Cool treats for when the heat is rising
May 30, 2021
Summer in the Santa Clarita Valley can take many forms, whether it be midday water balloon fights at the park, long bike rides on the paseos or heading to a
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Family fun by the rules of the range
May 23, 2021
Gathered together under the hot summer sun Thursday, members of the Holm family stand side by side donned in protective eye and ear wear. The two children, Chloe and Nick,
Swimming Safety Tips for Summer
May 23, 2021
Playing in or around water is one of the joys of summer, but this treasured seasonal pastime comes with some serious risks. Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death
Great Escapes: Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2021
Road trips should be spontaneous and are best taken in a convertible with plenty of junk food stowed aboard and no schedules to keep. While familiar haunts are favorite road
Enjoying the great outdoors in, and around, the SCV
May 23, 2021
There is something fundamentally healthy about spending time outdoors, and after more than a year quarantining indoors for the most part, it’s time to get outside. Nature is, in fact,
How home care can help with health care
May 16, 2021
Whether young or old, health care has evolved for every patient through the pandemic. And while it’s been a year of ups and downs, those in the industry have done
A day at the ranch with the ‘big birds’
May 16, 2021
From its flightless birds to its growing orchard to its camping spots along the Pacific Crest Trail, Quail Run Ostrich Ranch is an adventure waiting to happen in nearby Lake
Farm-to-Table in Newhall and Valencia
May 16, 2021
Since Larry McClements took the helm of the Newhall Farmers Market, the Saturday open-air market in Old Town Newhall has grown. “When I first took it over, which is about
Getting a handle on all your content options
May 9, 2021
With a reasonable budget and some technical savvy, the world of digital content one can stream to their home or desktop is essentially a limitless expanse these days. In addition
Sharing spring with the wildlife
May 9, 2021
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are blooming — spring is here. It’s the season where everything is growing and coming to life, even the animals, which means
Fire season comes early to Santa Clarita
May 9, 2021
Fire experts forecast 2021 to be one of the worst years for brushfires to date. In a normal year, the state’s fire season lasts from mid-May to around early November.
COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face harrowing journey
May 9, 2021
While most people who contract COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks, studies have shown anywhere from 10%-30% aren’t as lucky. In fact, millions of Americans are battling lingering symptoms
Fitness centers delivering safety and sweat
May 2, 2021
Gyms and fitness centers are reopening more of their operations with each new public health order. At the beginning of April, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued revised
Thinking about Mom for Mother’s Day
May 2, 2021
After a pandemic-induced, stress-filled year, mom deserves something special, and Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. There are a number of local businesses here in the Santa Clarita Valley that can provide
How COVID-19 can impact our clicking, spending
May 2, 2021
Did you experience emotional spending during the pandemic? A little over half of Californians did, according a March 2021 poll published by the American Addiction Centers. Emotional spending is also
Summer camps return to the Santa Clarita Valley
April 23, 2021
After what was a tumultuous year of cancelations and pauses for a number of local activities and events, another time-honored tradition has once again returned to the Santa Clarita Valley:
Why COVID-19 couldn’t deliver a ‘baby boom’
April 23, 2021
COVID-19 changed the world like few events in recent memory, and prompted tons of speculation about the potential for a “baby boom,” due to the number of couples together with
How the arts can help us get back to normal
April 23, 2021
The arts give people a way to connect with each other, according to Phil Lantis, the city of Santa Clarita’s arts director, but they aren’t always seen that way. “Any
Richard develops film with focus on people
April 23, 2021
Nestled near the center of the Santa Clarita Valley by Bowman High School and Congregation Beth Shalom, Richard Photo Lab stands as one of the few remaining bastions of film,
SCV’s animated ties to Academy Awards continue
April 16, 2021
The SCV’s close ties to the entertainment industry could often be noted through the locally filmed productions nominated each year for the Academy Awards. In recent years, the Oscar-nominated movies