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If you’ve never camped before, the logistics can seem daunting. To get you started, below are answers to seven common California camping questions. ©ADOBESTOCK

A Beginner’s Guide to California Camping 

California’s abundant parks and preserves offer epic outdoor vistas ranging from soothing seascapes to golden deserts and ancient redwood groves. If you want to immerse yourself in this amazing scenery,

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What Are the 12 Days of Christmas? 

By Catherine Boeckmann  Old Farmers Almanac  Is “The Twelve Days of Christmas!” just a song? Nope! Learn what this festive celebration is all about—and when the 12 days start (and end). It’s a fascinating look at our fun

The Northstar California Ski Resort in Truckee is bringing back one the mountain’s favorite traditions. Every afternoon, skiers can glide down East Ridge to sip a glass of bubbly or apple cider at the slopeside, ski-up bar Tōst. ©ADOBESTOCK

Let It Snow! 

While it is still early in the ski season, the forecast for 2025-26 is predicting warmer than average temperatures and a higher-than-normal chance of below normal snowfall, especially in the

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Christmas movies for the whole family

Looking for the classic Christmas movies? Here is a list of several and where you can stream them.  So, grab your favorite pajamas, a cup of hot cocoa and a good blanket. Cuddle on

Stories help set the holiday scene and enable children to hold tight to all of the magic. ©ADOBESTOCK

Setting the Mood with Christmas Eve Stories 

December is filled with opportunities to make magical memories, particularly for families with young children. Christmas commands a lot of thought and attention, and parents know such efforts are worth

Plenty of unique touches set Christmastime celebrations apart across the globe. ©ADOBESTOCK

Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World 

Christmas celebrations span the globe. According to a 2025 report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, there are roughly 2.6 billion Christians worldwide,

Placerita Canyon State Park doesn’t offer a New England fall color explosion, however you should still be able to enjoy some colors sprinkled among the evergreens. PHOTO COURTESY PLACERITA CANYON STATE PARK

Hiking Santa Clarita in Search of Fall Colors 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  While Santa Clarita is not widely known for dramatic fall changes, Placerita Canyon and other spots around town showcase noticeable cottonwoods and other deciduous

With campaigns that range from foster-youth gift drives to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation’s Gift of Life campaign, local groups are offering residents simple, meaningful ways to transform holiday generosity into real support for neighbors in need. ©ADOBESTOCK

Giving to Others This Holiday Giving Season 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  From lighting candles for loved ones at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to stacking toy donations in the sheriff’s station lobby, Santa Clarita’s nonprofits are

Local farms are transforming the chilly holiday season into hands-on adventures, welcoming families to pick their own Christmas trees, harvest winter vegetables, and get up-close with barnyard animals. ©ADOBESTOCK

Christmas Trees and Christmas Fun 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Local farms are transforming the chilly holiday season into hands-on adventures, welcoming families to pick their own Christmas trees, harvest winter vegetables, and get

The rock art at Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park dates back at least to the 1600s. PHOTO COURTESY CHUMASH PAINTED CARE HISTORIC PARK

Native American Rock Art Sites in California

California boasts an abundance of Native American rock art sites, with some locations dating back an estimated 12,000 years. The state’s desert areas are especially rich with rock art but

The first football game held on Thanksgiving Day was in 1876 between Yale and Princeton. ©ADOBESTOCK

Are you up on your Thanksgiving trivia? 

If you and your family enjoy trivia games at holiday gatherings, here are some facts specifically about Thanksgiving. Could make you this year’s trivia game winner.  When was the first

The Valley Hive offers six-week beekeeping courses, online programs, and partnerships with the Los Angeles County Beekeepers Association ©ADOBESTOCK

The Taste of Honey from Locally-Sourced Hives 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita Valley’s taste of sunshine is found in every golden jar of locally-sourced honey, harvested right in and around the community by passionate