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Experience the majestic beauty of Hawaii's Big Island on a Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour. While nighttime lava glow is not guaranteed, this tour offers a chance for once-in-a-lifetime memories. Photo Hawaii Tours.

Giving the Gift that Creates Memories 

December 2, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  When holiday gift giving time arrives do you always find yourself in panic mode searching for the best, most meaningful gift?   A new

Christopher Swan as The Old Man and the cast of “A Christmas Story, The Musical.” The show runs Dec. 5-31 at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Gary Emord Netzley.

Holiday Theater, Film, Entertainment  

November 25, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  It is the most wonderful time of the year for movies, theater and entertainment. Take time during this busy holiday season to treat yourself, and celebrate

Thanksgiving does not need to be a stressful holiday. With a changed mindset, Thanksgiving can be a holiday that truly celebrates family and togetherness.

When Your Whole Family Comes to Town 

November 18, 2023

By Vivianna Shields   Signal Staff Writer   The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back.  Though Thanksgiving is meant to be

Simplify Holiday Hosting from Start to Finish

November 18, 2023

Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like

Explore These Great California Bike Trails 

November 11, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The Santa Clarita Valley has great places to ride for bicycle enthusiasts. The city offers more than 100 miles of picturesque trails and

Will Ferrall is “Buddy” in “Elf” first released in theaters in 2003 and now a holiday classic. Photo New Line Cinema.

Holiday TV News Guide

November 11, 2023

It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials.  By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Holiday television specials are one of the many joys

Celebrate Fall, Everything Apples 

November 4, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  As we enter November, you might think the season for apple picking is long gone. However, you can still go apple picking as

Photo taken in Vancouver, Canada.

Help for First Time Holiday Hosts 

November 4, 2023

Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less food-focused, Thanksgiving is largely about the meal. Turkey is the

hollywood-christmas-parade-2019-0503_cmyk Hollywood Christmas Parade. © 2019 Hollywood Christmas Parade

Holiday Fun to Book Now 

November 4, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The last two months of the year are filled with festive and fun activities in Southern California. It’s time to celebrate the season

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place for many Hollywood notables, including Cecil B. DeMille, a founder of the Hollywood motion-picture industry. His first film, “The Squaw Man,” was the first feature film shot in Hollywood. Photo Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

California’s Historic Cemeteries 

October 28, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  In late October thoughts of ghosts, ghouls and specters are easy to summon with the approach of Halloween on Oct. 31 and Día de Muertos, Day

Nightmare on Linda Vista Street

Awesometown is now Halloweentown

October 22, 2023

By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal  Halloween has descended upon the Santa Clarita Valley — and there is something for everyone, from family-friendly community events to numerous scary haunted walk-throughs. Here

For three weeks in October, hundreds of carved pumpkins will line the Camellia Forest as Descanso Gardens presents “Carved.” PHOTO CREDIT DESCANSO GARDENS.

Awesome Autumn Things To Do 

October 7, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  The calendar has officially turned the page to autumn and awesome fall fun, festivals, Oktoberfests and Halloween compete for your attention.   Big Bear

The Road to Napa Valley 

September 30, 2023

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  Summer tourists have bid California adieu which makes fall the perfect season to explore unique wine destinations in the Golden State.  California has

Celebrity Extra

September 23, 2023

Q I just saw that “Captain America” star Chris Evans got married. Is his wife an actress? The last serious relationship I remember him having was with Jenny Slate. I was