Santa Clarita News

Acton Animal Sanctuary Founder Arrested in Alleged Plot to Kidnap Former Employee Over $6.7M Judgment

One Hospitalized After Overturned Vehicle Crash on Southbound 14 Freeway in Newhall

COC Opens Registration for 340+ Short-Term Spring 2026 Classes, Including Tuition-Free Options

Kaiser Permanente Awards $10,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley to Support Youth Education and Programs

Shots Fired During Mental Health Emergency in Saugus; Nearby Schools Placed on Soft Lockdown

Saugus Elementary School Locked Down After Report of Nearby Shooting

Los Angeles County Hosts Lunar New Year Celebrations Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse

Colcannon Recipe: Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage and Bacon for a Classic Irish Side Dish

Santa Clarita Events & Things To Do – March 4, 2026 | Concerts, Comedy, Community Events & More

LASD Seeks Public’s Help Finding At-Risk Missing 57-Year-Old Newhall Man Lamonte Oliney

Nancy Fairbanks: Justice for Epstein Victims Requires Legal Discipline, Not Partisan Spectacle

Child Airlifted to Hospital After Reported Drowning in Canyon Country, Listed in Stable Condition

JCI Santa Clarita Hosts 16th Annual “Mardi Gras Madness” 5K and 10K at Valencia Town Center

Deputy Fatally Shoots Dog After Man Seriously Injured in Val Verde Attack, Felony Investigation Underway

Carousel Ranch Hosts “Hearts for Heroes” Open House and Pancake Breakfast to Support Special Needs Programs

Santa Clarita Celebrates La Puerta’s Designation as State Historic Point of Interest

Volunteers Sought for 30th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival on April 18–19

**Hicks Finishes Second, Greyan Seventh as Valencia Wrestling Makes History at CIF State Championships**

**Firework-Sparked Blaze Destroys Castaic Teacher’s Home, Community Launches GoFundMe**

Santa Clarita Parks Commission to Review 2026 City Events at March 5 Meeting

**Quincy Phillips’ 28-Point Second-Half Surge Lifts The Master’s to 77-74 Comeback Win and GSAC Championship**

Jacob Trosper Strikes Out 12, Powers Santa Clarita Christian to 5-1 Win Over Vasquez

Volunteers Sought for 30th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival in April 2026

Canyons Women Claim Team Title, Men Finish Runner-Up at Cuyamaca Invitational

Extremely Quirky Destinations for Santa Clarita Valley Families: Exploring the Ark Encounter in Kentucky

Noa Pena Named MVP; Three SCV Freshmen Selected to All-Heritage League Teams

Cougars Swim & Dive Post Strong Performances at Mt. SAC Invitational Led by Nicole Lerma and Ian Rho

Santa Clarita Ranks Sixth in U.S. for Most Credit Cards Per Person, WalletHub Reports

Narcan Administered to 13-Year-Old Student After Medical Emergency at La Mesa Junior High

Student Hospitalized After Suspected Marijuana Overdose at La Mesa Jr. High School

One Hospitalized After Medical Emergency at La Mesa Jr. High School in Canyon Country

Hart District High Schools Earn Top Honors at 2025–26 L.A. County Academic Decathlon

Circle of Hope’s “Vine2Wine: A Mediterranean Toga Affair” Returns March 28 to Support Local Cancer Patients

Santa Clarita Launches Art Hop and Tree-mendous Arbor Day to Foster Creativity and Sustainability

Free March 11 Webinar: “Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs” Part 1 — Choosing the Right Business Structure

**Today in SCV History (March 3, 1882): Arson Explosion Destroys George Campton’s General Store in Newhall**

Family Promise of SCV Hosts March 17 Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle Fundraiser to Support Local Families

Locke Ladies Collective Hosts “First and Famous” Exhibit Honoring Black Trailblazers of Santa Clarita

Circle of Hope to Host “Vine2Wine: A Mediterranean Toga Affair” Fundraiser in Santa Clarita on March 28

**‘NCIS: Origins’ Leads Five Productions Filming in Santa Clarita Valley March 2–8**

**Larry Moore Accuses Columnist of Hypocrisy Over Epstein Focus and Immigration Silence**

**Letter: Deportation Case of Marine’s Father Highlights Need for Humane Immigration Policy**

**Arthur Saginian Applauds Christine Flowers’ Embrace of Independence and Self-Confidence**

**Trinity’s Noa Peña Named Heritage League Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year; Multiple Local Athletes Earn All-League Honors**

**February Storms Improve California Snowpack, But Levels Remain Below Average**

Placerita Canyon Natural Area Announces Summer Operating Hours Beginning March 3

Missing Newhall Woman Lissette Lopez Found Safe, Authorities Confirm

California Credit Union Opens Applications for Paid 2026 Summer Internship Program in Glendale

Plumbing Truck Crashes Through Guardrail on Southbound 14 Freeway Near Soledad Exit, No Injuries Reported

**22-Year-Old Altadena Man Killed in I-5 Hit-and-Run While Changing Tire; Big Rig Sought**

Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Bursts Into Bloom for Spring Wildflower Season

SCV Water Board Approves Ordinance Establishing Penalties for Unauthorized Fire Hydrant Water Use Under SB 394

Santa Clarita Advances Three High School Basketball Teams to CIF State Championships

Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8, 2026, as Clock Change Debate Continues

VIA to Host “Cocktails & Conversation” with Santa Clarita Councilwoman Marsha McLean on March 19

SCAA Call to Artists: “Rustic Roots – The California West” Exhibit (Deadline March 22)

Five Productions Film in Santa Clarita Valley March 2–8 as Local Industry Drives $19 Million Economic Impact

**KHTS Restaurant Row Highlights New & Featured Santa Clarita Businesses for March 2026**