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Give back this holiday season

The holidays always seem to bring out the best in all of us. There are many ways to give back during the holidays. With easily more than 100 nonprofits in

Keep Cold and Flu Season at Bay

It doesn’t take much for cold and flu symptoms to take over. Even a mild case of the sniffles can make it difficult to navigate the demands of everyday life.

Medicare Open Enrollment Runs Through Dec. 7

Reviewing your Medicare options could save you money If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This

National Native American Heritage Month has been celebrated in November as that is the traditional end of the harvest season. ©ADOBE STOCK

November is Native American Heritage Month

November has been celebrated as National Native American Heritage Month every year since 1990. Congress chose the month of November because this is considered the end of the traditional harvest

Timing is everything when planning a family Thanksgiving dinner. ©ADOBE STOCK

When to Cook Every Dish for Thanksgiving Dinner

By Hannah Doolin Delish.com From battling crowds at the grocery store to wrangling all your relatives into one room, there’s plenty of stress that comes with cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Avoid

The United States honors those who have served in the military on the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served

Veterans Day is a federal holiday recognized on Nov. 11 to celebrate and honor all U.S. veterans, deceased or living. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day,

Children running through a meadow. Courtesy Art.

Keep Busy Kids Focused on Heart Health 

With kids back in the classroom, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s

Blue whales can grow to about 100 feet and weigh around 160 tons. Its heart is the size of a Volkswagon Beetle. It is the largest animal verified to have existed on earth. COURTESY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

It’s Whale Watching Time! 

By Michele E. Buttelman, Signal Staff Writer  Doña Uhrig, Sunday Editor  Southern California is blessed with an amazing climate, stunning mountains and the beautiful and majestic Pacific Ocean. It should

Contestants (from left) Jennifer David of Bakersfield, Calif., Marie Sushelnitsky, and her son Richard Sushelnitsky of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, spin the Wheel with host Drew Carey during a special Mother's Day episode of CBS's Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, airs Friday, May 8 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT), on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS ©2009 CBS BROADCASTING INC.. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

How to Be a Part of the Hollywood Magic 

In the Santa Clarita Valley, we are fortunate to be able to attend live tapings of many of television’s most popular programs. If you grew up in southern California, you

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. PHOTO ©ADOBE STOCK

Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition

Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10% of older people don’t eat enough,

The Padre Hotel in Bakersfield reportedly is home to a child ghost who often leaves handprints in the hotel’s café. Photo Padre Hotel.

Looking For Haunted Locations? Try These.

Tis the season to explore the spooky, the scary and the extraordinary in creepy California. It’s fun to become a paranormal investigator in Southern California where numerous reportedly haunted locations

A woman is suffering from a cold.

Tips to Be Prepared for Cooler Weather

Although cold weather isn’t directly to blame when you get sick, it creates an environment that makes it easier for germs and illnesses to thrive. In fact, understanding how cooler

Two of the toughest courses are located in California: Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in San Jose, and PGA West Pete Dye Stadium Golf Course in La Quinta. ©ADOBE STOCK

The Toughest Golf Courses in the United States 

By Luke Vidler  Signal Contributing Writer  New research has revealed the toughest golf courses in America, with TPC Tampa Bay taking the top spot.  Premium golf apparel brand, Galvin Green,

5 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Fall Vacation

If you’re looking to get away, fall is a perfect time to plan an escape. With smaller crowds at many popular destinations and more comfortable weather, scenic autumn landscapes and

Pandas have returned to the San Diego Zoo. Photo San Diego Zoo.

Fall Fun, Events and More 

October is mostly about the runup to Halloween, but it’s not all ghosts, goblins and ghouls in California this month. There are numerous ways to have fun including a panda