Santa Clarita News

**Saugus Union School District Board to Announce New Superintendent Appointment April 21**

Canyon Country Man Pleads Guilty in $23.9 Million Crime Tourism Burglary and Fraud Scheme

Canyon Country Man Pleads Guilty to Role in $23.9 Million Nationwide Crime Tourism and Fraud Scheme

Jasper Fire Burns Approximately 1 Acre in Canyon Country Hills Near Sierra Highway

North Oaks and Todd Longshore Park Playgrounds Closed April 21–25 for Maintenance

COC Land Surveying Program Marks 20 Years of Education, Industry Impact, and Alumni Success

Suspect Arrested in Valencia Whole Foods Indecent Exposure and Sexual Battery Case

**LASD Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores, 22-Year Veteran, Remembered After Fatal Training Explosion**

Santa Clarita Public Library to Host Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros Celebration April 25 Featuring “Unearth Your History” Theme

Santa Clarita Hosts Free Water Safety Day on May 2 to Promote Drowning Prevention and Family Safety

Castaic Animal Care Center Renamed Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center, Adoption Event Set for April 25

Light Rain and Gusty Winds Expected Tuesday in Santa Clarita Valley

Genovese Throws Complete-Game Shutout in Valencia’s 6-0 Win Over West Ranch

College of the Canyons Land Surveying Department Celebrates 20 Years of Education and Industry Impact

LASD Arrests Valencia Man in Alleged Sexual Assault at Whole Foods Market

Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Overturns in Saugus Neighborhood Crash

SCV Sheriff Impounds 3 E-Motorcycles, Cites Juveniles in Valencia Enforcement Crackdown

Foothill League Baseball Standings Shake Up as West Ranch Takes Over First Place

**Ten Productions Film in Santa Clarita Valley April 20–26, Highlighting Ongoing Economic Impact**

Register Now for Santa Clarita’s May 11–15 Bike to Work Challenge

**Christopher Washington Identified as Victim in Fatal 14 Freeway Crash in Santa Clarita**

Santa Clarita Sees 41 Weekend Arrests, Surge in Violent and DUI-Related Offenses

William S. Hart’s *The Money Corral* Premieres at New York’s Rialto Theatre on April 20, 1919

LASD Urges Public Not to Drive High on 4/20, Emphasizes Year-Round Road Safety

15th Annual KHTS Home & Garden Show to Feature Diverse Food Vendors at Central Park April 25–26

Three E-Motorcycles Impounded, Three Minors Cited in Valencia Enforcement Crackdown

American Cancer Society Relay For Life Returns to Santa Clarita’s Central Park on May 2

Hart Mansion Reopens, Mummies Exhibition Returns, and L.A. Conservancy Announces 2026 Last Remaining Seats Series

Santa Clarita Celebrates Earth Day with Cleanups, Festivals and Family-Friendly Eco Events

**David Hegg: Why Ethical Alignment and Personal Responsibility Matter in Elections**

**Artemus II Rekindles Space Race Spirit and Renewed Commitment to Science and Environmental Protection**

30th Annual Cowboy Festival Brings Wild West History to Life at William S. Hart Park

30th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Brings Western Fun, Music, and Family Activities to Hart Park

Canyon Country’s Richard Cook Named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential for Leadership on NASA Mars Rover Missions (April 18, 2013)

**Editorial: L.A. County Must Declare Emergency and Act Now on Chiquita Canyon Landfill Crisis**

**Letter: Defending ICE Presence at Airports and Criticizing Democratic Opposition**

**Alan Ferdman: Questioning Finland’s “Moral Character” and Defending U.S. Airstrike Policy**

**Deportation of Marine’s Father Sends Harmful Message to Military Families**

**From Saugus Café to Marilyn Monroe: Rodeos, Film Scandals, and the Wm. S. Hart Saga in Santa Clarita History**

**Service Is a Choice: The Power of Showing Up as “I AM Friendly”**

DIY Guide to Replacing Damaged Hardwood Flooring in a Single Room

Henry Mayo Designates Orchard Village Structure as Primary Parking for Patients and Visitors

Saugus School Board to Vote Tuesday on New Superintendent Appointment

Senses Block Party Kicks Off 2026 Season in Old Town Newhall with “On the Ranch” Theme

Roen’s Strong Pitching Powers West Ranch Softball to 19-1 Win Over Castaic

**Gary Combs and the Happy Family Inducted into Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars**

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to Host 54th Annual “La Dolce Vita” Benefit Auction on June 6

Friendly Valley Emergency Preparedness Group Hosts Disaster Expo to Boost Community Readiness

Local Pianist Oksana Kolesnikova Launches First Fundraiser to Support Music Education for Low-Income Students

Santa Clarita City Council Approves 5% Pay Raise in 3–1 Vote Despite Debate Over Compensation

**Otis Fire Near I-5 in Newhall Quickly Contained at 1 Acre, No Structures Threatened**

**Hart District’s “Lucky Cup” Special Needs Job Training Program Seeks $2,236 in DonorsChoose Support**

Firefighters Stop 1-Acre Otis Brush Fire Near 5 Freeway in Newhall Pass

Know Before You Go: Santa Clarita’s 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival Returns to William S. Hart Park April 18–19

**SCV LGBTQ Center Seeks Community and Business Support to Expand Services and Establish Physical Location**

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Celebrates National Volunteer Week Honoring 300 Dedicated Volunteers

EPA Orders Repairs at Closed Chiquita Canyon Landfill After Inspectors Identify Potential Slope Failure and Leachate Issues

Hillemann Powers West Ranch Boys’ Volleyball Past Hart for Key Foothill League Win

Registration Opens for Include Everyone Project SCV’s “The Magic Within” Adaptive Summer Performing Arts Camp

**College of the Canyons Renames Culinary Arts Building Following Historic $1 Million Cusumano Family Gift**