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Jessica (left) and Chelsea Trooper created Keto Sweets Los Angeles to meet their desire to enter sweets without the guilt. COURTESY PHOTO

Sweet Treats You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty About 

When Jessica and Chelsea Tropper decided to eliminate sugar, gluten, and most carbohydrates from their diet, the sisters didn’t realize that their dietary change would soon inspire a bakery built around the same healthy

Top Painting Trends Show DIY Isn’t Slowing Down 

What are homeowners focusing on right now? Impactful, affordable upgrades. New research highlights that painting remains one of the most popular home improvement projects expected in 2026, driven by tighter budgets and

Enjoy a romantic getaway. Bring along your favorite champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, toss rose petals on the bed and order room service. ©ADOBESTOCK

Celebrating Valentine’s Day 

It’s the time of year for hearts, flowers and love to fill the Santa Clarita Valley with sunshine, rainbow and unicorns. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, will be on a Saturday this year, so expect restaurants

Celebrate two of February’s National Food Days with pizza and wine. ©ADOBE STOCK

Celebrate February’s National Food Days 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Sunday Signal Staff Writer  Who doesn’t enjoy a good excuse for enjoying a pizza and a margarita?  February is packed with national food days, celebrating not only pizza and margaritas, but also

Levi’s Stadium hosts the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup play this year. Photo ©ADOBE STOCK. LOGO COURTESY SPORTSLOGOS.NET

New Places and Events to Explore This Year 

Living in the Santa Clarita Valley we are lucky to have access to theme parks, including one in our own backyard, as well as world-class entertainment and other opportunities for fun and

Feeling uncomfortable with new computers, ipads, tablets or smart phones, try a class to ease your technology fears. ©ADOBESTOCK

Lifelong Learning Options to Keep Your Brain Active 

In Santa Clarita, the school bell does not stop ringing when teenagers and adults walk off campus. From city-run enrichment classes to nonprofit art studios and career-training programs, local residents can find

Coffee comes in two main species: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica beans delight our palates with their natural sweetness and fruity or floral aromas, while Robusta beans boast a bold bitterness with a distinctive rubbery aroma. ©ADOBESTOCK

Coffee 101: A Flavorful Journey with a Coffee Roaster 

If you’ve ever wondered about the secrets behind that perfect cup of joe, look no further! Join us on an exhilarating adventure through the world of coffee with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, the fourth-generation coffee

From mellow trails and dark-sky stargazing to live music and Western movie history, it is a desert playground with plenty to offer SCV day-trippers and overnighters alike. ©ADOBESTOCK

Adventures Begin at Joshua Tree National Park 

Joshua Tree National Park may be just a few hours from Santa Clarita, but it feels like crossing into another world: a meeting place of two deserts where twisted yucca trees, hulking

Weekend visitors to Agua Dulce can trade screen time for wild time at Animal Tracks Sanctuary’s Weekend Public Experience. One animal you may see is this serval, which is a small wild cat native to Africa. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Winter Break Fun and Beyond to Keep Kids Busy 

Winter break in Santa Clarita doesn’t have to mean weeks of cabin fever and endless screen time for youths. From low-cost city day camps and cozy story hours to wild animal encounters

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 by taking a trip along this famous highway. It is a 2,448-mile journey that takes you from Santa Monica to Chicago. ©ADOBESTOCK

Your 2026 Bucket List Suggestions 

The idea of having a “bucket list,” a list of things you want to see and do before you “kick the bucket” became a cultural touchstone after the release of

The Gibbon Conservation Center is the only facility in the world to house and successfully breed all four genera of gibbon. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Some Hidden Gems in the Santa Clarita Valley 

On a winter weekend in Santa Clarita, the most memorable escapes aren’t always the ones wrapped in tinsel and traffic — they’re the odd little surprises hiding in plain sight,

The Getty Center is known for its modern architecture and world famous art. PHOTO COURTESY SHUTTERSTOCK

Fee-Free Days at Parks, Museums and More 

One of the most popular sayings in the United States is “You get what you pay for.” However, in the case of Los Angeles County museums, cultural venues and parks, that saying