Santa Clarita News

Letter to the Editor Suggests Renaming BART to “Frisco Area Rapid Transit”

**College of the Canyons STEM Open House Inspires and Empowers Young Black Scholars**

Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley Honors 23 Women at Sold-Out “Women Who Serve” Banquet

Many Families One Community Celebrates 10th Annual Family Resource Fair in Santa Clarita

Motorcycle and Vehicle Crash in Santa Clarita Sends One to Hospital Early Saturday Morning

**March 21, 2016: Indigenous Foster Child ‘Lexi’ Removed from Santa Clarita Home After Lengthy Custody Battle**

**Santa Clarita Muslims Celebrate Eid with New Family-Focused Traditions and Kids Fun Zone**

COC Professor Michael Habib Helps Bring Netflix’s “The Dinosaurs” to Life as Scientific and Sound Advisor

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Early Morning Crash with Car in Santa Clarita

Golden Oak Adult School to Launch UCLA-Partnered Phlebotomy Technician Program April 1

SCV Senior Center Announces 50th Anniversary “Golden Gala” Celebration Set for April 25, 2026

**Jason Gibbs: California’s Sky-High Gas Prices Are the Result of Sacramento’s Policy Choices**

**Nancy Fairbanks: Silence Reflects Caution and Understanding, Not Indifference**

**Letter Criticizes Congressional Resolution Recognizing “Abortion Provider Appreciation Day” as Wasteful and Misguided**

**How to Prevent Pool Overflow and Fix Clogged Deck Drains After Heavy Rain**

**Mergers, Marriages and the Power of Keeping Promises**

**The Time Ranger: Outlaws, Tataviam Traditions, and Colorful Local History from Santa Clarita’s Past**

**Kathryn Barger: Over 300 Animals Rescued in Large-Scale Operation in Lake Hughes, Adoption Efforts Underway**

COC Narrows President Search Amid Ongoing Fallout From Alleged Financial Mismanagement

**Update: Over 300 Dogs and Cats Seized From Lake Hughes Rescue, Far Fewer Than Initial 700 Estimate**

**SCV Sheriff’s Station Steps Up Enforcement on Illegal E-Motorcycles in Santa Clarita**

Trosper Throws No-Hitter, Strikes Out 16 to Lead SCCS Past Desert Christian 4-3

Canyon Boys Volleyball Sweeps West Ranch, Wins Third Straight Foothill League Match

West Ranch Boys’ Tennis Edges Golden Valley 10-8 in Foothill League Showdown

Celebrate Series Returns to Canyon Country with Free Monthly Cultural Festivals April–September 2026

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Man Charged With 2023 Fatal Hit-and-Run and Witness Assault

Hart District Announces 7 National Merit Scholarship Finalists for 2026

**Trinity Uses Four-Run Fifth Inning to Defeat Castaic 7-3**

**Over 38 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl, and Heroin Seized; Two Arrested in Santa Clarita Valley Investigation**

**700 Dogs and Cats Seized in Animal Welfare Raid at Lake Hughes Rescue, Largest in DACC History**

**West Ranch Softball Explodes for 14-4 Foothill League Win Over Canyon**

VIA Luncheon on April 21 to Address Business Succession, Sale, and Legacy Planning Strategies

CIF Southern Section Reports Improved Playoff Parity Across Winter Sports, Renames Masters Wrestling Tournament in Honor of Dr. John S. Dahlem

Foothill League Softball Standings Take Shape as Saugus and West Ranch Remain Unbeaten Ahead of Key Matchup

Mechanix Wear Acquires Tech-Enabled PPE Manufacturer OTEX in Strategic Expansion

Canyon Theatre Guild to Present “Boeing Boeing” March 21–April 26 in Newhall

Today in SCV History (March 20, 1954): “Holes” Author Louis Sachar Is Born

Bill Bedgood Returns from Retirement as Valencia Boys’ Basketball Head Coach

**Two Women Injured, One Extricated in Head-On Crash Near Santa Clarita Equestrian Center**

Rescue-Only Dog Iris Faces Euthanasia Deadline at Castaic Animal Care Center Despite Signs of Progress

**700 Dogs and Cats Rescued From Lake Hughes Animal Rescue Property in Largest Seizure in DACC History**

Crash Blocks San Francisquito Road in Saugus, Traps One; SigAlert Issued in Both Directions

**Santa Clarita Officials Warn Riders to Stay Out of Haskell Canyon Bike Park Construction Zone Amid Damage Concerns**

**Norwalk Man Joe Varoz Identified in Suicide at Oak Tree Gun Club**

Metrolink to Temporarily Reduce Service for Seven Weeks Due to Mechanical Issues and Train Shortages

**The Rush-Hour Transformation: A Cautionary Tale About Road Rage and Kindness**

**John Boston Reflects on Hollywood’s Decline and the Loss of Classic American Cinema**

Schools and Police Warn of Safety Risks as “Senior Assassin” Game Involving Realistic Toy Guns Spreads

Tejon Ranch Conservancy Hiring Public Engagement Director and Operations Assistant to Expand Conservation and Public Programs

**Over 38 Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl and Heroin Seized in San Fernando Valley Narcotics Bust; Two Arrested**

Sen. Suzette Valladares Receives Civil Justice Association Gavel Award for Leadership on Legal Reform

Santa Clarita Residents Push Back on Proposed Changes to Oak Tree Removal Rules

Saugus Union School District Seeks Nominations for Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award

Canyon High School Presents WWII-Themed Production of “Sweeney Todd” March 26–28

Saugus School District Finalizes Student Behavior Definitions, Prepares to Standardize Consequences

LA County Approves Crackdown on Copper Theft Ahead of World Cup and Olympics

**Lackey and Hoover Introduce Bill to Raise Elderly Parole Age and Prevent Early Release of Child Sex Offenders**

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Launches Virtual Deputy Appointments for Non-Emergency Reports

Bowman High School Re‑Designated as California Model Continuation High School

Samuel Dixon Family Health Center to Host Fourth Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for Mental Health Services on May 16