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The La Jolla Sea Caves can be explored by kayaks. The preserve is home to sea life including sea lions, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish and garibaldi. ©AdobeStock

Go Underground with These Caves and Caverns 

When exploring Southern California, you may be mostly drawn to the rivers, lakes, beaches and mountains. But, there are other areas to explore within those locations that are underground.   According

Pioneertown is a historic town designed to look like an even older historic town. ©ADOBE STOCK

Step Back in Time with These Historic Towns 

By Natasha Kayes  Only in California  There is something truly special about the historic places and buildings that silently tell stories of the past. Not only is it entertaining to

October is Spooky Fun Month

October is full of spooky fun in Southern California. Enjoy this trio of favorite seasonally spooktacular events, all easily accessible from the Santa Clarita Valley. Before heading out, visit their

What’s Vintage Can Be New Again to You 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is the new mantra of eco-conscious consumers everywhere. Shopping in antique stores has always been a fun treasure hunt, now thrifting in second hand stores has become

Summer in the SCV can last until Halloween. So where can you go to escape this scorching oven? Try the beach. ©ADOBE STOCK

Beat the Heat with Beach Camping 

With the latest Extreme Heat Warning issued by the county public health department in the books, summer in the SCV is living up to its reputation as being, well, summer

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Summer Wine Tasting 

So much wine, and so little time. When summer is in full swing and the temperatures reach double digits, wine might not be your first choice for a summer adult

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EV-Friendly Route 66 Road Trip 

By Visit California  Trace the east-to-west path of this historic highway while also enjoying a few modern twists — like exploring it in an electric vehicle.  This trip starts in

For a unique “get out of the heat” vacation, try Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove and its indoor water park. Photo courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge Garden Grove.

Beat the outside heat by playing indoors

While much of the country is sweltering in record breaking heat, for the Santa Clarita Valley, we call it “a regular summer day.”   As the calendar counts down to “real

Looking Forward to Summer Film, Streaming, TV

Lingering effects from the Writer’s Guild and Screen Actors Guild strikes still stalk movie theaters, as well as television and streaming production.  However, there are a few bright spots on

Moms who need a break during or after a long day (like Mother’s Day), may find such breaks restful and reenergizing. Photo courtesy of Adobe.

Sometimes, moms need a time-out

Are you still looking for a way to spice up Mother’s Day? How about a time-out? “What?” you say.  Time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up

Make reservations now at the most popular spots for Mother’s Day dining, including brunch, lunch or dinner, in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Mother’s Day in the Santa Clarita Valley

If you are a server in a local restaurant, you know the most dreaded day in the restaurant business is fast approaching, Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12.   A National Restaurant

There will be lots of fun at the Los Angeles County Fair.

May the fun be with YOU! 

May is nearly here and so are many of our favorite May celebrations including Stars Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo.  Stars Wars Day is celebrated on May 4. The

Explore the architecture of Jeff Shelton on the Jeff Shelton Walking Tour in Santa Barbara. The Ablitt Tower appears to be straight out of a Dr. Seuss dream. Photo courtesy of Jeff Shelton Architect.

Wonderful walking tours in the Golden State

There is no better way to experience a city than to take to its streets, walking. Many self-guided walking tours are available throughout the Golden State exploring architecture, history and