Catalina Island
June 11, 2023
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 Island has all the elements
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Vacation in Sacramento
June 4, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Sacramento is more than just the state capitol of California, it is a diverse region with attractions ranging from the Gold Rush-era Old Sacramento Waterfront to
Summer Movie Entertainment
June 4, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman The effects of the current Writers Guild of America strike won’t be felt in the movie theaters, or on television, this summer but with more job
Make it a Memorable Mother’s Day
April 30, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This year’s celebration of mothers and motherhood will
Santa Clarita Entertains
April 23, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman The loss of the Canyon Club at Valencia Town Center struck a blow to entertainment options available to Santa Clarita Valley residents. However, the SCV is
Celebrate Earth Day April 22
April 16, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Every year it seems Earth Day events become larger and more important. Once a fringe, “tree-hugger” celebration, Earth Day has become a mainstream significant day to
California State Parks are Home to History
April 9, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California State Parks are the home of 29 National Historic Landmarks, significant historic places designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior because of their
Birds of a Feather… Flock to the SCV
April 9, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service estimates there are about 45 million birders in the United States. The number of people embracing birding as a hobby
Foodie Festival Fun
March 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California’s food festivals are back! Last year many food festivals returned to operation, but some were scaled back events and other festivals relocated. In 2023 food
Take Time to Go Out of This World
March 26, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman From sci-fi to fantasy to real life science Southern California has numerous destinations for your inner “geek” to explore. There is no more exciting way to
How to Attend Live Shows
March 19, 2023
A Day trip to Los Angeles is not complete without a bit of Hollywood show business on your itinerary. Luckily, there are multiple opportunities to see a taping of your
Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
March 19, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman After three years of no cowboy peach cobbler, no cowboy trick roping, no cowboy gunslingers or cowboy crooners, the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will mosey onto
Fabulously Fun Festivals
February 12, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman With each passing month since the COVID-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of some of our favorite festivals and attractions more and more events are returning to
Celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rabbit
January 15, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman In October a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom made Lunar New Year an official state holiday in California. AB 2596 recognized Lunar New Year as
What’s New in California Travel
January 8, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to
Family Fun Winter Adventures
January 1, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman If the recent 80-degree holiday weather made you long for cooler winter family fun, it’s time to plan a trip to one of many California mountain
Winter Ski-tastic
January 1, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Weather forecasts are encouraging for an improved winter snowpack this season, which means that California ski areas may expect new dustings of fresh powder at higher
Ring in the New Year 2023
December 18, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman The New Year is almost here. Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in SoCal style. This year New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday,
Give Something Different this Year
December 11, 2022
An experience they’ll always remember By Jim Walker Recent psychological research indicates that experiences bring more happiness than possessions do. And so, following that thinking, one of this year’s trends
California Christmas Towns
November 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman One moment you’re basking in the sun, frolicking at pool parties and gasping at the cost of your summer air conditioning bill, the next, WHAM!, you