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Through fashion comes finding identity 

Fashion is always changing, and West Ranch incoming seniors Brianne Loyola, 16, and Sofia Isabel Yuvienco, 17, are contributing to its evolution.  Hosting the annual West Ranch FIDM Fashion Show on May 16, the co-presidents of the West Ranch FIDM Fashion Club utilized the runway to share concepts that mean the most to them.   With six designers, 42 outfits and 50 attendees, the club

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

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Charade’ 

By Signal Staff  Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn are coming to local screens this weekend as Buzz Classic Movies presents a Saturday night showing of the 1963 mystery, “Charade.”   The film has earned a 94% “fresh” rating from

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway, Agua Dulce. This free one-day event provides an opportunity to sip local wine, listen to live music, stroll the gardens full of local art and meet the artists. This file photo from last year’s event shows a dedicated wall of artist Paula Bradley's work on display at Le Chene on April 27, 2025. Signal file photo.

Spring Art Festival on Sunday  

The Santa Clarita Artists Association is scheduled Sunday to host its Spring Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gardens at Le Chene French Cuisine, 12625 Sierra Highway,

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. 

Bill Schonhorst poses with his chuckwagon at the 30th annual Cowboy Festival in Newhall, Calif., Sunday, April 19, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival 

Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend.  A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today.  “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the

Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage. Screenshot.

Buzz Classic Movies this week: ‘Detour’ 

By Signal Staff  Buzz Classic Movies presents a tense piece of film noir this weekend with a Saturday night showing of “Detour,” starring Tom Neal, Claudia Drake and Ann Savage.  The 1945 film has earned a 98% “fresh” rating from the critics based on 42 reviews, and

Theater news

City seeks proposals for 2027 season at The Main 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita invites theater companies and event producers to submit proposals for The Main’s 2027 season.   These productions and events are selected through a city-led proposal process and presented

"Zion National Park" by Glen Knowles.

SCAA to feature oil painting demo by Glen Knowles 

News release   The Santa Clarita Artists Association is inviting the community to its April meeting, featuring a free presentation by painter, educator and ColorWheel inventor Glen Knowles, the SCAA announced in a news release.  The event is scheduled 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and guests are

The Santa Clarita Choral Association is scheduled Tuesday to host its 40th Anniversary Choral Festival.

Choral Association to host 40th anniversary festival 

News release  The Santa Clarita Choral Association is scheduled Tuesday to host its 40th Anniversary Choral Festival, a milestone celebration bringing together voices from across the Santa Clarita Valley.   The festival begins 5:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist

Rancho Camulos is noted for its literary significance as the setting for Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel “Ramona,” first published in 1884.

Rancho Camulos to host Cowboy Festival companion event 

News release  The nonprofit Rancho Camulos Museum is hosting an event in partnership with the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at 1 p.m. April 17 to benefit the museum’s historic preservation efforts.   “Experience a unique opportunity

Dancers with Gypsy Folk Ensemble L.A. domonstrate a popular Italian dance during the Celebrate culture series on Aug. 8, 2025, an event hosted by the city of Santa Clarita at the Canyon Country Community Center in Canyon Country, Calif. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Celebrate series returns to Canyon Country Community Center 

News release  The city of Santa Clarita is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the return of Celebrate, a free, family-friendly event series that highlights beautiful cultures from around the world.  Held on the second Friday

Photos: Go Jazz Big Band welcomes spring

Go Jazz Big Band celebrated spring with attendees during the “It Might as Well Be Spring” showcase at The Main on Saturday. Under the direction of Brian Leff, featuring vocalist

Art Filler

Whitesides announces Congressional Art Competition  

News release  Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced his office is accepting applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.   Each year, high school students from across the country have the opportunity