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The popular Southern California day spa Glen Ivy offers daily classes, private cabanas and 19 pools which include thermal mineral baths, a hot and cold plunge, Saline Pool and lap pool.

Soaking Up a Spa Vacation 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Hey baby, it’s been cold outside!  This winter’s numerous cold snaps in the Santa Clarita Valley accompanied by snow, hail, rain and wind, encourage dreams of

Irish Beef Stew 

Guinness + Stew = St. Patrick’s Day Gold  by MAKINZE GORE  Traditionally, an Irish stew (aka Guinness Stew) is made with lamb, which you can totally do. Our version includes

Five Natural Herbs that will Help you Sleep

By Ryan Nicklin  Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing itself. Good quality sleep prepares you for a productive day ahead. You need 7 to 9 hours of sleep to

A carpet of yellow flowers cover the valley floor in Death Valley with mountains in the background. The wildflower "superbloom" of 2016 was a rare event for Death Valley that occurs only when conditions are perfect.

Wild About Wildflowers 

By Michele E. Buttelman  Wildflower season in Southern California is here. It normally starts mid-February and lasts through April. Because of the recent heavy rains everyone is hoping for a

A quality bare root rose will come complete with a lush and healthy root system. Just clip 1/4 inch off each root before soaking 24 hours in a bucket of water prior to planting.

Don’t Miss SCV Bare Root Planting Season

By Michele E. Buttelman  Southern California bare root planting season runs from January through March. If you haven’t gotten your bare root plants into the ground yet, you still have

THE 5 BIGGEST INNOVATIONS TO EXPECT IN 2023

By Richard Remmington/Inverse  WE MAY BE a mere 23 years into the century but already it has been a doozy. In 2022, we saw impressive technological feats, including a fusion

Jazmin’s Bakery is a fixture in Old Town Newhall.

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Sweetest Spots

By Michele E. Buttelman  Cakes, cookies, candy, desserts! When you are in need of a dessert fix you are in luck. The Santa Clarita Valley offers some of the sweetest

The California Strawberry Festival, May 20-21, is a celebration off all things strawberry, including strawberry funnel cakes.

Fabulously Fun Festivals

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

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The Scoop on Santa Clarita’s Best Soups

The weather is getting chillier and what better way to warm up than a nice bowl of soup — especially with Saturday, Feb. 4, being National Soup Day. For those

The Ivy, an L.A. landmark opened in 1983, is the perfect spot for a beautiful Valentine’s Day lunch.

Spectacular Valentine’s Day Destinations

By Michele E. Buttelman   As Valentine’s Day approaches in the Santa Clarita Valley the landscape in the SCV is looking spectacular with its dazzling carpet of bright green. It won’t

Use natural light to reduce your energy load. Use mirrors, skylights and white ceilings and walls to increase natural daylight inside your home.

Make Your Home Environmentally Friendly

By Michele E. Buttelman  Among the most used “buzz” words of the last decade are sustainability and eco-friendly.   Americans are constantly reminded to reduce waste, use less energy and water,

Signal file photo. Sammy Murga/ The Signal

Should I Get a Second Opinion?

Have you ever questioned the opinion of a dentist or healthcare provider? Maybe something didn’t feel right about the options you were being presented? If these feelings resonate with you

Taco María, with one Michelin Star is a local Mexican kitchen in Costa Mesa serving a la carte taco menus, prix-fixe four-course dinners and brunch.

Seeing Stars, Dining with the Michelin Guide

By Michele E. Buttelman  The coved Michelin Star is considered one of the greatest accomplishments a chef can earn for his or her restaurant.   Not easy to obtain, the stars

Three Foods for Better Sleep in 2023

By Ryan Nicklin  For The Signal  Sleep experts at Best mattress-brand analyzed multiple scientific studies that have been medically reviewed and found three fruits that aren’t just good for improving