Read more about the article Don Moody, SCV’s “appliance doctor,” retires after 37 years
After 37 years in business, Don Moody, "the appliance doctor," is retiring. Photo by Patrick Mullen.

Don Moody, SCV’s “appliance doctor,” retires after 37 years

Signal readers will have to find a new winner in this year’s Best of the Santa Clarita Valley’s appliance repair category. Three-time winner and 2016 awardee Don Moody is hanging…

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Read more about the article CalArt’s grads enjoy artistic and box office success
MOANA is a 16-year-old who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker Photo ©2016 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

CalArt’s grads enjoy artistic and box office success

Graduates of California Academy of the Arts (CalArts) have enjoyed great artistic success, which has translated into another metric that defines Hollywood: box office numbers. Last year, the cumulative revenue…

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Read more about the article SCV has a world of color in its own backyard
Naomi Young looks at the art on display at the Santa Clarita Artists Association art show called Art for the Heart at the SCAA Gallery in Newhall in January. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV has a world of color in its own backyard

Oil paintings, sculptures, water color and almost every other kind of art were all on display Saturday during the first night of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) art show…

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Read more about the article Classic tale comes to life onstage
David Zumsteg, middle, plays Willy Wonka and performs with other cast members during the musical number "The Golden Age of Chocolate" in Canyon Theatre Guild's production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka." Courtesy photo

Classic tale comes to life onstage

The classic tale of Charlie, Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe and television’s most poorly-behaved children came to life on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild over the weekend. “Everyone came out…

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Read more about the article Local Muslims greatly affected by executive order
Omar Jubran leads an afternoon prayer service at the Islamic Center of the Santa Clarita Valley in Santa Clarita in July of 2016. Signal Photo by Nikolas Samuels

Local Muslims greatly affected by executive order

Valencia resident Hanadi Couja was eagerly awaiting a visit from her Syrian mother, Mayad Khavvaz. Her visa interview was scheduled for Feb. 22 in Cairo and things were looking positive.…

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Read more about the article Star Party offers different view of night sky
Robi Mukherjee, a member of The Local Group Astronomy Club in Santa Clarita, calibrates his telescope for the quarterly Star Party at Vasquez Rocks on Saturday. Samie Gebers/ Signal

Star Party offers different view of night sky

Dozens of local astronomers set up their telescopes next to the iconic Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Sunday. “Last night was the new moon,” said David Flynn, the president…

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Read more about the article SCCS boys complete comeback win over Trinity
SCCS's Justin Collins goes for a layup against Trinity Classical Academy at The Master's University on Saturday. Photo by Tom Cruze/For The Signal

SCCS boys complete comeback win over Trinity

Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball overcame an early 10-point deficit Saturday night at The Master’s University to beat Trinity Classical Academy, 51-46, in a Heritage League battle. Justin Collins scored…

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Read more about the article Trinity girls hoops topples SCCS
Trinity's Hannah Looney (4) goes for a layup as Santa Clarita Christian players defend Saturday at The Master's University. Photo by Tom Cruze/For The Signal

Trinity girls hoops topples SCCS

Trinity Classical Academy girls basketball’s 40-35 win over Santa Clarita Christian had meaning on multiple levels Saturday at The Master’s University. The Knights (10-8 overall, 2-4 in Heritage) avenged last…

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Read more about the article Students learn about careers in a fun way
A group of kids touch the bubbles that Jordan Monks made at the STEAM Expo at College of the Canyons in Valencia on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Students learn about careers in a fun way

Students got hands-on experience in science, architecture, robotics and much more—all in an effort to help them find a career. Saturday marked the second annual STEAM Expo at Dr. Dianne…

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Read more about the article Attendance for progressive meetings breaks records
Christy Smith speaks to a crowd of approximately 200 people on political actions to take at a local level at Vincenzo's Pizza in Newhall on Saturday. Courtesy photo by Chad Kampbell

Attendance for progressive meetings breaks records

This political season has not only sparked movements around the nation, but locally as well. The Santa Clarita’s Democratic Alliance for Action (DAA) had record breaking turnouts for  meetings this…

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Read more about the article High winds may bring more than breezy weather
Signal file photo A woman holds onto her hoodie in the wind as she watches the Saugus varsity girls soccer game at Saugus on December 2, 2016. Katharine Lotze/Signal

High winds may bring more than breezy weather

The wind won’t be fading away anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service’s Zone Area Forecast for Santa Clarita. A Wind Advisory that went in effect on Friday is…

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