The challenge of flying with your children
April 21, 2019
I was one of the last to board a spring-break flight from snowy Minnesota to sunny Florida. As I stepped from the Jetway into the galley and turned right, I
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Turn those leftover Easter eggs into deviled eggs
April 21, 2019
When Easter is over and all the eggs have been found, what DO you do with all those hardboiled eggs? Egg salad is a natural, but how many egg salad
Family bonding: ‘Boys Day Out’ activities
April 21, 2019
Fathers and sons. The bond that fathers and sons create during childhood will have far-reaching consequences for both. An article in “Developmental Psychology” suggests that a strong father-son bond that
Leaky pipe repair, patio crack fix
April 21, 2019
Robert, I live in Canyon Country and, recently, we had some plumbing issues where a pipe ruptured and we couldn’t get the water to stop flooding. So, plumbers brought in
To Your Good Health
April 21, 2019
MEDICATION DOESN’T STOP VERTIGO’S SPINNING I have a terrible case of vertigo. I’m not sure what causes it or what I can do to prevent it from happening to me
A Second Wind: Come out and play
April 21, 2019
When was the last time someone told you to go outside and play? If you’re as old as I am, the phrase evokes images of your harried mother trying to
Art can manifest itself in many forms
April 21, 2019
We all know art comes in many forms and from many inspirations. Last year there was something about springtime that made me want to do something I’d never tried before
Calendar of Events: April 21st to May 4th, 2019
April 21, 2019
ONGOING 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., Santa
Classic Mexican Food, Served with a Smile
April 21, 2019
Already a mainstay in the Antelope Valley, where it has operated three restaurants for several decades, Medrano’s Mexican Restaurant headed south 9 months ago to open a new location in
Bella Shaw: Famous News Anchor Lives in the Moment
April 21, 2019
Bella Shaw became one of the early stars of the cable news revolution when she moved from an NBC affiliate station in Oklahoma City to CNN in Atlanta in 1983.
Seven Man-Made Wonders of California
April 21, 2019
Why do you travel? To see something new? To broaden your knowledge of the world? To expose your children to new adventures? From architectural marvels like the Painted Ladies in
Sugarhill Gang to rock the rhythm at Canyon Santa Clarita
April 21, 2019
When it comes to mainstream hip hop success, the members of an upcoming act at Canyon Santa Clarita are unquestioned pioneers. And now you’ll have a chance to see them
Spring & Summer Gardening Tips
April 21, 2019
Are you feeling a need to get your hands dirty and grow something beautiful (or tasty)? You’re not alone! “Spring has sprung. When people see flowers blooming everywhere, they want
Choosing a new career in Santa Clarita
April 21, 2019
For whatever reason you’re seeking a way out of your current job, you’re not alone. About 6.2 million workers (4 percent of the total workforce), changed jobs from 2015 to
Earth Day around Southern California
April 21, 2019
ach year on April 22, communities across the country celebrate Earth Day. The first Earth Day, held in 1970, is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement and sparked
Community gardening with the SCV Water Agency
April 21, 2019
Santa Clarita Valley residents drive by dozens of different wildflowers on their way to work, shop and play, but did you know there are plenty of ways to have those
Higher learning at Long Beach State
April 21, 2019
For Kyle Ensing, volleyball almost never stops. Since earning a scholarship to Long Beach State after a prep career at Valencia, he’s consistently been taking his game to new heights,
Think globally, act locally for Arbor Day
April 21, 2019
Arbor Day is a holiday that promotes environmental awareness and stewardship, usually celebrated by planting new trees each year. Santa Clarita celebrates the day in conjunction with Earth Day on
Checking up on your child’s care
April 20, 2019
espite recent controversy in the news involving daycare locations in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond, there are numerous safe local options. Parents searching for a suitable daycare in the
Organizers weigh in on how to get things in order
April 20, 2019
Many people choose the start of a new year as an opportunity to make changes in their lives, such as becoming more organized. The new year is well underway, but