Santa Clarita News

**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

**Dion Mumphery, 39, Identified as Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run at Magic Mountain Parkway Intersection**

**Five Commercials Film in Santa Clarita Valley April 13–19**

**Dion Mumphery Identified as Victim in Fatal Valencia Hit-and-Run Crash**

**Today in SCV History (April 14, 2014): CalArts Alum John Luther Adams Wins Pulitzer Prize for “Become Ocean”**

15th Annual KHTS Home and Garden Show Returns to Central Park April 25–26 with Vendors, Butterfly Exhibit and Family Activities

Lois Eisenberg Praises Millions in “No Kings” Protests Against Trump Administration

**AB 1709 Needs Stronger Safeguards and Clearer Protections for Kids Online**

Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against eXp Realty Over Alleged Sexual Assault Cover-Up to Proceed

**William S. Hart Park and Museum Reopens Under Santa Clarita Stewardship After 80 Years of County Oversight**

SCV Potters Launch Annual “Abandoned Art” Hunt Across Santa Clarita Valley Ahead of Spring Sale

COC Board of Trustees to Hold April 15 Business Meeting, Superintendent Evaluation and Policy Updates on Agenda

Longtime Santa Clarita Attorney and Community Advocate Rick Patterson Dies

Max Homa Ties for Ninth at Masters, Secures 2027 Invitation with Strong Final Round Surge

**Santa Clarita Lacrosse Season Nears End with Saugus Boys, West Ranch Girls Leading League**

**Santa Clarita Promotes Pet Adoption, Animal Care Events and Community Partnerships This Spring**

College of the Canyons to Host Discover Day for Prospective Students on April 24

**Cowboy Family Night Kicks Off Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival April 17 at Newhall Family Theatre**

Man Killed in Early Morning Crash on 14 Freeway in Santa Clarita

Northern California Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase on 5 Freeway in Stevenson Ranch

College of the Canyons to Host Discover Day for Prospective Students on April 24

**“Welcome to Magic Academy!” Brings One-Night-Only Vegas-Style Magic Spectacular to Canyon Theatre Guild on April 17**

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Partners with AFC Urgent Care to Expand Access in Santa Clarita Valley

False “Swatting” Call Prompts Heavy Law Enforcement Response in Saugus

**Mustangs’ 47-Match Win Streak Snapped in Five-Set Loss to OUAZ**

Five Commercial Productions Film in Santa Clarita Valley April 13–19, Highlighting Strong Economic Impact

Man Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Vehicle on SR-14 HOV Lane Early Monday

TMU Baseball Splits Senior Day Doubleheader with La Sierra, Wins Opener 4–1 Before 12–8 Loss

Swatting Hoax in Saugus Triggers Sheriff’s Response to False Shooting Report

Canyons Women’s Tennis Wins First-Ever WSC Singles and Doubles Titles, Sends Five to State Championships

35 Arrests Reported in Santa Clarita Valley Over Weekend, DUI Cases Remain Steady

**Today in SCV History (April 13, 1776): Father Francisco Garcés Enters Santa Clarita Valley During Exploratory Mission**

Santa Clarita Man Stabs Himself During Hours-Long Standoff After I-5 Hit-and-Run, Survives and Faces Charges

Memorial Services Announced for Santa Clarita Attorney and Community Leader Richard Patterson, 81

**Santa Clarita Man Arrested After Hit-and-Run, Barricade Standoff and Self-Inflicted Injuries**

**April 12, 1928: Coroner’s Jury Rules St. Francis Dam Disaster Accidental, Cites Engineering and Oversight Failures**

Practicing Good Stewardship and Safety on Santa Clarita’s Trails

30th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Returns April 18–19 with Free Music, Line Dancing and Western Fun

**Staycation Inspiration: Enjoy a Getaway Experience Close to Home in Santa Clarita**

**David Hegg: A Biblical Defense of Natural Law Amid America’s Ongoing Moral Divide**

**Nostalgia for the 1990s Reflects a Longing for Shared Culture and Simpler Times**

Santa Clarita’s “Celebrate” Series Kicks Off 2026 with England-Themed Cultural Event

Santa Clarita Celebrates Inaugural Arbor Day with Tree Planting and 400 Free Trees แจก to Residents

Rick Patterson, 81, Founding SCV Attorney and Community Leader, Dies of Natural Causes

**Pedestrian Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck at Canyon Country Intersection, Second Incident in 24 Hours**

Deputies Respond to Reports of Gunshots Near Valencia Town Center, No Evidence Found

Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run in Valencia

Santa Clarita Hosts First-Ever “Tree-mendous” Arbor Day Celebration at Valencia Heritage Park

Pedestrian Killed in Friday Night Hit-and-Run Crash in Valencia

April 11, 1926: Baker Ranch Hosts Saugus’ First Rodeo in Santa Clarita Valley

**Opinion: California’s Housing Crisis, Immigration Enforcement, and the Impact of SB 79**

**Gridlock by Design: Santa Clarita’s Growth Is Outpacing Its Infrastructure**

**Letter: Defending Trump and Criticizing Claims of Olympic Athlete Opposition**

**Denise Lite: Why Fixing Local “Small” Issues Matters More Than National Political Fights**

**What’s Causing That Awful Smell in Your Home? Possible Dead Rodents in Attic or Furnace**

**The Time Ranger: A Lively Ride Through Santa Clarita Valley History — From Oil Booms to Snowstorms and Scandals**

**Membership Lessons for the Workplace: Clarity, Onboarding and Avoiding Divisive Diversity**

**Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash at Magic Mountain Parkway in Santa Clarita**

SCOPE Honors COC Professor Jeannie Chari with 2026 Environmental Award at Biodiversity Walk