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5 Simple Steps to Prepare Before Disaster Strikes

October 25, 2026 8:34 am

Professional Organizer Francesca Riso’s business motto is “Your home base is connected to your head space.” She reflects on this when working with each of her clients. Courtesy photo

The Philosophy of Decluttering

October 18, 2026 9:16 am

The Monarch Grove in Pismo Beach is an overwintering spot for thousands of Monarch butterflies that gather November-February. Photo Courtesy Pismo Beach State Park

California’s ‘Take it Easy’ Adventures

October 18, 2026 8:52 am

A trip to Big Bear will provide reliable displays this year. ©iStock

Where to Find the Colors This Fall

October 11, 2026 9:33 am

Top of the Notch Restaurant is located at the top of chair 1 and offers a beautiful view. Photo courtesy Mt. Baldy Resort

Visit Mt. Baldy for Hiking, Camping, Scenery

October 11, 2026 9:26 am

The Santa Clarita Valley sits at the intersection of several natural corridors, including the Santa Susana Mountains, the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel foothills. Increased wildlife is attributed to ongoing urban expansion, seasonal wildlife behavior, drought-related pressures and long-term habitat recovery following wildfires in surrounding mountain ranges.

Urban Wildlife Encounters on the Rise in SCV

October 11, 2026 9:21 am

Cary Quashen runs a snake-removal service and operates The Snake School, a dog-training program that teaches rattlesnake avoidance. Courtesy Photo

Beware. Rattlesnake Activity is On the Rise

October 5, 2026 11:13 am

There are several places in and around Santa Clarita that offers free or low-cost health and wellness education. ©AdobeStock

Free or Low-Cost Health, Wellness Education

October 5, 2026 10:45 am

Julian’s fall identity is synonymous with the apple season and thus it offers U-pick experiences, cider tastings and seasonal baked goods. It also offers heritage walking tours and historic sites tied to the town’s Gold Rush past. ©iStock

Towns Offering More Experiences for Fall Fun

October 5, 2026 10:35 am

DNA testing can help you understand your pet’s traits better. Why does he dig or hide toys. It can also tell you more about possible health issues. ©Adobestock

Learn More About Your Pet Through DNA Testing

September 27, 2026 8:52 am

Three Strategies That Can Lower Breast Cancer Risk

September 27, 2026 8:43 am

The Santa Clarita Marathon to be held Nov. 15 is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier. SIGNAL FILE PHOTO

Running in the Santa Clarita Valley

September 20, 2026 8:58 am

The Grapevine remains one of California’s most challenging stretches of freeway and fall often amplifies its volatility. Signal File Photo

Fall Road Trip Safety Particularly Heading North

September 20, 2026 8:53 am

California is a surfer’s paradise with dozens of iconic surf spots along the 840-mile coastline. ©Adobestock

It’s California Surfing Day and Surf’s Up!

September 20, 2026 8:46 am

Experience a breezy, ocean-front reset at Ventura Harbor; just under an hour away. The harbor village features restaurants, ice cream shops, galleries, and waterfront paths that make it easy to spend an afternoon wandering without an agenda. ©Adobestock

Looking for a Change? Try a Micro Getaway.

September 13, 2026 9:06 am

Get Into the Wild for Your Mental Well-Being: 6 Outdoor Activities to Reduce Stress and Recharge

September 13, 2026 8:56 am

Oktoberfest is considered the world’s largest folk festival. While festivals are held around the world, Munich is its birthplace. The fest runs traditionally for 16-18 days from mid-September to the first Sunday in October. ©Adobestock

Prost! It’s Oktoberfest Time

September 13, 2026 8:38 am

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday of September to honor workers. However, the journey from early strikes to workers’ rights has been long and hard. ©iStock

Labor Day History in California…From Strikes to Honoring Laborers

September 6, 2026 8:34 am

AI is used for the research and inspiration stages of travel planning. Travel advisors are used for the booking, more complex decisions and moments when travelers want a person involved. ©ADOBESTOCK

When Do Travelers Trust a Travel Advisor Instead of AI?

August 30, 2026 12:11 pm

ileen and her rescue dog Molly Joon. Operation Blankets of Love has grown from Eileen Smulson gathering blankets and towels for local shelters to a nationally recognized animal welfare emergency relief nonprofit. PHOTO COURTESY OBOL.

Blankets of Love Provides Emergency Animal Relief

August 30, 2026 12:08 pm

The Crape Myrtle is a versatile deciduous small tree with colorful summer blooms, attractive peeling bark and low invasive root impact. ©ADOBESTOCK

Fall Gardening: The Time to Reseed and Fertilize

August 30, 2026 12:03 pm

Besides the beach for swimming, surfing and exploring, Leo Carrillo State Beach has tide pools, reefs and coastal caves. Adobe Stock photo

Go Underground with These Caves and Caverns

August 23, 2026 7:22 am

Vasquez Rocks is one of the most rewarding evening hikes in the regional with its blend of geology, history and wide-open sky. Adobe Stock photo.

A Few of Santa Clarita’s Best Twilight Hikes

August 23, 2026 7:19 am

Cute little girl sleeping in bed at night

A Successful School Year Starts with Healthy Habits

August 23, 2026 7:16 am