Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year Committee seeks nominations for volunteer awards, with submissions due by Jan. 30. A cocktail party for nominees is set for March 4 at Bella Vida and the gala dinner at 5:30 p.m. on May 1 at Hyatt Valencia. Hometown Station
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Food 4 Less at 19200 Soledad Canyon Road will close by the end of March as it transitions to a Ralphs store; employees can transfer to nearby locations with no layoffs announced. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ January offers cultural events in Santa Clarita, including a free mindful art session on Jan. 7 at ARTree Community Arts Center, a motorcycle meetup on Jan. 10 at Ken and Joe’s Powersports, and live theater staging South Pacific from Jan. 17 plus improv on Jan. 23 at Canyon Theatre Guild. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local community centers offer low-cost winter day camps for kids through Jan. 9, with programs tailored for young campers, elementary-age children, and teens. Meanwhile, Animal Tracks Sanctuary in Agua Dulce invites families for weekend guided tours to view rescued wildlife + learn about conservation. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Students pursuing water resource studies can apply now for the 2026-27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship (a $5,000 award) offered with Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Applications will be accepted through March 1. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The fool wonders, the wise man asks.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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