Brand-new words of wisdom
May 5, 2019
Merriam-Webster just added 640 new words to its dictionary. Contemporary words like “go-cup” and “vulture capitalism.” The problem is, we all know how to spell those words and what they
Sunday Signal
Sunday Signal
Dining with a View
May 5, 2019
The spring and early summer offer many opportunities for special “destination” dining. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, wedding anniversaries and graduations are special events that deserve special dining reservations. What better
Is Acupuncture for Real?
May 5, 2019
DEAR DR. ROACH: You have mentioned acupuncture as a treatment for several conditions. I have read otherwise. How strong is the evidence for its use? — R.L. ANSWER: The effectiveness
Sunday brunch is back at the Hyatt
May 5, 2019
Sunday brunches are back at the Hyatt Regency Valencia starting on Mother’s Day. The hotel’s newly renovated Greater Pacific restaurant is showcasing its new look and launching the weekly brunches
Celebrate all things cycling in Santa Clarita
May 5, 2019
May is bike month in Santa Clarita and the City is celebrating cycling, with several events, fun rides and a world-class race! Join us on May 11, at 10 a.m.,
The health and taste benefits of a veggie garden
May 5, 2019
Spring has sprung and with the danger of frost long past it is time to get your summer veggies into the ground. Gardens, of all kinds, can be challenging in
Gettin’ Up There: The SCV Senior Center: A Hub of Harmony and Help
May 5, 2019
Adele and Sherry have been best friends since the 1960s. Having attended nursing school together, the two are now widowed retirees who still enjoy many of the activities they participated
What moms really want for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2019
Each spring, dads and kids of all ages spend hours trying to think up the perfect Mother’s Day gift to show Mom just how much they love her. Despite their
Donna’s Day: Creative Family Fun
May 5, 2019
Make a twig basket for spring plants It’s spring! Here’s a fun family craft that gets you outside, with your eye on nature’s beauty for collecting and crafting a simple
Fun, useful room remodels for when the kids leave
May 5, 2019
Once the kids leave the house, it can feel overwhelmingly empty and quiet, like something’s missing. While it may take some adjusting to recreate the spaces your kids once occupied,
Afternoon Tea for Mother’s Day
May 5, 2019
Treat your mother to an exceptional Mother’s Day by hand crafting a special occasion afternoon tea in her honor. Avoid the temptation to buy ready made items for the dessert
Lisa McDougald — descendent of Titanic survivors
May 5, 2019
For the Fortune family of Winnipeg, Canada, the first months of 1912 held a great deal of excitement. The family had spent months traveling on The Grand Tour of Europe,
Eleven animals who love spring just as much as we do
May 4, 2019
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming — spring is here. It’s the season where everything is growing and coming to life, even the animals, which means
Young Marines program strengthens SCV’s youth
May 4, 2019
Ten “young marines,” ranging from ages 8 to 15, stood perfectly still and in formation as Tim Stratton, a retired U.S. Marines master sergeant and executive officer of the Santa
Fighting cancer with screenings, awareness
May 3, 2019
While there are lots of local effort to raise awareness about mental and personal health, many Santa Clarita Valley residents still aren’t sure what diseases they should be screening for
Community leaders give their best pieces of advice
May 3, 2019
Advice is an interesting thing. Sometimes it’s good; sometimes it’s terrible. That’s why the best advice lies in the eye of the beholder. However, there is an occasional piece of
JoAnn Peters Gets To Ride Up Front…
April 29, 2019
Since I started this Time Ranger trail ride some 30 years ago, we’ve had several readers who have gone from the here-&-now into the forever pages of local history. My
Five ways children benefit from creative playtime
April 28, 2019
When kids pretend to be their favorite superhero, it may look like sheer fun at first glance, but experts say that imaginative play also benefits children in a number of substantial
Grow Tomatoes Decoratively
April 28, 2019
Just because tomatoes may be one of the most popular home-grown edible plants, just because straight-from-the-garden tomatoes taste better than store bought (even organic) versions, just because tomatoes are much
Calendar of Events: April 28 to May 11, 2019
April 28, 2019
ONGOING FF Mondays, 10 a.m. Join Barnes & Noble every Monday morning at 10 a.m. for a special Toddler Storytime at the Children’s Stage. Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd.,