What’s New in California Travel
January 8, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman California invites travelers to discover a wealth of new offerings coming to the Golden State in 2023, ranging from theme park experiences and cultural attractions to
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Exercise Offers Additional Protection Against COVID and Other Infectious Diseases
January 8, 2023
By Terry Kanakri For a long time, health experts have espoused the health benefits of regular exercise, and how being physically active significantly lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now,
New year, better you: 5 achievable goals for your 2023 resolutions
January 8, 2023
A new year is just around the corner, so it’s time to brainstorm resolutions and goals for 2023. If you’ve made resolutions in the past and haven’t stuck to them,
Want to Lose Weight and Get Healthier in the New Year? The Secret is Taking Small Steps
January 8, 2023
By Terry Kanakri As we welcome the year 2023, many of us will make a common and popular New Year’s resolution to shed some pounds and become more fit to
Family Fun Winter Adventures
January 1, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman If the recent 80-degree holiday weather made you long for cooler winter family fun, it’s time to plan a trip to one of many California mountain
Winter Ski-tastic
January 1, 2023
By Michele E. Buttelman Weather forecasts are encouraging for an improved winter snowpack this season, which means that California ski areas may expect new dustings of fresh powder at higher
Ring in the New Year 2023
December 18, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman The New Year is almost here. Celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in SoCal style. This year New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday,
SCV Holiday Lights
December 18, 2022
Tours, extravaganzas and super-homes By Jim Walker For many of us, a trip out to view the holiday light displays is a must-do this time of year. And, if possible,
Give Something Different this Year
December 11, 2022
An experience they’ll always remember By Jim Walker Recent psychological research indicates that experiences bring more happiness than possessions do. And so, following that thinking, one of this year’s trends
The Five Most in demand Healthcare positions in California
November 27, 2022
By Oakley Lowe For The Signal We examined which health professionals are the most in demand in each of the 50 US states, by analyzing Google search data. They considered 92
Five Tips to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams
November 27, 2022
By Fran Mariutti For The Signal Online scams are unfortunately getting more and more frequent, and one way to be scammed on the internet is phishing. Everybody has probably heard of
Considering a Meal Delivery Service?
November 27, 2022
There’s a lot to consider By Jim Walker Are you tired of your fruits and vegetables going bad before you get around to using them? Or maybe you’re tired of
California Christmas Towns
November 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman One moment you’re basking in the sun, frolicking at pool parties and gasping at the cost of your summer air conditioning bill, the next, WHAM!, you
Holiday Giving in the SCV
November 27, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s the time of year to count our blessings. For many it’s also the time of year where many people seek to give back to the
Top 10 Most Popular Second-hand Designer Brands in the US
November 20, 2022
Melissa Myers In 2021, the global market value of second-hand and resale apparel was estimated to be worth $96 billion. By 2026 this is estimated to rise to $218 billion.
Holiday Fun!
November 20, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman It seems as if there aren’t enough days left in the rest of the year to enjoy all the holiday fun scheduled throughout SoCal, especially events
5 Common Black Friday scams and how to avoid them
November 20, 2022
By Polly Percival Black Friday and Cyber Monday are very enticing days for shopping before the holiday season begins, allowing for discounted prices on favorite products. However, with this encouragement
The Thanksgiving Table
November 13, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Your Thanksgiving table might look slightly different this year. The cost of a traditional home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner has increased significantly from 2021. The cost of the
Improving Your Status with Mortgage Lenders
November 13, 2022
Owning a home is a dream shared by millions of people. Investing in property that can be owned within 15 to 30 years of closing on the home makes more
Steps to Properly Manage Blood Pressure
November 13, 2022
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, about 75% don’t have it under control,