News release  Two classic one-act comedies written by the late James McLure are coming to The Main in Old Town Newhall for a two-weekend run starting May 10.  The plays tell the story of a small 1970s Texas town from two very different perspectives.   In the first play, “Laundry and Bourbon,” Elizabeth, Hattie and Amy Lee share a daily tradition of sipping bourbon, folding laundry and swapping local gossip about the men in act two.  In the second play, “Lone Star,” the audience meets the men of the same town: Roy, his younger brother Ray, and Cletis. They are set up ou ..read more

A man was taken into custody on suspicion of assault with a firearm Thursday morning at the 31000 block of Castaic Road, according to Sgt. Keith Greene of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  According to Greene, deputies received a call at 9 a.m. reporting a man pointing a gun at a person. Although it was not a pursuit, California Highway Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop and arrested the suspect, according to Greene.  Neither CHP’s Newhall office nor CHP Traffic Management were available for comment.  There was no additional information regarding the suspect or ..read more

News release  The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is inviting entries for its upcoming art exhibition, “Creature Feature.”  The entry deadline is May 5 and the show is scheduled May 11 through June 30 at the TAADAA Art Gallery at Picasso’s Playmates, 33330 Santiago Road, Acton.   This is a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature. The subject can be any creature, from insects to whales. It can be two-dimensional, with mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, ink, photography, or mixed media, or three-dimensional, such as sculpture, carving ..read more

News release   On May 2, California Institute of the Arts presents the annual CalArts Expo, an institute-wide event featuring interdisciplinary creative work from the CalArts community, ranging from current students to internationally renowned faculty and alumni creators.  Highlighting the creativity of the CalArts community for over a decade, the event has fostered an environment of immersive, personal, and communal spaces for exhibition and performance, according to a news release from the Valencia arts university.   Audiences will experience CalArts Expo 2024 throug ..read more

By Signal Staff Saugus High School Theatre is scheduled to present “Mean Girls the Musical” beginning Thursday, May 2.  Showtimes are 7 p.m. May 2, 3 and 4, and on May 9, 10 and 11 in the Saugus Forum.   Tickets ($12 students, $15 general admission) sold online at GoFan.co (type “Saugus High School in the search window). Tickets are also available at the door, cash only. A special Saugus High “spirit night” ticket price of $5 will be available for the May 3 performance for Saugus students with ID.  “Mean Girls the Musical” was performed on Broadway from 2018 to 2020. It was writ ..read more

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man Thursday who’s been charged in connection with a July 2022 murder, according to L.A. County Superior Court and L.A. County Sheriff’s Department records available online.  Nery Leonardo Lopez, 48, was taken into custody around 5 a.m., according to LASD booking log information.   Court records indicated Lopez stands accused of one charge in connection with a July 17 incident: one count of felony murder, as well as a specific allegation the crime was committed with a firearm.  Information available from the sheriff ..read more

News release  In the Roaring ’20s in the big city, if there’s enough “razzle dazzle,” you just might get away with murder. That’s the premise of the hit musical “Chicago,” which has enjoyed success for nearly 50 years, and was based on true-crime stories a century ago.  Audiences are invited to come relive the spectacle as West Ranch Theatre presents “Chicago, Teen Edition,” at 7 p.m. May 2, 3, and 4, with an understudy performance at 2 p.m. May 4.  Chicago tells the story of chorus girls Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, who are both in jail, facing the gallows, on murder charges. Re ..read more

Local students named to Pacific University dean’s list  Three local students have been named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Pacific University in Oregon. The dean’s list recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business and Education who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded credit hours.  Local students named to the list were Marc Leoj Cartagena, of Canyon Country, Lanie Lischke, of Newhall, and Sarah Metlen, of Santa Clarita.   Pacific University serves nearly 4,000 students in undergraduate, gra ..read more

In the era of digital transformation, printing technologies have evolved significantly, shifting from traditional methods to advanced digital solutions. This evolution is redefining how printing is done and how the environmental implications of this integral industry are considered. Digital printing technologies are touted for their efficiency and speed, but their environmental impact is a complex subject that merits a closer look. As industries worldwide strive towards sustainability, the printing sector is under scrutiny to adopt eco-friendly practices that align with global environmental go ..read more

Apple users can access a wealth of digital offerings through the Apple Store and iTunes Store. To enjoy full use of these platforms, an iTunes Card, an Apple Store card with adequate funds, or an Apple gift card is necessary. Contrary to popular belief, and despite both platforms being accessible on Apple devices, there are notable differences between Apple and iTunes gift cards. An Apple card, acquired through credit, unlocks a slew of purchasing capabilities exclusive to Apple. From iPhones to MacBooks, users can access a diverse range of products at any Apple retailer. Ranging from $5 to ..read more