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Photos: Dreaming of You Selena Tribute

Attendees gathered for the first installment of Concerts in the Park for the Dreaming of You Selena Tribute band on Saturday. Residents danced along to Selena’s famous hits as the series commenced for 2026. https://youtu.be/NpnU-c-EAOA

"Low Tide" by Jody Nelson.

‘Seascapes’ on exhibit at City Hall 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita’s latest art exhibition, “Seascapes,” is on display through Aug. 12 at City Hall (23920 Valencia Blvd.) in the First Floor Gallery.   This juried showcase celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean, inviting viewers to reflect on

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WiSH Education Foundation to present SCV Music Festival 

News release  The WiSH Education Foundation invites the community to an evening of live music, collaboration and philanthropy at the SCV Music Festival on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts

The Seattle Cascades from Seattle performed at College of the Canyons during the Drum Corps International Gold Showcase on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Gold Drum & Bugle Corps returning to SCV  

News release  The Gold Drum & Bugle Corps is bringing its Gold Showcase back to College of the Canyons on Thursday, July 9, beginning at 5:30 p.m., the organization announced in a news release.  For the second

"Road to Bali" (1952). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Road to Bali’ 

By Signal Staff  Vaudeville, comedy and an Indonesian island adventure come to Buzz Classic Movies on Saturday night with a streaming presentation of “Road to Bali,” starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour.   The 1952 comedy classic has earned a 75% critics score based on eight reviews and

Photos: ‘Stars and Stripes’ concert

Fourth of July festivities have begun in Santa Clarita, including events such as the Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band’s “Stars and Stripes” concert at Freedom’s Way Baptist Church on Saturday.

Monsters spotted at Rancho Camulos? 

News release  Armed Bigfoot expeditions — in the Santa Clarita Valley? Werewolves reported in Castaic? Giant, man-eating grizzly bears wandering Canyon Country? UFOs hovering over Newhall? Valencia’s Vampire Van killer? A dream that saved

Advocating through film amidst the Digital Age 

Between advocacy and acting, 18-year-old Bardia Seiri can’t choose between the two. Instead, he’s utilizing both passions by directing his short, independent film called “Mama Sunshine.”  According to Seiri, the film is intended to discuss a

Photos: Fruit on display

As summer has officially begun, the Santa Clarita Artists Association celebrated fruits and colors with the “Freshly Squeezed: Citrus Summer” art exhibition on Saturday. Showcasing the fresh works of nearly 25 local

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

Hart grad celebrating wins, one TikTok at a time  

Wendy Aguilar, a long-time journalist turned public relations and social media specialist, was recently recognized for her work with the Sacramento Fire Department at the Government Social Media Conference in

Photos: ‘Symphony of Colors’

Showcasing a collection of floral art pieces, Zony Gordon held a reception for her exhibition called “Symphony of Colors” at The Main on Thursday.

"The Big Combo" (1955). Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘The Big Combo’ 

By Signal Staff  Buzz Classic Movies returns to film noir this weekend with a Saturday night streaming of “The Big Combo,” starring Cornel Wilde, Richard Conte, Brian Donlevy and Jean Wallace.   The 1955 gangster tale has earned a 93% critics score

“A Pleasant Neighborhood” by Zony Gordon.

City to host artist reception for ‘Nature’s Narrative’ 

News release   The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled Thursday evening to host an artist’s reception for its latest art exhibition, “Nature’s Narrative,” by Zony Gordon, on display at The Main (24266 Main St.) now through July 8.   This exhibition explores the natural beauty and landscapes found

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

Circle of Hope hosts Wellness Day 

Pampering patients, Circle of Hope held its annual Wellness Day on May 31 at Monarch Beauty Academy.  From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., cancer patients and survivors could receive massages, makeup and

“Peonies” by Tesha Smith.

‘Rooted in Wonder’ on exhibit at Valencia Library 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is presenting “Rooted in Wonder,” a solo exhibition by Tesha Smith, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch (23743 Valencia Blvd.) now through July 22.   “This exhibit invites viewers into a vibrant world of flowers, foliage and