Cataracts are a cloudiness in the lens of the eye mostly associated with aging due to normal eye changes that begin to happen after age 40.

What to Know About Cataract Surgery 

As we age one of the consequences we may encounter, especially in the sunny Santa Clarita Valley, is the need for cataract surgery. It’s hard to come to grips with the fact we may be at the age that we need a surgery we associate with our parents and grandparents.  The idea of any kind

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A general knowledge of classic food-and-wine parings can help anyone expand their knowledge and please their palate. PHOTO COURTESY MC

Classic Wine and Food Pairings to Consider 

The renowned writer Ernest Hemingway is credited with saying, “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink more wine.” Perhaps if the author had a better understanding of

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch with a view at Perch in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Perch LA.

Create New Mother’s Day Memories 

Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday, May 11. No one will ever love you like your mother. Show your mom why she is the most important and special woman

News Features

Cataracts are a cloudiness in the lens of the eye mostly associated with aging due to normal eye changes that begin to happen after age 40.

What to Know About Cataract Surgery 

As we age one of the consequences we may encounter, especially in the sunny Santa Clarita Valley, is the need for cataract surgery. It’s hard to come to grips with

Decoration Day was established three years after the end of the Civil War. It was a time to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. ©ADOBESTOCK

Memorial Day Traces Back to the Civil War 

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established Decoration Day

City Council

Enjoy One Story One City Throughout March

By Ken Striplin Santa Clarita City Manager March 1 kicked off the Santa Clarita Public Library’s much-anticipated One Story One City Program. The 2022 program invites residents to read and

Health & Fitness

Cataracts are a cloudiness in the lens of the eye mostly associated with aging due to normal eye changes that begin to happen after age 40.

What to Know About Cataract Surgery 

As we age one of the consequences we may encounter, especially in the sunny Santa Clarita Valley, is the need for cataract surgery. It’s hard to come to grips with

Many veterinarians recommend regular brushing for pets, and a wide array of treats and meal additives complement brushing to help support your pet’s oral health. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

How to Protect Your Pet’s Dental Health 

Like humans, pets’ oral hygiene plays an important role in their overall health and quality of life. Common conditions like plaque buildup, tartar and bad breath can escalate to serious

Entertainment

Beer fest or fair food? What’s your choice?©ADOBESTOCK

It’s California Fair and Festival Time 

Summer is calling, it’s time to plan your California fairs and festivals fun. California is home to more than 3,000 festivals and fairs annually. There are festivals for just about

The Rose Bowl will play host to six FIFA Club World matches this summer from June 15 through July 25 with some of soccer’s most prominent clubs. PHOTO CREDIT FIFA and ADOBESTOCK

What’s New in  SoCal

Southern California is always buzzing with new attractions, events, shows, music, restaurants and more. It’s hard to keep up with all that there is to do in our own backyard. 

Candlelight Concerts will be held throughout the spring and summer at venues throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Photo Fever.

Magnificent Music 

Music is in the air throughout Southern California and the Santa Clarita Valley. Enjoy these unique and popular musical experiences.  Candlelight Concert Series  Info feverup.com/en/los-angeles  The Candlelight Concert series has a

A general knowledge of classic food-and-wine parings can help anyone expand their knowledge and please their palate. PHOTO COURTESY MC

Classic Wine and Food Pairings to Consider 

The renowned writer Ernest Hemingway is credited with saying, “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink more wine.” Perhaps if the author had a better understanding of

Cannonball in San Diego offers a spectacular beach view along with cocktails, sushi and an Asian-fusion menu. Photo Courtesy Cannonball

Remarkable Rooftops in Southern California 

Enjoy a true Southern California lifestyle experience with breathtaking views from some of SoCal’s most impressive rooftops. This list spotlights the most unique rooftop bars, restaurants and attractions, with tips

Home & Garden

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad will be open to the public until May 11, Mother’s Day. Photo Flower Fields.

Escape to the Flower Fields of Carlsbad 

The Flower Fields of Carlsbad are in bloom now and can be visisted from now until May 11. The fields are 55-acres of colorful ranunculus flowers where guests can walk

Using outdoor spaces to improve your well-being is a top focus for many people today.

‘Back to Basics’ 2025 Outdoor Design Trends

Americans are spending more time in their outdoor spaces — and want to maximize those spaces. Studies show that nearly 90% of homeowners consider their outdoor areas to be important

Kids & Family

A little research will help you find the right fit for your child and your summer needs. ©ADOBESTOCK

Finding the Right Summer Camp

By Georgia Del Favero There are more than 20,000 summer camps in the United States, each one of them with its own unique benefits, challenges and quirks. From day to

The Hollywood Heritage Museum is a must for movie buffs thanks to such displays as an exacting recreation of DeMille’s studio office. PHOTO COURTESY HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM

So You Think You Know Los Angeles?

Go beyond the familiar to discover shops, restaurants, and natural landscapes you never knew existed. Alongside its greatest hits, Los Angeles is filled with hidden places that tourists invariably miss

Seniors

Linda Crawford dances during a hoedown hosted at the SCV Senior Center in Newhall. Signal file photo.

Your SCV Senior Center

The “new” Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Bella Vida will celebrate its fifth anniversary in April.  The center, which serves more than 15,000 SCV seniors annually offers a range of

Holiday

Enjoy Mother’s Day Brunch with a view at Perch in downtown Los Angeles. Photo Perch LA.

Create New Mother’s Day Memories 

Mother’s Day 2025 will fall on Sunday, May 11. No one will ever love you like your mother. Show your mom why she is the most important and special woman

Exploring the Redwoods. ©ADOBESTOCK

NATIONAL PARK WEEK 

National Park Week 2025 will be held April 19-27. This is the time to show your love for these national treasures and celebrate the National Park Service.  On Aug. 25,