
In This Week's Issue


Blankets of Love Provides Emergency Animal Relief

Fall Gardening: The Time to Reseed and Fertilize
Stories from Previous Issues

How About Trying Something Different
It’s easy to fall into a rut, life can easily settle into an endless routine … of routine. Same vanilla latte every morning, driving the same route into work each day,

The Santa Clarita Summer Sports Scene Still Going On
Santa Clarita’s summer sports scene doesn’t slow down in August — it shifts into a different gear. Even with triple-digit temperatures and families juggling overlapping schedules, the city’s fields, courts and pools stay busy with

The People Who Keep the City Parks and Trails Beautiful
When Santa Clarita settles into its triple-digit summer stretch, most residents feel the heat immediately — on the steering wheel, on the sidewalk, and especially in the parks and trails

Reclaim a Moment of Calm on Relaxation Day
Every August 15, National Relaxation Day arrives without fanfare. There are no parades, no official ceremonies — just a gentle reminder to pause. In Santa Clarita, where summer days stretch

Snatch Back Bits of Summer with These Events
Across the valley, local institutions have expanded their summer offerings, giving families more ways to enjoy the season without leaving town. For many, these activities have become a welcome alternative

Enjoy an Afternoon Tea Time in California
There is a special kind of “tea time” that should not be confused with the “tee time” that involves walking a golf course or swinging a golf club. One of

Volunteers Needed and the Opportunities are Broad
As Santa Clarita looks ahead to Make a Difference Day in October, residents have an opportunity to begin giving back now through a wide range of volunteer projects. These hands-on opportunities

Hummingbirds in Santa Clarita
Yes, there are hummingbirds in the Santa Clarita Valley. However, when temperatures exceed 95° F most hummingbirds may flee to slightly cooler climates. The one hummingbird you might continue to see in

Overnight Adventures with the Wild
As summer travel picks up across Southern California, families are seeking experiences that go beyond the typical day at the zoo or aquarium — and a handful of wildlife institutions

Keeping Your Pet Safe and Cool this SCV Summer
Santa Clarita’s triple-digit summers bring intense heat, scorching pavement and dry canyon winds — conditions that can quickly become dangerous for pets. From early signs of heat stress to safe walking times

Hot? Try These Santa Clarita Indoor Escapes
When August temperatures climb into the triple digits, local families start looking for cool, comfortable places to spend the day. Santa Clarita offers plenty of indoor escapes — from arcades and bowling

How to Create a Dedicated Backyard Game Space
What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition. Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott with Redeem Your Ground, on a new

Where Wildfire Preparedness Falls Short: 5 Elements Often Missing from Evacuation Plans
While you may have a wildfire emergency plan in place, there may be key elements missing that can make a meaningful difference during an evacuation. Real-world events continue to show

Celebrate California Summer Nights
Honestly, when was the last time you headed to the beach for a grunion run? The hallmark of a true California summer, the running of the grunion is a “must

Explore the North Coast Foodie Scene
Summer is here and there’s no more beautiful place to explore in California than the North Coast. It’s time to plan a destination vacation where you can visit and explore

What’s New and Fun in Southern California
Living in California it is easy to forget that the rest of the world comes to California for vacation — to play and to see what’s new and innovative. Here are a few new

Community Gardens are a Cultivating Connection
From shared harvests to hands-in-the-soil connection, community gardens are quietly flourishing across Santa Clarita — offering residents a place to grow more than just food. At both the longstanding Community
Getting to know the Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is a formal document that served as the signatory colonies’ statement that they were now “free and independent States.” It is a vital document in American