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Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking on your calendar.

What is a Solar Eclipse?

By Joe Rao  The Old Farmer’s Almanac  Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking on your calendar. Better yet,

Saugus Cafe, 1957 or 1958. The new 1952 building is seen at left (after 1963, the only building). The 1925 cafe building is at right. Signal file photo.

Some Landmarks Change But Stay the Same

A common refrain heard throughout the Santa Clarita Valley is: “Everything has changed so much in the last few years.”  It is true that the addition of the Vista Canyon

What is more Californian than a walk through a redwood forest? Located not far from Highway 101, this easy 1.5-mile loop trail winds through old-growth redwoods and lush ferns has been a popular destination for decades.

Time to Hit California’s Trails

The natural beauty of California is unsurpassed. It’s time to get outside and enjoy California’s dramatic coastline, majestic granite peaks, rushing waterfalls, the world’s tallest trees, sapphire blue lakes and

It’s Boat Show Time 

Looking for ways to escape wintertime blues? Experience the boat life in the middle of winter and start planning for warmer days ahead. Beginning in January, boat shows across the

Gone are the glory days of the Wild West, but you can still get in on the action at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Photo courtesy of the Autry Museum.

Discovering Los Angeles’ Museums

Winter in Southern California can often mean that outdoor fun isn’t as available with weather encouraging residents to find indoor activities.  One often forgotten resource is the large number of

Cheese, Beer and Blooms 

One of the hottest culinary tourist trends is the “culinary trail.” Regional culinary trails draw tourists, foodies and others looking for a unique and fun experience and offer a variety

Close up of hands of two mature grandparents making a heart shape with their fingers together. Smiling and having fun in love people.

Valentine’s Day Worldwide Traditions 

Valentine’s Day is a day of love nestled in the middle of February. Sweethearts use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to show the people they care about just how deep

Augusta National Golf is famous for hosting The Masters. COURTESY PHOTO.

The World’s Most Desired Golf Courses 

By Grahm Green  Special to The Signal  Augusta, Sawgrass & St Andrews are the courses golf fans want to play at the most.  Augusta National is the most popular golf

The American Robin can often be spotted in the spring at Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Vasquez Rocks Natural Area. Photo Gary Park, garyparktookthese.com.

Birds of a Feather… Flock to the SCV 

By Michele E. Buttelman  The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates there are about 45 million birders in the United States. The number of people embracing birding as a hobby

Aerial view of Palomar Observatory atop Palomar Mountain near San Diego. Photo Palomar/Caltech.

Take Time to Go Out of This World 

By Michele E. Buttelman   From sci-fi to fantasy to real life science Southern California has numerous destinations for your inner “geek” to explore. There is no more exciting way to

Super Nintendo World will open Feb. 17 at Universal Studios Hollywood as the first Super Nintendo World in the nation. Courtesy Universal Studios Hollywood.

What’s New in California Travel

By Michele E. Buttelman  California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to

The last time the World Waveski Titles came to the U.S. was in 1986 in Hawaii. On Nov. 7-13 the world’s best waveskiers will descend upon Surfers Point in Ventura for the World Waveski Titles.

Finding California’s Most Unusual Sports

By Michele E. Buttelman  It’s no secret that California is one of the best destinations to visit for world-class sports. From its mesmerizing water games and long-distance marathons to championship-winning

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

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