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L.A.’s Most Immersive Experiences

The holidays are here! With all the baking, cooking, planning, shopping, wrapping, travel and decorating it seems there isn’t a moment to breathe. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape to

Creature comforts for holiday guests

Creature Comforts for Overnight Holiday Guests

Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals,

Happy New Year 2025

Where to Celebrate the New Year

It’s almost 2025, whether you’re ready for it, or not. Which begs the question, where will you be to ring in the first quarter-century of the 2000s? New Year’s Day

‘Tis the season to gather the family around with hot chocolate and popcorn and enjoy the traditional holiday movies and more. ©ADOBE STOCK

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Film, TV, Theater

There are certain holiday traditions that have held up over time. Enjoying the marathon presentation of “A Christmas Story” and debating the merits of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie

Finding the Perfect One

Douglas Fir? Noble Fir? Fraser Fir? Scotch Pine? What is your perfect Christmas tree? Will only a fresh cut, real tree do? Do you choose a living tree and plant

Everyone looks forward the traditional Thanksgiving meal. But, maybe a little twist on somethings might be interesting. ©ADOBE STOCK

Refresh Your Traditional Thanksgiving

The most comforting parts of most families’ annual Thanksgiving celebrations are the traditions. Everyone looks forward to grandma’s “secret recipe” creamed onions, Aunt Sue’s “special once-a-year-only pumpkin pie” and dad’s

Take the Stress Out of Winter Travel

While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season brings a unique set of challenges, too. However, you can take

Thanksgiving is family fun time. Instead of letting the kids sit around and stare at a screen, why not suggest getting outside for a bit and enjoying the season. ©ADOBE STOCK

Thanksgiving Flair for the Home 

When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array of extended family, including second and third

Each year a few days before Thanksgiving, the president of the United States ‘pardons’ a turkey. Rather than be part of a Thanksgiving dinner, the bird lives the rest of its life on a farm.

Ten Thanksgiving Little Known Fun Facts

The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 Although there are several accounts as to where the first Thanksgiving celebration took place, the most well-known version describes the inaugural Thanksgiving as

Timing is everything when planning a family Thanksgiving dinner. ©ADOBE STOCK

When to Cook Every Dish for Thanksgiving Dinner

By Hannah Doolin Delish.com From battling crowds at the grocery store to wrangling all your relatives into one room, there’s plenty of stress that comes with cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid

The United States honors those who have served in the military on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served

Veterans Day is a federal holiday recognized on Nov. 11 to celebrate and honor all U.S. veterans, deceased or living. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day,

The Padre Hotel in Bakersfield reportedly is home to a child ghost who often leaves handprints in the hotel’s café. Photo Padre Hotel.

Looking For Haunted Locations? Try These.

Tis the season to explore the spooky, the scary and the extraordinary in creepy California. It’s fun to become a paranormal investigator in Southern California where numerous reportedly haunted locations

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

This 2003 photograph of the reverse of the Declaration shows the identifying inscription written at the bottom edge so it could be read without unrolling the parchment. The many horizontal creases and horizontal and vertical fold lines are clearly visible, as is the engrained dirt, especially along the edge. Photo courtesy of the National Archives.

The history of America’s Independence Day

Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States.  Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival