A variety of tea pots sit on a shelf at Teagan’s Enchanted Tea Room on Friday May 16, 2025 in Old Town Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Afternoon tea time in Santa Clarita 

By Alicia Doyle  Tucked between the sunny strip malls and suburban streets of Santa Clarita lies a surprising escape into a slower, more refined world — tea rooms where porcelain teacups clink gently and the scent of Earl Grey drifts through the air. These cozy havens offer more than just a pot of tea; they

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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

News Features

A variety of tea pots sit on a shelf at Teagan’s Enchanted Tea Room on Friday May 16, 2025 in Old Town Newhall, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Afternoon tea time in Santa Clarita 

By Alicia Doyle  Tucked between the sunny strip malls and suburban streets of Santa Clarita lies a surprising escape into a slower, more refined world — tea rooms where porcelain

Watermelons are a great summer snack. Stock Photo.

Simple Summer Snacks 

From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll

Picnics are great for the whole family. Stock Photo.

How to create the perfect picnic  

Dining outdoors is a popular way to enjoy a meal. Many restaurants set up tables outside of their establishments or in nearby courtyards when the weather warms. There is an

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. 

Watermelons are a great summer snack. Stock Photo.

Simple Summer Snacks 

From lazy days by the pool to weekend road trips and everything in between, summer is packed with adventures. To keep your energy high for all those warm-weather activities, you’ll

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

Home & Garden

Woodworker Julie Philippus suggests building into the walls for rooms lacking storage. PHOTO BY JULIE PHILIPPUS

Storage Stunners for Every Room of Your Home

Trying to be better organized and looking to overcome your storage dilemma with more than a dull metal rack or a makeshift cubby? Take your cue from these design pros.

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

Kids & Family

Safe Summer Fun in the Sun

Summer is the season of sun-kissed memories – backyard barbecues, sandy beaches, bike rides and late-night stargazing. However, the warmer months bring unique safety challenges that can catch active families

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

Southern California is a mecca of sporting events taking place this summer from baseball to soccer to monster trucks. ©ADEOBESTOCK

Celebrating Father’s Day 

Father’s Day celebrations began on June 19, 1910, in the state of Washington. However, it wasn’t until 1972 that a day honoring fathers became a national holiday. Since then, children

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