Just one day before Thanksgiving, hundreds of Santa Clarita families lined up for a holiday meal they might not have otherwise had.  Santa Clarita Grocery, backed by several faith-based partners and supported this time by Freedom’s Way Baptist Church, hosted a large-scale distribution last week to help local families enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner despite rising grocery costs. For many ...

Samuel Dixon Family Health Center (SDFHC) proudly hosted its annual Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in partnership with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. This year’s event provided 200 families with a full assortment of Thanksgiving essentials, including frozen turkeys, fresh produce generously donated by the Canyon Country and Newhall farmers markets, and non-perishable holiday sides such as stuffing mixes and ...

Most major retailers will be dark on Thanksgiving Day as employees get a rare day to rest — and prepare for the Black Friday rush. Here’s what to expect at Santa Clarita stores this holiday: Walmart: Closed Thanksgiving. Santa Clarita stores open 6 a.m. Friday. Target: Closed Thanksgiving. Most stores open 6 a.m. Friday. Macy’s: Closed Thanksgiving. Black Friday hours ...

This weekend officially kicks off the Holiday shopping season, and residents are encouraged to shop local this Small Business Saturday and support the local businesses that make up Santa Clarita. Saturday, Nov. 29, marks Small Business Saturday, a day that recognizes all the locally owned companies in our community and around the nation. Some local businesses to support this year ...

The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita donated turkeys and chickens to Santa Clarita Grocery Monday evening, giving those in need a Thanksgiving Dinner. Monday morning, the Rotary Club of Santa Clarita purchased poultry that was delivered to Santa Clarita Grocery. “I get to be here today with our friends in the community that are feeding those less fortunate than most ...

Light and airy with a spice-forward flavor, Grandma B’s Molasses Sponge Cake blends cinnamon, nutmeg and mace for a taste similar to gingerbread. It’s easy to prepare and works well as an everyday snacking cake. A simple dusting of powdered sugar finishes it off perfectly. Grandma B’s Molasses Sponge Cake This recipe originally appeared on justapinch.com Recipe from Virginia Duncan, ...

If you’ve ever daydreamed about swapping Santa Clarita’s kitchen chaos for a vineyard view, this might be your sign. This Thanksgiving, consider heading north to Napa Valley, where the wine flows freely, the food is unforgettable, and the only thing you’ll have to worry about basting is in butter and sunshine. As the vines fade into shades of gold and ...

With Thanksgiving this Thursday, find out what stores will be open or shuttered for all Holiday shopping or grocery needs. No need to stress about finding that last jar of gravy. Here’s a list of major retailers that are likely to be open for any last-minute shopping. Stores set to be open: Starbucks (open till 7:30 P.M.) Albertsons Rite-Aid IHOP ...

Get into the holiday spirit with a new recipe this Thanksgiving. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Topping by Jeanne Bridges from Chapin, SC These pumpkin cheesecakes are scrumptious little beauties. The brown sugar pecan crust is a wonderful complement to the fall spices in the pumpkin cheesecake filling. On top is a delicious praline pecan glaze. One bite of these ...

Rain is expected in Santa Clarita through Wednesday before conditions dry out by Thanksgiving. More rain is expected Monday evening lasting through Wednesday in the Santa Clarita Valley, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “We are not looking for a tremendous amount of rain, generally around a quarter inch or less across the Santa Clarita Valley,” ...