Santa Clarita News

Free Hart Park Critter Fair on May 16 to Feature Pet Adoptions, Live Animal Shows and Family Activities

**LA County Orders Chiquita Canyon Landfill to Install Full Geomembrane Cover by August to Curb Odors and Emissions**

Santa Clarita to Host Red Cross Blood Drive at City Hall on May 22

SCAA Plein Air Artists to Paint at Old Town Newhall Art Walk on May 16

Canyon High Celebrates 10 Student-Athletes Signing National Letters of Intent on Spring Signing Day

June 5 Deadline: Submit Artwork for Santa Clarita’s “35 Years of Moving” TAP Card Competition

Santa Clarita Arts Commission to Review 2027 Sidewalk Poetry and Trailhead Sculpture Projects on May 14

Metrolink Extends Reduced Service, Considers Fare Hikes and Further Cuts Amid Financial Strain

**Complete Schedule of 2026 Graduation Ceremonies in the Santa Clarita Valley**

Henry Mayo’s May 14 Girl Talk Event to Spotlight Children’s and Family Mental Health

Medieval Quest-Themed SENSES Block Party Set for May 21 in Old Town Newhall

Hart District Appoints Jan Daisher and Elizabeth Wilson to Key Leadership Roles for 2026–27 School Year

Inseparable Dogs Bonnie and Clyde Seek Forever Home at Santa Clarita Valley Animal Shelter

**Saugus Boys’ Lacrosse Season Ends with 14–8 Home Loss to Mira Costa in CIF Quarterfinals**

Foothill League Softball Final Standings Set as Teams Await CIF Playoff Pairings

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas in Santa Clarita

Suspects Flee After Vehicle Shooting in Canyon Country; No Injuries Reported

Burlington Opens 125th California Store in Santa Clarita at Former Joann Location

**Today in SCV History (May 8, 1875): John F. Powell Appointed Justice of the Peace in Soledad Judicial District**

Son Allegedly Stabs Mother, Jumps From Balcony; Both Hospitalized in Canyon Country

Santa Clarita’s 36th Annual Concerts in the Park Series Returns July 11–Aug. 29 at Central Park

Santa Clarita City Council to Consider Taking Over Fourth of July Parade, Review Housing Funds and 2026 Election Plans at May 12 Meeting

Saugus Softball Finishes 12-0 in Foothill League, Clinches Second Straight Title with 11-1 Win Over Valencia

Six Flags Magic Mountain Celebrates 50 Years of the Historic “Revolution” Roller Coaster

**L.A. County Orders Chiquita Canyon Landfill to Install Full Geomembrane Cover by Aug. 31, 2026**

**Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” Event Offers Fee-Waived Adoptions at 335+ Locations, Including Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center**

**WWII Pilot Ken Placek Celebrates 103rd Birthday with Fellow Veterans in Canyon Country**

**Three SCV Teams Advance in CIF Boys’ Tennis Playoffs; West Ranch Eliminated in First Round**

Santa Clarita’s 36th Annual Concerts in the Park Returns to Central Park with Free Summer Music Series July 11–August 29, 2026

Six West Ranch Student-Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent to Compete in College Sports

Canyon Country Man Arrested in Playa del Rey Hit-and-Run That Killed Toddler and 25-Year-Old Man

**May 9 TASC Barnside Vendor Fair at The Sanctuary Featuring Family Fun, Local Vendors and Free Admission**

L.A. County Parks Hosts Free “Parks at Sunset” Wellness Events May 14–22

College of the Canyons Among Schools Impacted by Canvas Data Breach Linked to ShinyHunters Hack

Whitesides Secures $1.2 Million in Federal Funding for Santa Clarita Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements

June 7 Deadline for Santa Clarita’s “Animal Kingdom” Juried Art Exhibition at Newhall Community Center

**SCV Water Agency to Hold Special Board Meeting May 12; May 19 Meetings Canceled**

Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala Highlights Opportunities and Community Connections Through Santa Clarita’s *Seasons* Magazine

Saugus High School Earns Best Musical Direction at 2026 Jerry Herman Awards

**Canyons Finishes Runner-Up at SoCal Regionals as Struyf Claims Individual Championship**

“Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive This Saturday to Support Santa Clarita Grocery Amid Rising Demand

Debate Erupts Over Antisemitic Candidate Statement and Verification Standards in California Voter Guide

**Today in SCV History (May 7, 1861): California Approves Toll Road Through Newhall Pass**

**Opinion: Mark Hershey Urges Republicans to Vote in California Primary to Challenge Democratic Supermajority**

Denise and John Lite Become First Couple to Receive ‘One Hart’ Awards at Hart District Meeting

Saugus High School Wins Best Musical Direction at 2026 Jerry Herman Awards, Showcasing Theatre Excellence

College of the Canyons to Host May Information Sessions for 2026 Board of Trustees Candidates

Santa Clarita Approves $361.4 Million 2026–27 Budget With Increased Funding for Public Safety and Major Capital Projects

**Critter Fair Returns to William S. Hart Park on May 16 with Animal Adoptions, Exhibits and Family Activities**

**LASD Arrests South American Theft Group Members in Santa Clarita Residential Burglary Investigation**

Kobliska Throws Two-Hit Shutout, Drives In Five as Hart Softball Rout West Ranch 16-0 and Clinch Playoff Berth

Saugus High School Celebrates 21 Student-Athletes Signing to Play College Sports

Whitesides Secures $1.2 Million for Santa Clarita Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements

**“Circle of Life: Sea to Land” Wildlife Photography Exhibit by Jayme Sun Thomas on View at The MAIN Through June 3, 2026**

Transient Arrested for Attempted Burglary After Hiding in Stevenson Ranch Backyard

Opinion Letter Questions Neutrality of COC “Democracy in Crisis” Event Featuring Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo

Hart District Honors 16 Students with California State Seal of Civic Engagement

**Today in SCV History: Miriam Canty, Influential Val Verde Leader, Born May 6, 1916**