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The 27th annual River Rally clean up event will be held on Sept. 17. Photo City of Santa Clarita.

What Can the City Do For You?

By Michele E. Buttelman  The city of Santa Clarita prides itself on the services it provides residents. Many Santa Clarita residents aren’t aware of the depth and breadth of many

Official California State Prehistoric Artifact the “Chipped Stone Bear” can be viewed at the California Museum in Sacramento. Courtesy California Museum.

Visit California’s Indigenous Culture

By Michele E. Buttelman  With traditional homelands stretching from the redwood forests in the northern reaches of the state to the desert along the Mexican border, California’s Native American lands

Juli and Blaine Woodgerd moved to Missoula, Montana in August of 2020.

Moving Out of State

By Michele E. Buttelman  Moving out of California is a hot topic of conversation throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, and throughout the state, as well.   If you’ve been thinking of

Lassen Volcanic Park. Courtesy Visit California.

Super Scenic California Road Trips

By Michele E. Buttelman   The Highway 1 Pacific Coast Highway road trip that passes through Big Sur on California’s Central Coast is perhaps the most famous scenic drive in the

Legendary stuntmen are best of friends

The two friends couldn’t really remember how and when they met. Their friendship’s been such a constant in their lives that they said they might as well have always known

Niki Bente, left, and Tim Gilmer are Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham respectively in the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Twisted Gypsy.

Fleetwood Mac reimagined and coming to SCV

By Michael Picarella   Twisted Gypsy isn’t the music group your mom and dad remember. It’s a Fleetwood Mac tribute band with a twist.  Santa Clarita Valley residents Tim Gilmer and

Photo courtesy of Michele E. Buttelman.

Make Date Night Magical Again

By Michele E. Buttelman  The pandemic put a crimp in many fun activities, including one looked forward to by many couples… date night.   However, date night is back and now

Jackie Hartmann, executive director of the SCV Education Foundation, sits down for the camera on Friday with Wiley Canyon Elementary kindergarten student Jude Rumbaugh, 5, to talk about a Lego Star Wars book that will be part of the Bag-o-Books program.

Summer Family Project: Create a Family Book

By Michele E. Buttelman  It’s summer and the last couple of years have made us appreciate our freedom, our community, our lives and our families. Make this summer special by

Summer Music, Movies, Matinees and More

By Michele E. Buttelman  In the Santa Clarita Valley, there are many ways to make summer magic with family and friends. Backyard pool parties, barbecues, camping excursions, theme park days

Photo courtesy of Jim Walker.

Buying Electronics

New or refurbished?  By Jim Walker  We all love to own things that are brand, shiny new, and that goes doubly for electronics. Gently encouraging these out of their multiple

Ben Clatworthy looks out over Big Bear Lake, California, March 8, 2017.

Road Trip: Rim of the World Scenic Byway

By Michele E. Buttelman  A short drive from the hustle and bustle of the Santa Clarita Valley, an entirely different landscape emerges in the mountains, lakes and scenery of the