Santa Clarita News

**After 53 Tax Seasons, a Veteran CPA Reflects on AI’s Promise, Perils, and a Changing Tax Landscape**

**Roger Ickes Urges Residents to Oppose Proposed State Courthouse in Santa Clarita Valley**

**Rick Barker: The Dark Side of Social Media Anonymity**

Dr. Gene Dorio Honors Rick Patterson’s Legacy of Protecting Vulnerable Seniors

Santa Clarita Kicks Off Cowboy Festival Weekend with Walk of Western Stars and 30th Anniversary Celebration

**SCV Water Agency to Hold April 21 Regular Board Meeting; Upper Santa Clara Valley JPA Meeting Canceled**

**Amended Complaint Filed in Ongoing Federal Dispute Over Ownership of Original Saugus Cafe**

SCAA Hosts May 15 Watercolor Workshop with Fealing Lin at Santa Clarita Public Library

Saugus High’s ‘Women in History’ Event Highlights Female Astronauts Through Student Performances

Kurowski’s Two-Run Homer Leads Saugus Softball Past Castaic, 10-2

**Valencia Boys Golf Earns Third Foothill League Win, Maintains League Lead**

Santa Clarita Choral Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Choral Festival at Grace Baptist Church

Saugus Remains Undefeated in Foothill League; SCCS, Trinity Struggle in Heritage Standings

Mother and Son Arrested in Canyon Country for Alleged Possession of Stolen Packages

EPA Warns of ‘Imminent Threat’ at Chiquita Canyon Landfill Over Slope Failure and Leachate Risks

Santa Clarita Library Hosts Free Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros Celebration on April 25

**Community Invited to Relay Rally in Newhall Ahead of Santa Clarita Valley Relay for Life**

Unitarian Universalists to Host Family-Friendly Earth Day Pop-Up Event in Newhall

Cowboy Preacher Stephen Meadors to Speak Sunday at Friendly Valley United Methodist Church

Santa Clarita Honors Student Volunteers and JCI During National Volunteer Month Proclamation

Stevenson Ranch Student Sophie Liepack to Compete in Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County Program

April 18: Free SCV Family History, Genealogy Fair at Valencia Stake Center

**Valencia Man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Knife at Wife During Argument**

**Driver Sought After Hit-and-Run Crash Near Newhall Avenue Offramp**

**Dummy Mistaken for Hanging Person on Valencia Overpass, CHP Says**

L.A. County DA Files Misdemeanor Charge in Valencia Mall Shoe-Camera “Upskirting” Case

Things To Do in Santa Clarita – April 15, 2026: Cowboy Festival, SENSES Block Party, Opera Night & More

**Today in SCV History (April 15, 1874): Vasquez Gang Raids Repetto Ranch and Attempts Bank Extortion**

Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe Brings Classic Comfort with a Flaky Biscuit Topping

**Blown Away There, Barely Noticed Here: Reflections on War, Indifference, and the Cost of What We Build**

**Tax Day Call for Accountability: Questioning California’s Public Spending and Stewardship**

**Arthur Saginian: The Meaning Behind “A More Perfect Union”**

**John Shaffery Reflects on Rick Patterson’s Lasting Impact and Legacy**

Steve LePore Urges SCV Church Leaders to Reject Political Idolatry and Uphold Gospel Values

**“Defending the Republic: A Warning Against Majority Rule Over Individual Rights”**

Santa Clarita Council Moves Forward with State-Mandated ADU Updates Amid Wildfire and Environmental Concerns

Andrew Carlson powers Trinity to 14-0 shutout over Santa Clarita Christian in league opener

Canyon Boys and Girls Track Teams Win Fourth Straight Foothill League Titles

**Placerita Canyon Nature Center to Host Free Open House with Family Activities on May 9**

**West Ranch Track and Field Teams Take Second in Foothill League, Build Momentum for Prelims and Finals**

**Newhall Marketplace Spring Collective Set for May 2 at Newhall Community Center**

April 18: Adults-Only Nioi-Bukuro Scent Pouch Craft Activity at Old Town Newhall Library

'The Symphony of the Holocaust' brings Jewish community together 

Soroptimists’ 17th Annual “Wine Affair” Brings Community Together in Newhall to Support Women’s Empowerment

**Barger Responds to Recommended 2026–27 Los Angeles County Budget, Backs Homeless Services, Emergency Preparedness Funding**

Hart Unbeaten in Foothill League Play as Trinity Leads Heritage Standings

**Friendly Valley’s Circle of Hope Chapter Marks 50 Years of Fundraising, Survivorship, and Community Support**

**New Nonprofit The Reset Center Launches Eight-Week Digital Dependency Program in Valencia**

Special Needs Network Hosts May 6 Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House in Santa Clarita

Senate Transportation Committee Advances Valladares Bill to Boost Worker Ownership in Construction Projects

Old Town Newhall Library Hosts “Crafternoon Nature Journal” for Kids on April 16

Rickey T. Hayes Launches Republican Campaign for California State Assembly District 40, Challenging Incumbent Pilar Schiavo

Valencia Man Arrested for Allegedly Pointing Knife at Wife During Domestic Dispute

Unitarian Universalist Church to Host Free Family Earth Day Pop-Up Event April 18 in Santa Clarita Valley

COC to Host Spring 2026 Star Party on April 24 Featuring Astronomy Keynote and Telescope Viewing

Senate Committee Unanimously Advances Valladares Bill Requiring Transparency on Environmental Regulation Costs

Pre-Register Now for WiSH Education Foundation’s “WiSH Upon a Car” Showcase on May 16 Supporting Local Students

**Pre-Registration Now Open for Santa Clarita’s 2026 Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup on April 25**

80-Ton Crane Tips Over Near CHP Truck Scales Facility, No Injuries Reported