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City announces return of Float N’ Flicks 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s Float N’ Flicks is returning with two evenings of swimming, family fun and movies under the stars, the city announced in a news release.   Guests are invited to cool

Photos: ‘Beyond the moment’

Photographer Bruce McFarland was featured at the Canyon Theatre Guild in collaboration with the Santa Clarita Artists Association for his work titled ‘Beyond the Moment’, which highlighted a selection of McFarland’s

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

Buckets of popcorn were set up for attendees to grab at the first City Cinemas event of the summer at Bridgeport Park in Valencia, Friday, June 27, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

City Cinemas to return June 26 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is rolling out the big screen once again for City Cinemas, screening movie favorites at several local parks throughout the summer.  City Cinemas is a free

RagDolls: Tribute to Aerosmith close out the night of performances during the 35th year celebration of Concerts in the Park at Central Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Summer Concerts in the Park to return July 11 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s hometown-favorite Concerts in the Park series makes its return to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th summer of nights filled with live music,

Books filler. Adobe Stock image.

City libraries to host summer reading program  

News release  This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library invites the community to “Unearth a Story” in the library’s summer reading program.  “From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can discover a season

The "SpongeBob" cast at the Canyon Theatre Guild. Courtesy photo.

‘SpongeBob’ brings Bikini Bottom to CTG 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is performing the hit Broadway play, “The SpongeBob Musical” through June 27.   “Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show,” said a news release from the CTG. “When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob

Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker conducts the Santa Clarita Master Chorale at its grand finale, "Silver Celebration," for its 25th anniversary season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center in Valencia on Sunday evening, June 8, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to perform ‘American Remembrance’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, a community choral ensemble, invites the community to its performance, “American Remembrance,” scheduled 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell

Santa Clarita Spring Games held at Hart High 

The Hart High School football field and gymnasium were transformed into a hub of basketball and bocce on Saturday for the Santa Clarita Spring Games hosted by the Special Olympics of Southern California.  

Triumph Foundation hosts 13th annual Wheelchair Sports Festival  

Andrew and Kirsten Skinner founded the Triumph Foundation in 2008 aiming to create an inclusive space for individuals with disabilities so they could participate in adaptive sports.   Skinner suffered a spinal cord injury in 2004 and knows firsthand the systemic barriers,

ARTree showcases student art 

The ARTree Community Arts Center held its Student Art Show last weekend in Old Town Newhall.   There were 49 pieces of original artworks created by students as young as 5 and up to 90 years old following the culmination of

City celebrates Dia de los Niños 

Libros, música, cultura, comunidad, y celebración  was at the forefront of the city of Santa Clarita’s Dia de los Niños/ Dia de los Libros event last Saturday at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library branch.   In celebration with

SCVi celebrates Neurodiversity week 

Empathy and inclusive collaboration are among the core values for the Santa Clarita Valley International School in Castaic.   To further that message to its students and the community,  the charter school celebrated its third annual Neurodiversity Celebration Spirit Week last week.

Members of the Include Everyone Project SCV performed songs on the ukulele at the city of Santa Clarita's FestAbility event held at West Creek Park, aimed to celebrate individuals with special needs with a series of inclusive and adaptive activities, on Sunday afternoon, May 4, 2025. Maya Morales/The Signal

City to host FestAbility on Sunday 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents of all ages and abilities to FestAbility on Sunday from 12 to 3 p.m. at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive.   Now in its fifth year, FestAbility brings

The SCV Potters Group is holding its annual SCV Abandoned Art Project, starting Friday and ending at the SCV Potters Spring Sale on May 2. Courtesy photo.

SCV Potters launch ‘Abandoned Art’ hunt  

News release  Keep your eyes open because you may just stumble upon a hidden piece of pottery somewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley. These pieces aren’t lost; they’ve been intentionally placed by the SCV Potters Group

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at Central Park. Courtesy photo.

City to celebrate ‘Star Wars Day’ 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites residents and visitors of all ages to step into a galaxy far, far away at “May the 4th Be With You,” scheduled 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 4, at

Children deliver a folklorico performance for attendees of the “Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros” celebration at the Jo Anne Darcy Library in Canyon Country, Calif. on April 26, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

City library to host celebration of culture and literacy 

News release  The Santa Clarita Public Library is scheduled to host its annual Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road.