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By Michele E. Buttelman After more than two years of a pandemic no one saw coming most people are feeling a renewed sense of gratitude. One way to express that

By Michele E. Buttelman After more than two years of a pandemic no one saw coming most people are feeling a renewed sense of gratitude. One way to express that

By Michele E. Buttelman As mandates have lifted from the worst of the COVID pandemic people feel more comfortable traveling out and about. Discover what is the same… and what

If you love entertaining, summer is a great time to let your inner chef shine. The versatility of using both indoor and outdoor cooking techniques opens up possibilities offering tasty

By Michele E. Buttelman The city of Santa Clarita prides itself on the services it provides residents. Many Santa Clarita residents aren’t aware of the depth and breadth of many

By Michele E. Buttelman With traditional homelands stretching from the redwood forests in the northern reaches of the state to the desert along the Mexican border, California’s Native American lands

By Michele E. Buttelman What is it about sunsets? Why does a perfect sunset, when the sun hovers just at the horizon, make us stop and appreciate the colors of

By Michele E. Buttelman Moving out of California is a hot topic of conversation throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, and throughout the state, as well. If you’ve been thinking of

Summer can bring a flurry of activities and experiences. Whether you’re traveling to see friends and family, camping, going to the beach or simply enjoying outdoor summer activities, this time

It’s never too early (or too late) to take care of your bones. After all, your bones are the supporting structure that allow you to move every day and they

By Michele E. Buttelman The Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway road trip that passes through Big Sur on California’s Central Coast is perhaps the most famous scenic drive in the

The two friends couldn’t really remember how and when they met. Their friendship’s been such a constant in their lives that they said they might as well have always known

By Michele E. Buttelman Dotted throughout the landscape of Santa Clarita residents will stumble upon poetry etched in concrete, brightly painted murals and striking artistic sculptures. The visible handiwork of

By Sandy Silverstein With heat waves bringing dangerously high temperatures for tens of millions of Americans, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to help families affected

(BPT) – Have you received a call from a number you think you should know or recognize? Phone scams are only successful if a potential target answers the call so

(BPT) – There is no more familiar item in your medicine cabinet than a bottle of aspirin. Aspirin has been sold for over a century as an over-the-counter medication and

By Michael Picarella Twisted Gypsy isn’t the music group your mom and dad remember. It’s a Fleetwood Mac tribute band with a twist. Santa Clarita Valley residents Tim Gilmer and

By Michele E. Buttelman The pandemic put a crimp in many fun activities, including one looked forward to by many couples… date night. However, date night is back and now

By Michele E. Buttelman It’s summer and the last couple of years have made us appreciate our freedom, our community, our lives and our families. Make this summer special by

By Michele E. Buttelman In the Santa Clarita Valley, there are many ways to make summer magic with family and friends. Backyard pool parties, barbecues, camping excursions, theme park days

New or refurbished? By Jim Walker We all love to own things that are brand, shiny new, and that goes doubly for electronics. Gently encouraging these out of their multiple