Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts

Spouts Farmers Market has finally opened on Magic Mountain Parkway and McBean where Mervyns was. I was really impressed.  It is really nice in there.  It is a blend of Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.  Prices seemed cheaper and they have a better parking lot than Trader Joe’s.  They also have a meat counter with… [Continue Reading]

Get 30% Off at Gap, Old Navy and More

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This offer is good 8/26/10-8/29/10 We all could use something new.  Whether it’s for you or the kids back to school wardrobe.  Here is a great opportunity to get a 30% discount at the Gap, Old Navy and more… It’s simple…click here and select the charity that you want to receive 5% of your purchase… [Continue Reading]

The Old Mule Farm

Smiser Mule Ranch

The Smiser Mule Farm still stands untouched after all these years.  Even with the threat of development a few years back, the old mule has prevailed. So here is a rumor I heard about the ranch.  Does anyone know if there is truth to it? What is the deal with a ranch that big with… [Continue Reading]

Lanes Closed on Interstate 5

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An accident earlier this morning caused a 2 lane closure on the 5 north that has ruined the afternoon commute for SCV residents wanting to get home.  There was a big rig collision that involved 2 other cars and one person was critically injured.  Last I heard there was an oil spill on the freeway… [Continue Reading]

Brighton Handbag Trade In

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Ladies…listen up. This offer is only good through August 1, 2010. Details about the offer from their Facebook page. Trade in ANY gently used handbag (it does NOT have to be a Brighton handbag) and you will receive $50 off any Brighton Registered Handbag valued at $151 or more OR $25 off any Brighton Registered… [Continue Reading]

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is having its grand opening on July 29th. Chick-fil-A serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. (yes you can have chicken for breakfast) A couple things to know about Chick-fil-A The 1st 100 people at the grand opening receive a free meal a week for a year! See details here. They are closed on Sundays. They… [Continue Reading]

How to Keep Your Computer Healthy and Safe this Summer.

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Guest post by local computer repair expert Ryan Bassett. With summer here, we have more time to relax, and that might involve surfing the web. You might visit your favorite blogs, or use the internet as your electronic newspaper. You might be an avid e-book reader, or interested in virtual music and buy mp3s from… [Continue Reading]

Lazy Dog Cafe

Lazy Dog

The Lazy Dog Cafe is in the Patios section of the Valencia Town Center.  The name says it all and YES you CAN bring your dog. Fido has to sit out on the patio and must be on a leash, but this is a dog friendly restaurant right down to the snacks. The Lazy Dog… [Continue Reading]

What’s in Your Yogurt

Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt has come a long way.  From Pinkberry to Red Mango and now Menchies there is not much we can’t put in our yogurt. I consider myself a late comer to this food trend.  I just barely tried Menchies a couple weeks ago.  The idea of putting Cap’n Crunch in my yogurt was not… [Continue Reading]

Old Glory

Oak Tree

Who remembers Old Glory? Old Glory is an oak tree that was home to tree sitter John Quigley in 2003 during his month long attempt to save it from its demise to allow the Southern Oaks section of Stevenson Ranch to be built.  Mr. Quigley was literally extracted from the tree after a court order… [Continue Reading]