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The toughest golf courses in America 

By Luke Vidler  California’s Cinnabar Hills takes fifth TPC Tampa Bay in Florida takes the top spot Premium golf apparel brand, Galvin Green, analyzed the number of keywords related to

Northstar California Ski Resort, like many popular California ski resorts, will now require reservations for parking on weekends and peak periods. Photo Northstar California.

Dreaming of California Skiing 

Winter touched down in the Sierra Nevada range on Oct. 17, bringing below-freezing temperatures and a few inches of white fluff.  Despite being a La Nina winter, which usually means

LA's most immersive experiences

L.A.’s Most Immersive Experiences

The holidays are here! With all the baking, cooking, planning, shopping, wrapping, travel and decorating it seems there isn’t a moment to breathe. Wouldn’t it be nice to escape to

Creature comforts for holiday guests

Creature Comforts for Overnight Holiday Guests

Overnight guests can make the holiday season feel that much more special. Spending extra time with loved ones is part and parcel of the holiday season for millions of individuals,

Happy New Year 2025

Where to Celebrate the New Year

It’s almost 2025, whether you’re ready for it, or not. Which begs the question, where will you be to ring in the first quarter-century of the 2000s? New Year’s Day

‘Tis the season to gather the family around with hot chocolate and popcorn and enjoy the traditional holiday movies and more. ©ADOBE STOCK

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Film, TV, Theater

There are certain holiday traditions that have held up over time. Enjoying the marathon presentation of “A Christmas Story” and debating the merits of “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie

A First-Timer’s Guide to Kitchen Remodeling

What to know before you begin Kitchen upgrades are among the most common renovation projects homeowners tackle. Even so, it’s a big project for a first-time renovation, and the final

Finding the Perfect One

Douglas Fir? Noble Fir? Fraser Fir? Scotch Pine? What is your perfect Christmas tree? Will only a fresh cut, real tree do? Do you choose a living tree and plant

The interior of Double Trouble Wine Room on Main Street in Newhall. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The Santa Clarita Wine-Tasting Scene 

The last decade has seen some dramatic changes in the SCV, including the closure of many popular wine bars, most notably Lee’s Wine Bistro, and the recent death of Yoon

Enjoy ice skating around a beautifully decorated Christmas tree at L.A Life during the annual L.A. Kings Holiday Ice. Photo L.A. Live

You Can Never Have Too Much Holiday Fun! 

It seems every year the holidays pass by quicker and quicker, this year, with a late Thanksgiving being celebrated just two days before Dec. 1 it seems the holidays will

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Help Wanted: How clinical trials help fight disease

Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating diseases, but often, limited participation creates challenges for meeting clinical trial goals. Despite decades of effort and

Everyone looks forward the traditional Thanksgiving meal. But, maybe a little twist on somethings might be interesting. ©ADOBE STOCK

Refresh Your Traditional Thanksgiving

The most comforting parts of most families’ annual Thanksgiving celebrations are the traditions. Everyone looks forward to grandma’s “secret recipe” creamed onions, Aunt Sue’s “special once-a-year-only pumpkin pie” and dad’s

Take the Stress Out of Winter Travel

While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season brings a unique set of challenges, too. However, you can take

Thanksgiving is family fun time. Instead of letting the kids sit around and stare at a screen, why not suggest getting outside for a bit and enjoying the season. ©ADOBE STOCK

Thanksgiving Flair for the Home 

When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array of extended family, including second and third