When you take to the trails this summer
June 29, 2019
With summer officially underway, hundreds of Santa Clarita Valley families are flocking to the lakes, parks and miles of trails that zig and zag throughout the surrounding areas. With more
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Henry Mayo celebrates 7th annual NICU reunion
June 29, 2019
Seven years ago, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital opened the Kim and Steven Ullman Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in response to the valley’s growing community, and to ensure that critical care
Behind the Scenes in Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019
Managing a family-run movie ranch might sound like a dream job. However, for Steve Arklin, Jr., ranch manager of Rancho Deluxe in Sand Canyon, the responsibility also comes with long
Take a walk through historic Broadway
June 23, 2019
I worked for nearly 20 years in downtown Los Angeles. From 1977 to 1996 I commuted to Second and Spring streets. During those years, I never really understood the scope
Historic eateries around Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019
When my husband and I first moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978 we quickly adopted Cal Islands as our “special occasion” restaurant. It was a magical place with
Michele makes…summer snacks
June 23, 2019
The kids are out of school, the weather is warming up, what’s easy and fun to make if you want to just a nibble between meals? Avocado Toast Great for
Contractor versus handyman for gas line
June 23, 2019
Robert, I am a property manager of an association that insists on using a handyman. I’m hoping that your reply in this column will help them to understand the importance
Traditional Italian food — made with love
June 23, 2019
Have you ever wished that you had an Italian grandmother that cooked for you? Well, that may not be possible, but Italia Panetteria and Deli comes very close. Walk inside
Essential safety tips for hiking in the summer
June 23, 2019
In Santa Clarita, summer can be a great time of the year for residents to hit the trails and explore the natural beauty our City has to offer. Santa Clarita
Tips for sanitizing 5 hard-to-clean items in your children’s rooms
June 23, 2019
Every parent knows that keeping kids’ rooms — and their stuff — sanitary can seem like a losing battle. Between the playdates, trips to the park and going back-and-forth from
A Second Wind: Paying it forward
June 23, 2019
I was busily shopping at Baby Gap the other day. I had three youngsters to buy for — a birthday boy, a newborn and my grandson just for no reason.
MMA fighter angling for a shot at UFC
June 23, 2019
At Batcave Kickboxing in Stevenson Ranch, the topic of conversation switches to fishing. “He likes to fish,” coach German Baltazar said of Israel Galvan, one of his fighters. “And we
Oafs, Pumas, Movie Stars & TWO Champs!
June 23, 2019
After that spate of heat, it’s been a splendiferous June. Drat that summer’s around the corner, with its surface-of-Mercury temps. All these years of living here, I’ve developed a fairly
Learn about our neighbor to the north: Canada
June 23, 2019
Canada, our neighbor to the north. It’s just like the United States, right? Except with stranger money. Well, not exactly. Many visitors are surprised when they get to Canada that
GoTribe Fitness opens new location in Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019
GoTribe Fitness co-founder Jacob Hoffman started the company five years ago with his partner, Chris, after both had worked at corporate fitness gyms and had “come to the conclusion that
Make your backyard gardens magical nighttime respites
June 23, 2019
Living in this part of the country rewards us with a climate that makes it perfect to use the garden after dark. Most other areas of the country have too
It’s ‘Lemonade Stand’ season
June 23, 2019
Ten-year-old Josh and his 7-year-old sister Naomi might have the best lemonade stand going in their small town situated over the hill from Silicon Valley, California. It all started when
Get ready to shred at Canyon Santa Clarita
June 23, 2019
The Canyon Santa Clarita is bringing in an architect of American metal right to our backyard for our enjoyment, from an artist with roots in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dokken
Calendar of Events: June 23, 2019 to July 6, 2019
June 23, 2019
ONGOING Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m. Race on over to southern California’s largest weekly and family-friendly event, Bike Night at Route 66 Classic Grill Attendees will enjoy live music, raffle prizes, barbecue
Best boutiques to find a gift for any occasion
June 23, 2019
Finding the perfect gift is a skill that can strengthen relationships, make a difference in someone’s day or create memories that last a lifetime. Yet not everyone has that special