Community Stories

West Ranch High School band dads Jim Forrest and Jonathan Gallaway have volunteered their time and energy to create and maintain the props for “Red,” the band’s field show that loosely tells the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Photo courtesy of Manuel Villa and Ruthy Horak.

West Ranch band dads bring Hollywood flair to field show 

By Bob Buttitta For The Signal  From Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the “Wizard of Oz” to Luke Skywalker’s iconic lightsaber, great props can play a huge role in helping to tell the story of a theatrical production. 

“Alma Thomas Winter Forest” by Delilah Martinez-Cazares.

Castaic district student art on display at Newhall library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition,” is on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch, 24500 Main St.   This exhibition showcases 90 playful winter and autumn-themed artworks inspired by the seven elements of art — line,

Santa takes a photo with Mary Lou Cortez, left, and Ricardo Cortez at the Valencia Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Susan Monaghan/The Signal

Mall celebrates Santa’s arrival

The Valencia Town Center mall celebrated the official arrival of Santa Claus for the 2025 season on Saturday. The celebration, featuring activities and character appearances, was held in front of

The West Ranch Wildcat Marching Band and color gaurd perform at the 41st annual Hart Rampage competition held at College of the Canyons in Valencia, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

West Ranch music program seeks help after cancellation of Wildcat Classic 

News release  Because of the winter storm that hit Southern California over the weekend, The Wildcat Classic, West Ranch High School’s annual marching band competition that was scheduled for Saturday, had to be cancelled.  The event was set to feature more than 20 marching bands

Light Up Main Street lets SCV families come as they are  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWfYcZjzyDQ&feature=youtu.be The Christmas tree lighting ceremony at this year’s Light Up Main Street event almost went perfectly.  At the end of the countdown, one by one, the giant snowflake lights

Hart District, SCV Food Pantry host food drive 

The William S. Hart Union High School District and Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry have joined together to bring struggling families a food drive and giveaway on Saturday and Sunday.   People who want to participate can drop

The Buzz Filler

Budman announces new streaming channel: The Buzz 

By Signal Staff  There’s going to be a new Buzz around town starting Nov. 24, as Signal Owner/Publisher Richard Budman announced the Santa Clarita Valley’s community news organization is launching its new 24-hour streaming

Residents enjoy the newly lit tree, which marks the beginning of the holiday season in Santa Clarita, during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

City: Light Up Main Street goes on, rain or shine 

News release  Despite Saturday’s forecast calling for up to 2 inches of rain, Light Up Main Street, will still illuminate Old Town Newhall from 4 to 8 p.m.   “Make sure to wear your rain boots and bring an

Holiday Events Filler

Santa arriving at mall on Saturday 

News release  Valencia Town Center is inviting families to welcome Old St. Nick to its Santa’s Arrival Celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.   The event will be held in Santa’s holiday

College briefs

College Brief for Nov. 13

Shenandoah announces 2026 Global Citizenship Project participants  Shenandoah University student Carter Sand, of Stevenson Ranch, is one of 50 individuals selected for Shenandoah University’s 2026 Global Citizenship Project.  These 50

Press release

SCVi to host aerospace learning showcase 

News release  Students from SCVi Charter School are scheduled Friday to present their first semester of aerospace learning at the TK-7 Aerospace Learning Showcase.  The event, scheduled 11:15 a.m. to

Festival of Trees set for Nov. 21-23  

News release   The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is presenting the return of its Festival of Trees, celebrating 23 years of holiday magic and community giving.