
In This Week's Issue


Three Strategies That Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk

Running in the Santa Clarita Valley
Stories from Previous Issues

Get Into the Wild for Your Mental Well-Being: 6 Outdoor Activities to Reduce Stress and Recharge
Many Americans are seeking ways to press reset, turning to meditation apps, gym memberships and beyond to improve mental health. However, there may be a simpler (and more effective) option: spending

Prost! It’s Oktoberfest Time
Who doesn’t enjoy a fun time with beer, sausages, pretzels and brass oompah bands? If you’ve been waiting all year to unleash your inner Polka dancer, the wait is almost over, many Oktoberfests will bring the party to the Southland

Labor Day History in California…From Strikes to Honoring Laborers
Portions from Metrocreative Come the first Monday of September, many children and their parents start to face the reality that school, if it hasn’t yet started, is about to begin again. That’s because Labor Day marks

When Do Travelers Trust a Travel Advisor Instead of AI?
Travelers are more likely to trust a travel advisor over AI when the trip becomes complicated, expensive or likely to change. According to new research from ALG Vacations, a leading

Blankets of Love Provides Emergency Animal Relief
When Eileen Smulson walked into the newly built West Valley Animal Shelter in Chatsworth on a rainy day in January 2008, she had no idea the visit would change the

Fall Gardening: The Time to Reseed and Fertilize
After the extremes of summer weather in the Santa Clarita Valley have receded it will be time for fall gardening season. “The extreme heat of summer is challenging for all

Go Underground with These Caves and Caverns
When exploring Southern California, you may be mostly drawn to the rivers, lakes, beaches and mountains. But, there are other areas to explore within those locations that are underground. According

A Few of Santa Clarita’s Best Twilight Hikes
By Alicia Doyle Sunday Signal Writer As August settles over the city, the long summer days begin to soften into cooler evenings — an ideal window for residents to step outside,

A Successful School Year Starts with Healthy Habits
As families across the Santa Clarita Valley prepare for the new school year, parents can take a few simple steps to help their children start strong both academically and emotionally,

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