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Preparing for Your Easter Celebrations 

Easter signals springtime and provides an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate. However, hosting the get-together — whether brunch, lunch or dinner — requires planning and preparation to ensure the event

The FIFA Fan Festival Los Angeles will transform the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum into a global celebration of soccer and culture for five days, June 11-15, offering a unique opening weekend celebration for fans. Courtesy Photo

The FIFA 2026 World Cup Fan Experience 

If you can’t get tickets to the “pitch” at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you can still enjoy the World Cup experience at FIFA Fan Festivals

The forecast is for more white sofas in furniture showrooms in 2026. The 2026 Pantone Color of the Year will influence fashion and furniture designers. Photo Pantone Color Institute.

Pantone Color of the Year Cloud Dancer 

The Pantone Color Institute has gifted the world a new color controversy, the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer.  Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute Laurie Pressman

From ring-tailed lemurs at the Wildlife Learning Center (Courtesy Photo) to the snowy egret at the El Dorado Nature Center (Courtesy Photo) to Shambala Preserve (©AdobeStock) there are plenty of places to visit and learn about nature.

Experience Nature and Animal Sanctuaries 

Imagine the soft nuzzle of a goat, the majestic roar echoing from a big cat enclosure, or the quiet rustle of wildlife along a shaded trail. For Santa Clarita families

Enjoy the iconic Strawberry Shortcake Experience at the California Strawberry Festival, May 16-17 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. This mouth-watering treat is a must-try for anyone who loves the taste of summer. Made with tender, flaky cake, whipped cream, and heaps of plump, ripe strawberries. Photo California Strawberry Festival.

California’s Spring Food Festivals 

Despite the loss of several California “famous signature” food festivals in recent years, including the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Castroville Artichoke Festival and the California Nut Festival in Chico, it’s still a good time to be

John Windsor, a certified California nursery professional at Green Thumb, says that March is all about groundwork — pulling weeds, removing debris and prepping the soil before you plant. PHOTO BY Habeba Mostafa / THE SIGNAL

March Flips the Switch on Gardening Season 

As winter rains taper off and days stretch a little longer, March quietly flips the switch on gardening season in the Santa Clarita Valley. Local experts say this is the month to

Astrophotography is, at its heart, photography of the night sky — but it reveals a universe our eyes can’t see on their own. ©ADOBE STOCK

Astrophotography: Beauty in the Dark Skies 

The darkest corners of Southern California are getting harder to find, but for serious astrophotographers, the chase is part of the magic. On clear, moonless nights, when the Milky Way

As Baby Boomers and Generation Xers continue to retire, a larger portion of the overall population will have time to travel.

Travel Opportunities for Retirees 

Retirement provides individuals with ample time to engage in activities they enjoy. Many seniors spend that newfound free time relaxing and seeing the sights.   Seniors are a travel-friendly demographic. The

The Knerdy Knitters and Crocheters of the San Fernando Valley host weekly Zoom gatherings that prove creativity knows no geographic limits. ©ADOBESTOCK

The Real-Life Communities of Hobbyists 

On screens, they look like passing trends — a viral quilting tutorial, a sped-up knitting timelapse, a perfectly lit candle-pouring reel — but across the Santa Clarita Valley, those clicks

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve has eight miles of trails that wander through gentle rolling hills. ©ADOBESTOCK

Showers Bring Flowers 

As spring approaches in the Santa Clarita Valley, anticipation is blooming throughout Southern California, will the winter rains bring forth another historic superbloom?  The answer to the superbloom question is mixed, some experts

Celebrate two of February’s National Food Days with pizza and wine. ©ADOBE STOCK

Celebrate February’s National Food Days 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Sunday Signal Staff Writer  Who doesn’t enjoy a good excuse for enjoying a pizza and a margarita?  February is packed with national food days, celebrating not only pizza and margaritas, but also

Levi’s Stadium hosts the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup play this year. Photo ©ADOBE STOCK. LOGO COURTESY SPORTSLOGOS.NET

New Places and Events to Explore This Year 

Living in the Santa Clarita Valley we are lucky to have access to theme parks, including one in our own backyard, as well as world-class entertainment and other opportunities for fun and

Feeling uncomfortable with new computers, ipads, tablets or smart phones, try a class to ease your technology fears. ©ADOBESTOCK

Lifelong Learning Options to Keep Your Brain Active 

In Santa Clarita, the school bell does not stop ringing when teenagers and adults walk off campus. From city-run enrichment classes to nonprofit art studios and career-training programs, local residents can find