Road Trip: Rim of the World Scenic Byway
July 9, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman A short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Santa Clarita Valley, an entirely different landscape emerges in the mountains, lakes and scenery of the
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How California Celebrates the Fourth of July
July 3, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman If you’re looking for a great Fourth of July, look no further than your own Santa Clarita Valley backyard. After a two-year hiatus, the SCV is
Santa Clarita Celebrates National Ice Cream Day
July 3, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman National Ice Cream Day is celebrated this year on July 17. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third
SCV Summer Family Fun
July 3, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s summer in the Santa Clarita Valley. The kids are out of school and it’s time to make some family memories. Gas prices are crazy and
Chronological Age vs. Biological Age
June 26, 2022
What’s the difference, and what can you do about it? By Jim Walker In general, we sort of expect a person of a certain age to look a certain way.
Museums, Art and Culture
June 26, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Summer is a great time to visit museums, admire art, learn the history of where you live or take in a show. Most of the year,
Vacations That Give Back
June 26, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Travel with a purpose, or “voluntourism,” is the latest popular vacation trend. International travel that focuses on “good works” has been around for decades, but now
Series I Savings Bonds Earning 9.62%
June 19, 2022
Can you lock down some cash for a year? By Jim Walker Signal Staff Writer The latest investment buzz is that the initial interest rate on new Series I Savings Bonds
How to Beat Inflation: There ARE things you can do
June 19, 2022
By Jim Walker Signal Staff Writer According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index increased 8.3% for the 12 months ending in April. The energy index rose
Water Wise Summer Gardening
June 5, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman The drought is back and new water restrictions threaten to put the “heat” on your summer garden. How can you help your garden thrive despite nature’s
School’s Out Family Fun
June 5, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems like only yesterday that children were at home taking classes on a computer at the kitchen table and the traditional school year was but
The Number one Summer Diet
May 29, 2022
Cinch your waistline with this eating plan that incorporates all of your favorite healthy eats—plus wine! By Aprill Benthamian Contributing Writer, Not This, But That From keto to paleo to
History of Memorial Day: Red Poppies
May 29, 2022
By Leon Worster In 1915, inspired by the poem “In Flanders Fields,” Moina Michael replied with her own poem: We cherish too, the Poppy red That grows on fields where
California Surfing Road Trip
May 29, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Nothing speaks to the soul of a true Californian than the beach and the surfing culture it has spawned. From La Jolla to the Mavericks in
Join the Organic Gardening Movement
May 22, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Is veggie gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley challenging? It can be, but it’s also rewarding. Despite droughts and blazing temperatures successful gardens abound in the
Family Fun Memorial Day Weekend Getaways
May 22, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Memorial Day Weekend is almost here, but there’s still time to plan a fun, family weekend getaway. Memorial Day has long been considered the start of
‘Welcome to The Martinez Casita’: Valencia couple goes viral for DIY home improvement projects
May 15, 2022
During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work
California Fun in the Sun
May 15, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman The sun is shining and events, festivals and fairs in California are back on the calendar. It’s time to plan for some “old fashioned fun in
Santa Clarita’s Parent-Approved Playgrounds
May 15, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Every parent has “those” days when the kids need to get out of the house to play and run off excess energy. Parents in Santa Clarita
Biking Santa Clarita
May 8, 2022
Miles and miles of routes for every level of rider By Jim Walker Santa Clarita is most definitely a bike-friendly city, and this was by design from the very beginning.