Istanbul is incredible, but even the most devoted city lovers need a breather sometimes. After a few days of navigating crowds at the Grand Bazaar and climbing Sultanahmet’s hills, your feet might be screaming for mercy and your brain overloaded with history. The good news? Some of Turkey’s most beautiful spots are practically on Istanbul’s doorstep. Whether you’re craving fresh ...

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 ...

On Saturday, the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. (SDFHC) hosted its 15th annual Thanksgiving Turkey dinner giveaway for Santa Clarita Valley residents in need. On Saturday morning, SDFHC teamed up with Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, the Hills Family and other volunteers to continue the tradition of helping low-income families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. “I’m proud to be part of ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health would like families to enjoy a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday feast by taking steps to avoid foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning.  Raw or undercooked meats, including turkey, chicken, beef and lamb, and food kept at unsafe temperatures can contain bacteria such as Campylobacter, Salmonella or E. coli, that cause ...

In the wake of a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, volunteers in Santa Clarita are calling for donations to help the thousands of people injured or displaced by the disaster. As a part of her work with College of the Canyons International Student Services, Weeda Bakhshee traveled to Turkey last year in an effort to bring ...

The last thing anyone wants when sitting down to a Thanksgiving dinner is for the turkey to be dry. Try this apple cider turkey brine to ensure your poultry comes out juicy and flavorful this year.  This recipe from Just A Pinch takes patience, but will help you beat any dry turkey allegations.  Ingredients  1/2 gal apple cider 1 1/2 ...

This month, both the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the Viking Charities organization helped to donate 17 fresh Christmas turkeys to Santa Clarita Grocery. “This is what makes the season of giving real,” founder of Santa Clarita Grocery Bradley Grose said. “Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all our friends, partners and most of all our guests who we ...

Hundreds of residents gathered in front of Santa Clarita City Hall Saturday for the “Santa Clarita For Artsakh” demonstration calling for peace in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.  https://www.facebook.com/khtsradio/videos/2423058937997541   Waving Armenian flags, Santa Clarita residents joined worldwide protests, including several in Los Angeles which drew thousands of people out in support for the Armenian people.  “We’re trying to raise awareness,” said ...

KHTS is bringing the community five classic Thanksgiving recipes in a special video feature series ending on Monday, Nov. 25.  See below for the full collection of recipes! Part Five: Turkey Total Time: 1 hr 50 min (Prep – 20 min, Cook – 1 ½ hrs) Yields: 10 servings Ingredients: 10 lb whole turkey 1 shallot 1 carrot 1 tablespoon flour ...

In this special Hometown Recipes five-day video series, the KHTS Features team is sharing five Thanksgiving classics sure to please everyone in your family this holiday season! Thanksgiving dinner just wouldn’t be complete without our final featured recipe — a juicy turkey!  Part Five: Turkey Total Time: 1 hr 50 min (Prep – 20 min, Cook – 1 ½ hrs) Yields: ...