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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,

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

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

"Studebaker Reflections" by Qiana Tarlow.

SCAA presents a journey of contemplation with ‘Reflections’ 

News release  The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase the group art show, “Reflections,” starting Friday and running through Dec. 14 with a free opening reception from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday.  Reflections is an art exhibit that showcases the explorations of perception, light and

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.

Sammy Clarita, left, Councilwoman Marsha McLean, center left, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, center right, and Mayor Cameron Smyth flip the switch to light the tree during Light Up Main Street in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

‘Light Up Main Street’ returns Saturday 

News release  The holiday season officially begins in Santa Clarita as Old Town Newhall transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for Light Up Main Street on Saturday from 4 to

Ron Petersen (blue shirt) and Mary Petersen (purple sweater) look at "Devils Playa by Moonlight" at the photographer David Brix's "Far Out Places" reception at Teacision Tea House in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Photos: “Far Out Places” art exhibit

Featured photographer David Brix hosted a reception for his art exhibition “Far Out Places” at Teacision on Sunday evening.  “Far Out Places” are landscape photos that Brix took. The exhibition

Children of all ages enjoyed activities, such as Connect 4, during the opening of Riparian Park in Valencia by FivePoint on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Opening of Riparian Park pulls community together 

Balloon animals, face painting, caricature drawings and a brand-new park: Valencia by FivePoint celebrated the opening of Riparian Park on Saturday, its first official public park acquired by the County

Touch-a-Truck benefits Education Foundation 

Brothers T.J. and Weston Garrison love to look out the car window and identify different trucks.   Mail trucks, cargo trucks, trash trucks, anything that’s different from an everyday car like