Santa Clarita News

Spiced Sweet Cherry Dutch Baby with Gruyere: A Warm, Custardy Brunch Recipe

Things To Do in Santa Clarita – Local Events and Activities for May 13–17, 2026

Sen. Valladares Urges Newsom to Focus Budget on Public Safety, Fraud Prevention and Affordability

**Today in SCV History (May 13, 1825): Santa Clarita Founder Henry Mayo Newhall Born in Massachusetts**

SCV Water Wins Two 2026 CAPIO Best-in-Show Awards for Communications Excellence

Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Restore $1 Billion Annual Funding for Police Hiring Through 2030

Sign-Ups Open for July 18 SCV Battle of the Bands Summer Music Classic Benefiting Santa Clarita Grocery

Cali Splash Park Reopens May 23 at Castaic Lake with 50+ Obstacles for 2026 Summer Season

Driver Injured After Pickup Plunges Off Bridge Near Six Flags in Valencia Crash

COC Board to Review Commercial Music Program and Address Canvas Data Breach at May 13 Meeting

Child & Family Center to Host 80s-Themed Bingo Night to Support Domestic Violence Program and Shelter

Seven Santa Clarita Valley Baseball Teams Set to Compete in CIF-SS Playoffs Across Multiple Divisions

Santa Clarita Ballet to Present *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* and *The 12 Dancing Princesses* at College of the Canyons

**Summer Breeze Music Festival Set for June 20 at CalArts Featuring Terrell Edwards and All-Star Lineup**

Three Local Boys’ Tennis Teams Eliminated in CIF-SS Quarterfinals

WiSH Upon a Car Showcase Fundraiser on May 16 Supports 21,000 Hart District Students

Moms for Liberty Raises and Donates $400 to Santa Clarita Grocery at KHTS Home and Garden Show

Cougars Third After Round One at 3C2A State Championship; Nilson Tied for Individual Lead

Extremely Quirky Destinations: SAW Escape Room in Las Vegas Offers Thrilling Family Challenge for Santa Clarita Valley Residents

**Rhodes, Fulling Claim Regional Titles as Seven Cougars Qualify for 3C2A State Championships**

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Honored with 2026 President’s Circle Award for Statewide Business Advocacy

No. 16 Canyons Softball Season Ends with SuperRegional Losses to No. 10 Saddleback

**Today in SCV History (May 12, 1920): Silent Film Star Tom Mix Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in Newhall**

Rep. George Whitesides Introduces CEMEx Act to Limit Mining Impacts in Santa Clarita Valley

Sen. Valladares Urges Congress to Block Federal Tax Hike on California Businesses Over Unpaid UI Debt

Rep. George Whitesides Introduces CEMEx Act to Strengthen Federal Oversight and Protect Santa Clarita Valley from Mining Impacts

**Man Arrested for DUI After Pickup Truck Plunges Off Bridge in Santa Clarita, Suffers Major Injuries**

**Five SCV Softball Teams Set for CIF Southern Section First-Round Playoff Matchups**

Santa Clarita Celebrates Grand Opening of New McDonald’s with Ribbon Cutting and Community Festivities May 17

**Valencia 55+ Residents Urge Comprehensive Wildfire Preparedness Plan in High-Risk Area**

Five Santa Clarita Softball Teams Begin CIF-SS Playoff Runs Across Five Divisions

City of Santa Clarita to Host June 1 Ribbon Cutting for Expanded David March Park with New Amenities and Memorial Features

Marlee Lauffer Announces Retirement from Leadership Roles at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Foundation

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Hosts “Coffee with a Cop” on May 21 in Newhall

Trump Backs Temporary Suspension of Federal Gas Tax as Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict

**Seven SCV Baseball Teams Set for CIF Southern Section First-Round Playoff Matchups**

“‘10 by 10 Variety Show’ Returns to The MAIN Theatre June 4 with Diverse Lineup of Performers”

**37 Arrests Reported in Santa Clarita Over Weekend, Including 14 DUIs**

**Golden Valley, Valencia and Saugus Advance to CIF-SS Boys’ Tennis Quarterfinals**

Four Foothill League Softball Teams Advance to CIF Southern Section Playoffs Across Three Divisions

**Santa Clarita Encourages Community Participation in May 11–15 Bike to Work Challenge**

**Today in SCV History (May 11, 1920): Silent Film Star Tom Mix Arrested for Reckless Driving in Newhall**

Five Foothill League Baseball Teams Advance to CIF Playoffs, Including At-Large Golden Valley

Mookie Betts’ Personal Chef Opens Table 504 Restaurant in Santa Clarita

**Bowman High Celebrates 33rd Annual ‘Broken & Beautiful’ Student Poetry and Art Showcase**

Marlee Lauffer Announces Retirement from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital After 11 Years of Leadership

**Authorities Find No Explosives After Bomb Threat at Six Flags Magic Mountain**

Bomb Threat Prompts Investigation and Closure at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia

**Santa Clarita Family Warns Pet Owners After Dog Dies from Eating Death Cap Mushroom in Valencia Park**

Southern California’s Largest Inflatable Aqua Park Reopens at Castaic Lake for Summer 2026

Teen Arrested After Hours-Long Valencia Standoff Involving Alleged Knife Threat; Second Suspect Sought

**May 10, 1934: John Wayne’s *Blue Steel* Released After Filming in Santa Clarita’s Walker Ranch**

Henry Mayo to Host “Girl Talk” Event on Mental Health for Families and Youth on May 14

Camelot Moving & Storage Marks 40 Years of Business and Community Service in Santa Clarita Valley

Spring U-Pick Guide: Where to Harvest Strawberries, Cherries, Flowers and More Across California

Rep. George Whitesides Hosts BizFed Roundtable to Back Small Businesses and Boost Economic Growth in Northern L.A. County

Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House Delights Santa Clarita Families with Wildlife, Crafts and Live Animal Shows

Today in SCV History (May 9, 1990): Gene Autry’s Horse Champion Laid to Rest at Melody Ranch

Santa Clarita’s Free Critter Fair Returns to William S. Hart Park on May 16 with Animal Encounters, Adoptions and Family Activities

**Assistance League Santa Clarita Provides Promotion Outfits and Ongoing Support to Over 120 SCV Students**