years of successful management of four sushi restaurants, Stevenson Ranch resident Boston Yoon decided it was time to try a more family-friendly type of business. Enter Teacision. Yoon decided
Carl Kanowsky: Booker| Its wine and its story
October 4, 2019
So, how is the “Force of Nature,” Eric Jensen of Paso Robles’ Booker Wines, at making wines? Well, if you’re to believe what other wine critics say about him, not
Delectable desserts for unhealthy indulgences
September 29, 2019
While fast food may not be your first choice when in search of something sweet to sink your teeth into, it can certainly bring ease into acquiring your favorite meal
Kickin’ Cowboys: Circle of Hope hosts Hoedown for Hope
September 14, 2019
Tucked away in a canyon that seemed that operate as both ambiance and amplifier, hundreds of Santa Clarita residents poured into Placerita Canyon for the 1st Annual Circle of Hope
Rob McFerren: Pumpkin beer season gets closer
September 13, 2019
It’s hard to believe that we are already in September, but as fall approaches and we head into October and November, a growing selection of pumpkin beers will start appearing
Six Flags to kick off Fright Fest with Coffin Challenge
September 12, 2019
By Raychel Stewart For The Signal Six Flags Magic Mountain is kicking off Fright Fest with a first-of-its-kind challenge for guests: Stay in a coffin for 30 hours. Starting Friday,
Organic meat, local vegetables: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market draws crowds
August 31, 2019
With the smell of pulled pork filling the air and the voices of vendors explaining their organic farming methods to customers, the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market once again drew
Carl Kanowsky | Epoch part 2: The vino
August 12, 2019
While we were being charmed by Jordan Fiorentini of Paso Robles’ Epoch Estate Wines, she also plied us with her bottled creations. And, yes, they definitely influenced our impressions. Like
WiSH Education Foundation receives donation from Westfield Valencia Town Center
August 11, 2019
Westfield Valencia Town Center made a significant drop in the WiSH Education Foundation bucket with all the coins from the recently retired fountain from inside the mall. The donation was
A poppin’ new snack company in Santa Clarita
August 11, 2019
Most think of popcorn coming in a handful of classic flavors, such as butter, caramel or cheddar — but a new, local family business is bringing all those flavors and more.
Carl Kanowsky: Epoch’s creative genius
July 29, 2019
For the Fourth of July weekend, Terry and I went to Paso Robles to visit family and to meet and taste with three of the most highly acclaimed winemakers from
Rob McFerren: Craft beer to pair with barbecue sauce
June 29, 2019
Craft Beer and barbecue go hand in hand as one of the many grilling options during the summer months. There are many variations on barbecue sauce recipes and their flavor
Carl Kanowsky: The tasty offerings of the 7% solution
June 21, 2019
You know how I am always exhorting you to get over to a well-organized and diverse wine-tasting to further the education of your palate, to break out of the rut