By Terry Kanakri As we welcome the year 2023, many of us will make a common and popular New Year’s resolution to shed some pounds and become more fit to
When did you last have your vision checked? As we age, we become more likely to develop cataracts or other vision issues. While many doctor appointments are top of mind,
By Michele E. Buttelman California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to
By Michele E. Buttelman If the recent 80-degree holiday weather made you long for cooler winter family fun, it’s time to plan a trip to one of many California mountain
By Michele E. Buttelman Weather forecasts are encouraging for an improved winter snowpack this season, which means that California ski areas may expect new dustings of fresh powder at higher
Tours, extravaganzas and super-homes By Jim Walker For many of us, a trip out to view the holiday light displays is a must-do this time of year. And, if possible,
By Michele E. Buttelman The New Year is almost here. Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in SoCal style. This year New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday,
An experience they’ll always remember By Jim Walker Recent psychological research indicates that experiences bring more happiness than possessions do. And so, following that thinking, one of this year’s trends
By Oakley Lowe For The Signal We examined which health professionals are the most in demand in each of the 50 US states, by analyzing Google search data. They considered 92
By Fran Mariutti For The Signal Online scams are unfortunately getting more and more frequent, and one way to be scammed on the internet is phishing. Everybody has probably heard of
There’s a lot to consider By Jim Walker Are you tired of your fruits and vegetables going bad before you get around to using them? Or maybe you’re tired of
By Michele E. Buttelman One moment you’re basking in the sun, frolicking at pool parties and gasping at the cost of your summer air conditioning bill, the next, WHAM!, you
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s the time of year to count our blessings. For many it’s also the time of year where many people seek to give back to the
Melissa Myers In 2021, the global market value of second-hand and resale apparel was estimated to be worth $96 billion. By 2026 this is estimated to rise to $218 billion.
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems as if there aren’t enough days left in the rest of the year to enjoy all the holiday fun scheduled throughout SoCal, especially events
By Polly Percival Black Friday and Cyber Monday are very enticing days for shopping before the holiday season begins, allowing for discounted prices on favorite products. However, with this encouragement
By Michele E. Buttelman Your Thanksgiving table might look slightly different this year. The cost of a traditional home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner has increased significantly from 2021. The cost of the
Owning a home is a dream shared by millions of people. Investing in property that can be owned within 15 to 30 years of closing on the home makes more
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control,
Few events have shaped American society like the Cold War in the 20th century. The global conflict, riddled with propaganda between the world’s two dominant superpowers – the United States