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Whale Watching in Southern California 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Southern California is blessed with an amazing climate, stunning mountains and the beautiful and majestic Pacific Ocean. It

A Second Wind 

Downshifting to Fall  By Mary Petersen  Signal Staff Writer  Our grandson started kindergarten last week. There was plenty of fanfare preparing him for this momentous

Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Mark Your Calendars —  

Community Fun and Helping Great Local Causes  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  With children back in school can event season in the Santa

The Last Bookstore. COURTESY PHOTO

So, You Think You Know Los Angeles? 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Anyone who has lived in Southern California for an extended period usually believes they know all the interesting

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Adventures in Adrenaline 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Whether it’s soaring over the ocean in a seaplane or doing aerobatics over vineyards in a biplane, river

The El Moro Elfin Forest is home to an ancient oak grove of trees that grow only 4 to 20 feet tall. Photo El Moro Elfin Forest.

Midsummer Road Trip Time 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  It’s hot. No, it’s really hot. It’s that time of year in the Santa Clarita Valley when everyone

Heritage Fire Napa will be held Aug. 20 at Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena. It is an outdoor culinary experience that brings together local chefs and memorable brands for a live-fire celebration. Photo Courtesy Heritage Fire 

Summer Fun in California 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  There’s nothing like a California summers. As the temperature rises so do the options for fun in the

Located in the Koreatown Plaza, H Mart is an Asian grocery store chain supplying imported packaged foods, housewares and ready-to-serve meals. PHOTO KOREATOWNPLAZA

Southern California Ethic Enclaves 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The 1980 census showed that California supplanted New York as the principal ethnic melting pot of America. The

The Spirit of Past July Fourths 

By Daniel Hon  Signal Writer  The Signal July 1, 1988 — A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades,

Curren Caples during Men's Skate Street Finals at 2015 X Games Austin in Austin, TX. ©Mark Kohlman/ESPN

California 2023 X Games 

An 8-day, multicity event that starts in San Diego and ends in Ventura.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  From July 15 to July

SOCAL SUMMER FUN 

Movies, Music Under the Summer Stars  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Summer in Southern California means outdoor film nights and concerts on star-filled

Catalina Island

Swaying palms, white-sand beaches, and melt-your-heart sunsets—that’s what you’ll find at island getaway Santa Catalina Island, just 22 miles off the Southern California coast. Catalina