Santa Clarita News

College Briefs: Local Students Earn Dean’s Honors and Graduate from University Programs

**Today in SCV History: Newhall Constable John S. “Jack” Pilcher Killed in Accidental Shooting on June 4, 1925**

Registration Opens for 2026 Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

**Rick Barker: Close Elections and the Case for Voter ID Laws**

**Arthur Saginian Criticizes Gary Horton’s Conflicting Columns on Iran**

**Santa Clarita Celebrates Grand Reopening and Expansion of David March Park**

Valencia High School Honors 533 Graduates at Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Blind Student Alexa Canepa Overcomes Accessibility Barriers to Earn Psychology Degree at College of the Canyons

SCV Water Agency to Hold Special Board Meeting on June 9 in Santa Clarita with Virtual Attendance Option

Top-Two Primary Results Take Shape in 26th, 30th Congressional and 34th Assembly Races

Care & Connect Autism Fair Unites Santa Clarita Community with Vital Resources and Support

L.A. Prosecutors Seek Priority in Long-Delayed Sex Crimes Case Against Music Producer Detail

**Gibbs Leads in 27th Congressional Race, Schiavo Secures Majority; Hayes Emerges as Strong Assembly Contender**

Friends 12 Days Apart Celebrate Turning 102 Together in Castaic

Golden Valley High’s Class of 2026 Urged to ‘Stay Golden’ at Graduation Ceremony

LASD Seeks Public’s Help Finding Missing 50-Year-Old Canyon Country Woman Iranesa Linares

LASD Showcases Protest Response Tactics and Explosive Devices in Live Demonstration at Pitchess Detention Center

Santa Clarita Public Library Launches “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program with Events, Challenges and Free Lunches June 8–July 24

College of the Canyons to Celebrate 2,295 Graduates at 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony Friday

**Early Election Results Show Tight Races and Emerging Leads Across Santa Clarita Valley Districts**

**Dead Body Found in Parked Car at Valencia Town Center Mall, Homicide Bureau Investigating**

Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra Presents “Dances the World Over” Season Finale on June 7

**Joshua Trujillo Identified as Man Killed in Shooting Outside Santa Clarita Sports Complex**

Five Dogs Adopted at LA County Animal Care Event at Valencia Town Center

Newhall School District Appoints Chad Rose as Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Effective July 1

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia Donates $4,600 to Carousel Ranch Through Community Giving Program

Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Santa Clarita Child to Be Sentenced After Pleading No Contest to One Felony Count

Santa Clarita Young Marines Cpl. Garcia and SSgt. Kehoe Honored During Elks National Youth Week

Canyon High Girls Relays Earn State Runner-Up, Break School Record at CIF Championships

Today in SCV History (June 3, 2011): ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Dies at 88

Things to Do in Santa Clarita – June 3, 2026: Local Events, Festivals, Shows & Family Activities

**Gary Horton: Santa Clarita’s Generosity Raises a Bigger Question — Should Health Care Be Part of the Commons?**

**Dennis P. Nobile Defends Veterans’ Right to Personal Appearance in Response to Rick Barker’s Comments**

**California’s Rising Carbon Emissions Demand Urgent Shift to Electric Vehicles**

**Golden Valley High School Celebrates 233 Graduates at Class of 2026 Ceremony**

Early Results Show Tight 27th Congressional Race, Strong Leads in 40th Assembly and Other SCV Primary Contests

Groundbreaking Held for New Net-Zero Fire Station 46 in Stevenson Ranch, Set to Open in 2027

Family Identifies Joshua Trujillo as Victim in Fatal Shooting at Santa Clarita Sports Complex

Santa Clarita Amateur Radio Club to Host Annual Field Day Emergency Communications Event June 27–28

**Plea Deal Considered for Saugus Man Charged in Road-Rage Knife Attack**

Free SCV Chamber Business Expo Set for June 11 at Valencia Town Center with 100+ Local Exhibitors

Santa Clarita Voters Turn Out in Strong Numbers for California Primary, Governor’s Race Drives Participation

CDCR, L.A. County Fire Conduct Wildfire Training Drills Ahead of Fire Season

Sean DeLong Named New Head Coach of Trinity Boys’ Basketball Program

Santa Clarita Celebrates Expansion and Renovation of David March Park Honoring Fallen Deputy

West Ranch High’s Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation with Pranks, Memories and Calls to “Build Something Great”

Saugus Alumna Hazel Rhodes Wins Back-to-Back 400m State Titles at College of the Canyons

**Green Santa Clarita Urges Residents to Prevent River Pollution by Cleaning Up Pet Waste**

**Lancaster Man Arrested for Allegedly Shattering Transit Bus Window in Valencia**

SCAA Plein Air Painting Event at Otto & Sons Nursery on June 19

Extremely Quirky Destinations for Santa Clarita Families: Exploring the Getty Villa’s Ancient World Experience

Rick Avery to Host June 13 Barnes & Noble Event for His New Book *Vasquez* in Valencia

Hilton and Becerra Lead in California Governor’s Primary as Vote Count Continues

LA County Library Summer Discovery Program Invites Readers to Log Books and Win Prizes Through Aug. 9

**Chodur, Renfro Make Program History with ITA Junior College All-American Honors for COC Women’s Tennis**

West Ranch High School Class of 2026 Graduates, Celebrating Achievement, Community and Personal Growth

Registration Open for 2026 Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Metro Details Summer Ramp Closures and Construction Progress on I-5 North County Project

California Board of Equalization Approves Record $170.8 Billion in Assessed Utility Property Values for 2026–27