Johnny Crawford, of ‘Rifleman’ fame, dies at 75
Walk of Western Stars 2016 inductee, Johnny Crawford twirls a rope around himself as he stands on his star after the unveiling ceremony on Main Street in Newhall in April 2016. Dan Watson/Signal

Johnny Crawford, of ‘Rifleman’ fame, dies at 75

By Danielle Gallegos  For The Signal  Johnny Crawford, the actor best known for his role as Mark McCain in “The Rifleman,” died Thursday after battling COVID-19 and pneumonia. He was 75.  Crawford's wife, Charlotte, was by his side, according…

Irene Lilley, wife of stuntman and Walk of Western Stars honoree, celebrates 90th birthday
Matt Fernandez/The Signal Irene Lilley turned 90 years old on April 4 and celebrated the milestone birthday with her husband, actor and stuntman Jack Lilley — 2008 recipient on Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars — family and friends at her Canyon Country home on Sunday, April 7, 2019.

Irene Lilley, wife of stuntman and Walk of Western Stars honoree, celebrates 90th birthday

Irene Lilley said she feels much younger than the 90 years she celebrated on Sunday. Lilley, a Canyon Country resident, turned 90 on April 4 and celebrated Sunday with her…

Three Western legends inducted into Walk of Western Stars
Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Councilwoman Laurene Weste, Councilman Bob Kellar join family members of western screen actor Dan White during a ceremony to dedicate a section of the Walk of Western Stars. Austin Dave/The Signal

Three Western legends inducted into Walk of Western Stars

The names of three legends of Western film and television officially joined the Walk of Western Stars as the city of Santa Clarita unveiled the newest inductees Thursday. This year,…

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The crowd applauds as Bo Hopkins' star is unveiled on the Walk of Western Stars in Newhall in 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Laurene Weste: Bask in local history at 26th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

Over the last century and a half, residents in Santa Clarita have built a thriving community rooted in our proud western heritage. The same spirit that fueled the first settlers…

2019 Walk of Western Stars inductees announced
Walk of Western Stars 2016 inductee, Johnny Crawford twirls a rope around himself as he stands on his star after the unveiling ceremony on Main Street in Newhall in April 2016. Dan Watson/Signal

2019 Walk of Western Stars inductees announced

To officially kick off this year’s Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, the city is inviting the public to attend the unveiling of the newest inductees on the Walk of Western Stars.…

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival tickets on sale now
David Thornbury performs some trick roping for a picture with Sonia and Zachary Hill at the 24th annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park in Old Town Newhall. Signal file photo

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival tickets on sale now

From the Walk of Western Stars to the Cowboy Cook-off, Santa Claritans can now keep up with all things Cowboy Festival as the city announced a relaunch of the event…

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
Tami Lindahl, right, dances a line dance called a "power jam" at the "Best in the West"-themed Senses block part in downtown Newhall on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival

In case anyone is wondering about all the music, laughter and live entertainment resonating throughout Santa Clarita this weekend, it’s because the 25th Annual City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival,…

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