Santa Clarita News

**Collared Bear Returns to Canyon Country, Runs Through Traffic as Authorities Seek Public’s Help**

Ramirez’s Three-Run Homer Lifts Saugus Baseball Past Walnut in CIF-SS Playoff Opener

**CIF-SS Softball Playoffs: Saugus Advances on Walk-Off Win; Valencia, Hart and SCC Eliminated**

CHP to Hold DUI Sobriety Checkpoint in Newhall on May 15-16, 2026

**2026 California Primary Election: Ballot Drop-Off Locations in Santa Clarita Valley**

Two Identified and Detained in Dirt Bike Assault on Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Deputy

LASD Seeks Public’s Help to Locate Missing 77-Year-Old Santa Clarita Woman Vivian Hicks

**SCV Chamber Hosts Inaugural ‘Work Well’ Summit Focused on Sleep Health and Wellness**

**LDS Church Donates 18 Tons of Food to Santa Clarita Grocery as Demand Surges**

SCV Water Wins PRSA Silver Anvil Award for Excellence in Water Rates Public Outreach Campaign

**May 18–21: Lane Closures on I-5 Near Castaic for Pavement Rehabilitation Project**

Heroes of Color and College of the Canyons Launch Santa Clarita Creative Workforce Incubator

3-Year-Old Terrier Mix “Jack Jack” Seeks Forever Home at Santa Clarita Valley Animal Shelter

**SCV Water Earns Multiple Statewide CAPIO Awards, Including Two Best-in-Show Honors for Communications Campaigns**

SCV Water Earns PRSA Silver Anvil for Community Outreach on Water Rate Study

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Advances 15 Bills to Assembly Floor, Targeting Consumer Protection, Costs, and Public Safety

Free May 20 SBDC Webinar: “Build Your AI Brain” — Hands-On Workshop to Create a Custom GPT for Your Business

SCV Water Board Approves Long-Term Plan to Cut Water Use and Meet State Conservation Goals

LASD Seeks Public’s Help to Find Missing 77-Year-Old Woman in Santa Clarita

Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Hosts 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament to Support Behavioral Health Services

**May 15, 1969: Santa Clarita’s New Junior College Officially Named College of the Canyons**

Two Teens Arrested After Allegedly Intentionally Crashing Into L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy in Valencia

**Letter: Public Education, Parental Involvement, and the Myth of Finland as a Model for America**

**Procrastinating with Tea Trivia and Panda Poop: A Humorous Ode to Distraction**

**Debbie Kaiser: Original Medicare Is Being Squeezed — Seniors Deserve Answers and Protection**

**Letter: Pope Leo’s Call for Peace Over Politicized Christianity**

Motorcycle Deputy Injured in Crash While Pursuing E-Bikes in Saugus

Two Juveniles Arrested After Intentionally Crashing Dirt Bike Into Motorcycle Deputy, Sending Him to Hospital

Motorcycle Deputy Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash in Valencia, Hospitalized with Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

**May 16: Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Hosts Fourth Annual Cornhole Tournament to Support Behavioral Health Services**

**Special Olympics Southern California Spring Games Set for May 16 at Hart High, Public Invited**

**Cube Spring Hockey Cup 2026 Set for Five Days of Competition with Record 59 Teams at Santa Clarita’s Ice and Entertainment Center**

**Golden Valley High AFJROTC Unit Earns Perfect Score, ‘Exceeds Standards’ Rating on Inspection**

Santa Clarita Residents Raise Ongoing Safety Concerns Over Reckless E-Bike Riding on Paseos

Canyon Country Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Allegedly Stabbing Mother, Jumping From Balcony

**“Rooted in Wonder” Solo Exhibition by Tesha Smith Showcased at Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch Through July 22**

SCV Chamber 2026 Business Expo Seeks Exhibitors as Spaces Near Sellout for June 11 Event

**Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo to Host Third Annual Free Youth & Family Festival on May 16 in Canyon Country**

Valencia Freshman Lucas Buendia Advances to CIF Golf Section Finals

SCVEDC Names Christopher Page as Director of Business Development to Support Regional Growth Efforts

Santa Clarita Grocery Receives 7 Tons of Donations from USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Valencia Freshman Lucas Buendia Advances to CIF Individual Golf Finals with Even-Par 72 at Southern Regional

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market Celebrates 11-Year Anniversary on May 16 with Free Cake, Live Music and Community Festivities

Santa Clarita’s 36th Annual Concerts in the Park Returns with Star-Studded Summer Lineup

Santa Clarita Valley EDC Appoints Christopher Page as Director of Business Development

**Cougars Rally for Third Straight State Golf Title as Nilson Claims Individual Championship**

**Today in SCV History (May 14, 1874): Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez Captured in Soledad Canyon Raid Near Santa Clarita**

KHTS Radio Launches “The Rare Hour” to Spotlight Rare Disease and Special-Needs Advocacy in Santa Clarita

**CSUN Class of 2026 Graduates Share Stories of Resilience, Reinvention and Community Impact**

**SCV Water Board Approves Comprehensive Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan to Strengthen Long-Term Conservation and Compliance**

Santa Clarita Ranks No. 1 in U.S. for Largest Household Debt Decrease, According to WalletHub Report

Canyon High Celebrates Ten Student-Athletes Signing to Compete at the Collegiate Level

**SCV Water Wins Two CAPIO Best-in-Show Awards and Three Additional Honors for 2025 Communications Excellence**

Castaic Union School District Board to Hold May 14 Meeting, Including Chiquita Canyon Landfill Update

Metrolink’s 20% “Temporary” Service Cuts to Continue Indefinitely Amid Mechanical Issues and $30M Budget Shortfall

Original Tommy’s Marks 80 Years with 80-Cent Burger Promotion Across All Locations

**13 Injured in Santa Clarita Bus and Gravel Truck Crash, One in Critical Condition**

Rep. George Whitesides Introduces Bill to Fully Restore Federal Funding for Local Police Hiring Program