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Explore the architecture of Jeff Shelton on the Jeff Shelton Walking Tour in Santa Barbara. The Ablitt Tower appears to be straight out of a Dr. Seuss dream. Photo courtesy of Jeff Shelton Architect.

Wonderful walking tours in the Golden State

There is no better way to experience a city than to take to its streets, walking. Many self-guided walking tours are available throughout the Golden State exploring architecture, history and

There are many different options available for summer camps.

Summer camp options

Summer camp season will be here before parents know it. While children anxiously await the last day of school, adults know that it can be challenging to keep kids occupied

Ask yourself and your child these questions to find the right fit for summer camp.

How to find the right fit for summer camp

Many adults fondly recall their days at summer camp. The increase in households with two working parents has made it more important than ever to find a camp to accommodate

Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park served as his workshop where he built miniatures and model trains. Disney’s tools and handcrafted work benches are on display as well as trains of all scales. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn.

Unusual Museums You May Have Never Visited

You’ve probably visited The Getty, The Broad and The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, but have you seen Walt’s Barn?  Los Angeles has hundreds of museums, but you

Data from online travel agency Booking.com shows that half of travelers plan to choose vacation destinations where the cost of living is less than their hometowns in 2024.

Find Your Perfect Spring Escape

4 pet-friendly and affordable destinations for a spring getaway Whether you’re a family with kids or a young professional looking for a getaway, it isn’t too late – or out

Historical reenactors from left, Ralph Castor, Joe Riddle, Dave Kanawah and Dan Cervantes dressed in Texas style Cowboy regalia sit around a period correct camp site at The 2019 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

The Cowboy Festival is Back!

The grounds of William S. Hart Regional Park in Old Town Newhall will again embrace the yee haws! and yahoos! of the annual Cowboy Festival on Saturday, April 20 and

The calming effects of nature have been noted for centuries, if not longer. The American Psychological Association notes that spending time in nature benefits both physical and psychological well-being in humans.

Three Ways You Can Boost Your Mental Health

Mental health issues have garnered considerable attention in recent years, but the scope of the global mental health crisis may be even greater than people realize. A recent study co-led

Life brings with it many expenses, but it’s possible to update your wardrobe each season without breaking the bank.

Budget-Friendly Ways to Update a Wardrobe

An individual’s appearance can speak volumes. For many, that underscores the importance of having a wardrobe that presents the image they want to project.  Unless you have unlimited funds, the

Widespread superblooms do not occur annually, they are a rare phenomenon that usually happen only once every 10 to 15 years.

California’s Wonderful Wildflower Trails

A combination of several atmospheric rivers and Hurricane Hilary made 2023 one of the wettest winters in California’s recorded history receiving 141% of its average annual rainfall. With the rain

Set in the quaint hamlet of Deptford in the 1580s, the Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire offers guests entertainment, food, drink, vendors and hundreds of costumed characters.

Spring Into Fun

Spring has arrived in Southern California with spring gardening and spring cleaning keeping everyone hopping. But spring in southern California is also the perfect time to get out and enjoy

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking on your calendar.

What is a Solar Eclipse?

By Joe Rao  The Old Farmer’s Almanac  Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 — a date worth marking on your calendar. Better yet,

According to research, one in every two Americans experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects the bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves. Photo courtesy of Africa Studio.

Medical Experts Offer Tips To Ease Chronic Pain

If you’re coping with back, neck or knee pain on a regular basis, you’re not alone. According to research, one in every two Americans experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects

Easter eggs painted in the form of flags of different countries. Courtesy photo.

Exploring Easter Traditions From Around The World

Easter is a special day for Christians across the globe. While the highlight of Easter celebrations are the religious events, particularly the vigils and church services, Easter fanfare sometimes stretches

Come Easter Sunday, eager children wake up to see if the Easter Bunny has visited their homes.

Easter Egg Hunts and Other Eggceptional Traditions

Easter is celebrated in various ways. Traditional religious commemorations include Saturday evening Easter vigils and Sunday morning Resurrection masses. Parents may spend Easter weekend putting the finishing touches on Easter

Saugus Cafe, 1957 or 1958. The new 1952 building is seen at left (after 1963, the only building). The 1925 cafe building is at right. Signal file photo.

Some Landmarks Change But Stay the Same

A common refrain heard throughout the Santa Clarita Valley is: “Everything has changed so much in the last few years.”  It is true that the addition of the Vista Canyon