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It’s that time of year and rattlesnake activity is spiking on popular trails. One local expert says the community should prepare for even more encounters in the weeks ahead.  For

Everything costs more, especially health care. The best way to avoid paying high health care bills is to actively seek ways to improve your health and wellness. Here are a

As summer fades and temperatures begin their gradual slide, small towns within a short drive of the Santa Clarita Valley are rolling out targeted fall tourism campaigns designed to attract

Pet DNA testing has rapidly evolved from a niche curiosity into a mainstream tool for understanding companion animals. Pet owners are increasingly turning to genetic testing kits to learn more

Breast cancer affects millions of individuals around the world each year. Despite the global prevalence of breast cancer, various organizations report high five-year survival rates, particularly among women whose cancers

Those who love to run have a number of reasons why they choose running and it’s not just the “runner’s high.”  Barbara Clarkson, of Valencia, began running cross country track

As fall settles into Southern California, local drivers begin to face a familiar seasonal shift: cooler mornings, gusty afternoons, and the first hints of unstable weather along the region’s busiest

It’s time to relax by the ocean and watch the surfers play on California Surfing Day, Sunday, Sept. 20. California is a surfer’s paradise, with dozens of iconic surf spots

For residents craving a change of scenery without committing to a full weekend away, micro getaways offer a refreshing solution: short, accessible trips that deliver maximum relaxation in just 24

Many Americans are seeking ways to press reset, turning to meditation apps, gym memberships and beyond to improve mental health. However, there may be a simpler (and more effective) option: spending

Who doesn’t enjoy a fun time with beer, sausages, pretzels and brass oompah bands? If you’ve been waiting all year to unleash your inner Polka dancer, the wait is almost over, many Oktoberfests will bring the party to the Southland

Portions from Metrocreative  Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks

Travelers are more likely to trust a travel advisor over AI when the trip becomes complicated, expensive or likely to change. According to new research from ALG Vacations, a leading

It’s easy to fall into a rut, life can easily settle into an endless routine … of routine. Same vanilla latte every morning, driving the same route into work each day,

Santa Clarita’s summer sports scene doesn’t slow down in August — it shifts into a different gear. Even with triple-digit temperatures and families juggling overlapping schedules, the city’s fields, courts and pools stay busy with