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Avalon Farms owner Laurel van der Linde and her Arabian horse Ali Sadidi. PHOTOS BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal

Horseback Riding in Santa Clarita 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita’s rolling hills are home to an equestrian world where children learn to bond with their first horse, couples escape for trail rides

Remo Inc. President Robert Shen and his colleagues are focused on making sound business decisions while paying respect and homage to the company’s history and founder Remo Belli. PHOTOS BY Katherine Quezada / The Signal

Remo Finds its Rhythmic Foundation in Valencia 

When drumming icon Remo Belli first introduced a new synthetic drumhead design in 1957, musicians were quick to embrace a new sound and solution that would revolutionize the drumming industry. 

Throughout the seasons, farms in and around Santa Clarita burst into color, offering locals the chance to harvest apples, pumpkins, berries and farm-fresh veggies straight from the source. ©AdobeStock

It’s Fall You Pick ‘em Time

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Writer  Santa Clarita residents need not look far for a real “You Pick ‘Em” experience. Throughout the seasons, farms in and around Santa Clarita burst

Experience ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ at the Hollywood Bowl Oct. 25-26. ©Shutterstock

‘Tis the Season to Catch Spooky Entertainment 

October is the season of pumpkin patches, Octoberfests, fall foliage, hot apple cider, harvest festivals, corn mazes and spooky movies and shows. Southern California venues offer numerous fun and spine-tingling

Courtesy photo of Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

Reduce Your Home’s Vulnerabilities to Wildfire

Don’t wait for smoke on the horizon to prepare for a wildfire. While hot temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds increase wildfire threat, taking small manageable steps – like creating

Approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., excluding skin cancers. ©ADOBESTOCK

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month started as a week-long event in October 1985. Founded by the American Cancer Society, in partnership a British company that made tamoxifen, the campaign eventually grew

Mortgage interest rates are key to determining whether or not you can afford the house you are interested in purchasing. ©ADOBE STOCK

A Guide to Mortgage Interest Rates 

Buying a home is the most expensive purchase many people make in their lifetime. Some people do it only once, while others are in the market with greater frequency. In

In the Santa Clarita Valley, you can find just about any type of coffee shop you want, including those offering a full breakfast. ©ADOBESTOCK

Finding the Perfect Local Coffee Shop 

What do you want in your perfect coffee shop? Are you looking for a diverse selection of beverages, or do you want a place that makes your perfect brew and

The Santa Clarita Valley has embraced the “farm to table” movement with four farmers markets. There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of the season than to visit a local farmers market to explore what’s just been picked. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

The Bounty of Fall in California 

Monday, Sept. 22, the first day of the Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, offers Santa Clarita Valley residents the opportunity to enjoy all the numerous bounties of the fall

Amber and Quinten Branch with their daughters Harriet, center left, 6 and Harriet, 9, embrace their new home in FivePoint on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Home Wasn’t in the Plan Until it Was 

Buying a home felt out of reach. It was something she thought only older people could afford to do.  Yet, for Amber Branch, her husband and their two young daughters,

Santa Clarita tucked-away breakfast spots have something for every appetite, whether you’re chasing nostalgia, convenience or the perfect pour-over. ©ADOBESTOCK

Nostalgic and Hidden Breakfast Spots 

By Alicia Doyle  Sunday Signal Staff Writer  In Santa Clarita, breakfast isn’t just the most important meal of the day — it’s practically a community ritual. From the charm of

If you’re thinking Fall colors, visit the University of California at Davis arboretum. ©2023 AlessandraRC/Shutterstock.

California Road Trip Gems to See for Free 

It seems everything costs more these days, gas, lodging, food, souvenirs and, most importantly, road trip snacks.   However, there are a treasure trove of road trip gems, places to explore,