Read more about the article Homicide detectives probe bizarre disappearance of William Cierzan
Will and Linda Cierzan.

Homicide detectives probe bizarre disappearance of William Cierzan

Homicide detectives are now investigating the sudden disappearance Thursday of a 58-year-old Valencia man. The reasons for the case moving over to homicide is unclear. Detectives were unavailable to comment…

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Read more about the article Saugus High School community rallies together to clean campus vandalism
Saugus High School.

Saugus High School community rallies together to clean campus vandalism

On Saturday evening vandals took to the Saugus High School campus, smearing white paint over the school’s doors, walkways, buildings, Centurion statue and Legacy Wall. In total, 16 double doors,…

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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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