The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to reduce 5 Freeway lanes this October and advises motorists in this area to start their travel earlier than usual.  Interstate 5 in the Castaic area in Northern Los Angeles County is set to be reduced from four lanes in the northbound direction or southbound direction starting Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5 ...

The passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein ends an era in California politics. She served as our Senator since 1992, two years after Jeri and I purchased our radio station. Although we disagreed on many issues, Feinstein and her staff were our political leaders in fighting the proposed mega-mine, Cemex on the east side of our valley. She was a far ...

  Arlene’s Caramel & Streusel Coffee Cake by Arlene Jacobson from Grand Terrace, CA We just love this light and tasty coffee cake. It tastes like a cinnamon roll. The buttery flavoring with the sweet cinnamon streusel is the perfect pair. The extended mixing time may be a bit of work, but the result is worth every minute! Once baked, ...

  Spicy Sweet Stir-Fry by Lillian Patterson from Big Rapids, MI A stir-fry that’s packed with delicious flavors. The spicy Schezwan sauce pairs well with the creamy coconut milk. We opted for beef, but pork or chicken will work. Adding the sauce to the meat and veggies as they saute means they soak up the flavors of the sauce. This ...

  Jalapeno Popper Roll-ups by Dawn Cordova from Lancaster, CA Super easy to throw together, these jalapeno popper roll-ups are a great appetizer for football season. The buttery crescent roll dough holds inside a cream cheese filling made with jalapenos, bits of bacon, finely diced onion, and Parmesan cheese. It’s slightly salty and smoky. These will definitely be a hit ...

The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications have signed a new multi-year deal, restoring college football and NFL game coverage to Spectrum customers. Disney channels have been unavailable for Spectrum customers since Sept. 1, when Disney and Charter originally were unable to come to an agreement over carrier fees. The financial details of the new deal have not been released. ...

Crock Pot Chicken Pot “Pie” & Dumplings by Rene Palmer from Shreveport, LA Never has comfort food ever been so easily done! This “pot pie” requires adding ingredients to the slow cooker, turning it on, and letting it simmer for the day. Chicken thighs add a richer flavor to the dish. It has all the flavors of a chicken pot ...

  Tropical Wine Slushy by Lora DiGs from STATEN Island, NY Cold and thick, this fruity and refreshing adult beverage is perfect for summer! The combination of fruit is perfect and blends well with the wine. Peach schnapps and triple sec dilute the wine flavor a bit. We taste-tested this drink with a Moscato wine and recommend using a sweeter ...

  Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Pumpkin Mousse Frosting by Organic Andrea from Orlando, FL Andrea is a true cupcake queen! Sweet, delicate, and super moist, these cupcakes have a perfectly subtle pumpkin flavor that is wonderfully offset by the light and airy icing. You would never guess they started with a box of cake mix. They taste like fall. Ingredients ...

  Tropical Pound Cake by susan white from Charlotte, NC This cake is buttery, rich, and dense just like a pound cake should be. But, it’s so much better. It mimics the flavors of a pina colada with the sweetness of pineapple and coconut. When the cake bakes, a slight crust forms that holds in a buttery, soft cake. Drizzling ...