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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 14th annual Polar Plunge took place Saturday morning at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center under rainy skies, inviting children and adults to plunge into 45 degree water to celebrate the new year. Complimentary hot chocolate, snacks and free beach towels for the first 100 participants warmed up the brave crowd. Hometown Station
- ➤ On January 3, 2004, NASA’s Spirit rover landed in Gusev Crater on Mars after a challenging descent — local experts like Stevenson Ranch’s Wayne Lee helped design the landing system. The event marked a milestone in space exploration history. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita Aquatic Center hosted its 14th annual Polar Plunge yesterday where over 120 people, including water exercise class groups and kids, braved 60° temps to start the New Year. The event is held on the first Saturday after the holiday — a long-standing local tradition. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its first Business After Hours Mixer on Jan. 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Encore Gas & Supply (a local event aimed at connecting businesses). SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Original Saugus Cafe in Stevenson Ranch is closing after nearly 140 years in business, marking the end of a cherished local tradition. One visitor recalled a memorable breakfast that once fueled hikes at Devil’s Punchbowl and showed that a single visit can leave lasting memories. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host its first general meeting of 2026 on Monday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Old Town Newhall Library Community Room (24500 Main St.), where renowned watercolor artist Fatemeh Kian will give a live demonstration of her techniques for local art lovers. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents face a new detour on Bouquet Canyon Road planned because of an upcoming housing development; northbound traffic will follow Haskell Canyon Road, Copper Hill, and David Way, which may increase congestion on nearby residential streets. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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