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Sami Kokash, 7, holds up his crafts during the Eid prayer at the City of Santa Clarita Activities Center on Friday, March 20, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Starting traditions to honor religion  

After 30 days of fasting for Ramadan, Muslims around the world gathered for Eid prayer, including residents of the Santa Clarita Valley who added family-oriented celebratory elements to the occasion.   Indulging in coffee and doughnuts at the Santa

Attendees take photos and enjoy the occasion during the third annual "Survivor & Caregiver Celebration Dinner" at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Relay for Life: Combating cancer with superheroes 

Superheroes are often a beacon of hope amidst danger — a visualization of power against obstacles. With this in mind, local caregivers and survivors have joined forces to unite and fight for the cause, which

Crime and melodrama come to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “Scarlet Street,” starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea. Screenshot from "Scarlet Street."

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Scarlet Street’ 

By Signal Staff  Crime and melodrama come to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “Scarlet Street,” starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea.  The 1945 film has earned a 100% “fresh” rating

Canyon Theatre Guild is scheduled this weekend to open “Wait Until Dark,” a psychological thriller written by Frederick Knott and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. Courtesy photo.

Canyon Theatre Guild opens psychological thriller this weekend 

News release  Canyon Theatre Guild is scheduled this weekend to open “Wait Until Dark,” a psychological thriller written by Frederick Knott and adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.   The opening performance will feature a free wine and champagne reception

"Sweeney Todd" at Canyon High School

Canyon High School drama to present ‘Sweeney Todd’ 

News release  Canyon High School Drama invites the community to experience a bold and chilling production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” running March 26-28 at 7 p.m. in the Canyon High Performing

Olivia Beers, 10, shows her cardboard loom with beads during the "Branching Out Open Art Studio" at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: ‘Branching Out’ the roots of art

Learning how to loom, young, local artists gathered at ARTree Community Arts Center on Saturday morning for “Branching Out Open Art Studio,” a monthly event held on each second Saturday.

Live music

SCV BandCast announces Battle of the Bands 

News release  SCV BandCast announced it is launching the 2026 SCV BandCast Battle of the Bands, a semiannual tournament will take over the dual outdoor stages at Route 66 Classic Grill in mid-summer and December, offering local artists a platform to showcase original music and compete for

“Oak Tree at Cheeseboro Park” by Keiji Ichikawa..

‘I’m Part of Nature’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “I’m a Part of Nature,” a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.) now through Wednesday, April 15.   This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on humanity’s deep connection

Art by Carol Roullard. Courtesy image.

SCAA to feature presentation by photographer/jewelry maker 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association’s monthly meeting is scheduled to feature a presentation by photographer, artist and jewelry maker Carol Roullard.  The SCAA meeting is scheduled 6-7:30 p.m. Monday in the community room at the

Theater news

Olive Branch to present ‘We Will Rock You’ 

News release  The smash-hit musical “We Will Rock You,” featuring the iconic music of Queen and book by Ben Elton, is coming to Santa Clarita, “promising a fun and campy, high-energy spectacle,” Olive

Postwar film noir guided by actor-director Orson Welles comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Stranger.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Stranger’ 

By Signal Staff  Postwar film noir guided by actor-director Orson Welles comes to Buzz Classic Movies this week with a Saturday night showing of “The Stranger.”  The 1946 film has earned a 97% “fresh” rating