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Hummingbirds in Santa Clarita

Overnight Adventures with the Wild
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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

Summer Blockbuster Entertainment
“It’s summertime and the living is easy,” those words sung by Ella Fitzgerald in the 1960s might not ring as true in 2026, but summertime should still be the time

July 4th Santa Clarita Style
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the country are reflecting on a legacy of freedom, resilience and shared

6 Savvy Ways to Ensure Grilling Success This Summer
There’s just something timeless about a summer cookout with friends, family or neighbors. Whether it’s the sound of burgers sizzling on the grill or the smell of your favorite seasonal

Where the West Still Comes Alive
California’s love of cowboy culture can be traced back to cattle ranching primarily built upon Spanish-Mexican vaquero traditions that began with Spanish missions in the 1700s and evolved into a vast “rancho”

Seniors and the Dating Scene
Dating in one’s golden years is a common experience for many seniors. Whether it’s the result of a loss of a spouse or other life events, many people find themselves looking for

Santa Clarita’s Carefully Maintained Canopy of Trees
From the tree-lined paseos to the shaded sidewalks that wind through neighborhoods, Santa Clarita’s urban forest is both a defining feature of the city and a carefully managed resource—one that

Navigating Travel Plans: When Travel Advisors Can Take You Further Than AI
From comparing prices to dreaming up bucket-list destinations, artificial intelligence has become a starting point for millions of travelers who are turning to tech for early-stage planning. However, travelers consistently

Summer Fun Times Around Santa Clarita
As summer beckons in Santa Clarita Valley, families can dive into a vibrant lineup of camps, concerts, and cultural festivities designed to make the season unforgettable. From Camp Clarita’s action-packed

Enjoy Senior Life More!
For older adults looking to stay active and connected this summer, the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida remains a cornerstone of senior life. Located at 27180 Golden Valley Rd., the center

Explore Some Unique Summer Fun Close to Home
Gas prices are crazy, the grocery store takes a bigger and bigger slice of the income pie, everything, everywhere all at once seems to cost more than ever. Yet, you still need

Rev Up the Fun on Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner, this year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 21. It’s time to make plans to celebrate your dad and make his weekend unique and special. Show your

Some of the Most Underrated Places in Southern California
By Angela Timmons Only in California Southern California is home to so many amazing places that it’s easy to overlook some incredible destinations when you have so many options in front of