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The inaugural “Polar Express Experience” will be held 1-4 p.m. at the Santa Clarita History Center. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

Hurrah for the Holidays, All Merry and Bright 

‘Tis the season to gather the family, the grandkids, friends and neighbors and enjoy these special events that happen only once a year.  Open Now-Jan. 4  Descanso Gardens: Enchanted Forest

Santa Clarita area residents facing Thanksgiving alone — or simply seeking a warm gathering — will find a bounty of welcoming meals and community tables waiting for them this holiday. PHOTO CREDIT MC

Spending Thanksgiving with New and Old Friends 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita area residents facing Thanksgiving alone — or simply seeking a warm gathering — will find a bounty of welcoming meals and community

Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein in Guillermo del Toro's new film “Frankenstein.” Photo Courtesy Netflix

What We’ve Waited for, Holiday Screen Season! 

Last November “Wicked” (Part One) set several box office records, including the biggest opening weekend for a Broadway musical movie, both domestically and globally. It also became the highest-grossing film

Playing at the snow zone during Light Up Main Street. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Oh What Holiday Fun! 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  As the holiday season is upon us, the city brims with opportunities for celebration — whether joining Santa for cocoa and crafts at Valencia

This is the time of year when people reflect on being grateful for all the people in our lives who keep the world spinning. ADOBESTOCK

World Kindness Day November 13 

In a world that seems upside down with people doing more screaming at each other, instead of listening, it might be time to step back and try something new and different.  Kindness. 

From the open-air mall experience of The Grove to boutique stores in Venice to bargain hunting on Santee Alley. LA has several places to explore for high-end goods, indie fashion finds and unique vintage treasures. ©SHUTTERSTOCK

LA Shopping from Luxury to Boutique to Bargain 

Los Angeles is a city that thrives on fashion, culture and creativity. Whether you’re looking for high-end designer goods, indie fashion finds, or unique vintage treasures, L.A. has something for every shopper. Here’s a rundown of some of

Maple Meringue cookies are a fun reciple for fall and Santa Clarita has the perfect eather for making meringue. ©ADOBESTOCK

Maple: The On-Trend Flavor This Fall 

Pumpkin spice will always have a place in our hearts, but its time to make way for the latest flavor trend this fall, maple.  Maple is more than just a

Avalon Farms owner Laurel van der Linde and her Arabian horse Ali Sadidi. PHOTOS BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal

Horseback Riding in Santa Clarita 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita’s rolling hills are home to an equestrian world where children learn to bond with their first horse, couples escape for trail rides

Remo Inc. President Robert Shen and his colleagues are focused on making sound business decisions while paying respect and homage to the company’s history and founder Remo Belli. PHOTOS BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal

Remo Finds its Rhythmic Foundation in Valencia 

When drumming icon Remo Belli first introduced a new synthetic drumhead design in 1957, musicians were quick to embrace a new sound and solution that would revolutionize the drumming industry. 

Throughout the seasons, farms in and around Santa Clarita burst into color, offering locals the chance to harvest apples, pumpkins, berries and farm-fresh veggies straight from the source. ©AdobeStock

It’s Fall You Pick ‘em Time

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita residents need not look far for a real “You Pick ‘Em” experience. Throughout the seasons, farms in and around Santa Clarita burst

Experience ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 25-26. ©Shutterstock

‘Tis the Season to Catch Spooky Entertainment 

October is the season of pumpkin patches, Octoberfests, fall foliage, hot apple cider, harvest festivals, corn mazes and spooky movies and shows. Southern California venues offer numerous fun and spine-tingling

Courtesy photo of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Reduce Your Home’s Vulnerabilities to Wildfire

Don’t wait for smoke on the horizon to prepare for a wildfire. While hot temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds increase wildfire threat, taking small manageable steps – like creating