Holiday

Thanksgiving does not need to be a stressful holiday. With a changed mindset, Thanksgiving can be a holiday that truly celebrates family and togetherness.

When Your Whole Family Comes to Town 

By Vivianna Shields   Signal Staff Writer   The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back.  Though

A Full Menu of Festive Holiday Flavor

Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked

Will Ferrall is “Buddy” in “Elf” first released in theaters in 2003 and now a holiday classic. Photo New Line Cinema.

Holiday TV News Guide

It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Holiday television specials are

Photo taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Help for First Time Holiday Hosts 

Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less food-focused, Thanksgiving is largely about

hollywood-christmas-parade-2019-0503_cmyk Hollywood Christmas Parade. © 2019 Hollywood Christmas Parade

Holiday Fun to Book Now 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The last two months of the year are filled with festive and fun activities in Southern California. It’s

The star of holiday meals, the turkey must be ordered in advance or given time to defrost in the refrigerator before roasting. Courtesy Butterball.

Get Organized for the Holidays 

By Michele E. Buttelman  As the calendar counts down to the end of the year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed knowing the inevitable approach of

Nightmare on Linda Vista Street

Awesometown is now Halloweentown

By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  Halloween has descended upon the Santa Clarita Valley — and there is something for everyone, from family-friendly community events to

PHOTOS COURTESY HALLOWEENCOSTUMES.COM

Top Halloween Costumes for 2023 

Costumes and candy are synonymous with Halloween. Individuals may spend weeks or months trying to come up with the perfect costumes for their trick-or-treating excursions

PHOTO COURTESY KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

Get in the Spooky Spirit 

By Michele E. Buttelman   It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. This is the time of year to “get your scare on” and enjoy

Hispanic Heritage Month 

Santa Clarita residents, who are doctors and sisters, describe their pride in their Latino Heritage By Terry Kanakri  For The Signal  For Santa Clarita residents

The César E. Chávez National Monument was designated a national monument in 2012. The memorial garden features a gravesite and fountain honoring Cesar Chavez and a remembrance of the farmworker movement's martyrs. The Memorial Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend Celebrations 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Labor Day, the official end of summer and the last travel three-day weekend travel escape before end of

Image by Linda72 from Pixabay

The Best Cities for a Family Vacation 

By Phillipa Collins  For The Signal  Holidaymakers in the U.S. are increasingly looking for vacations where they don’t need to worry about expensive overseas flights

Riding a cable car in San Francisco may not be an unusual travel activity, but visiting the museum that houses the operating system for cars is a loud, but exciting experience. Photo Visit California.

Experience San Francisco 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  People are now focusing on having “experiences” rather than buying “things.” This trend can be seen clearly in

Cheesecake fans have ancient Greeks to thank for this beloved dessert.

Mother’s Day Desserts

MACKENZIE FILSON  We love our moms and we don’t know about you, our moms really love dessert. And when you really think about it, dessert