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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ West Ranch Hockey JV and Special Needs Athletes and Peers are hosting a Top Shelf Toss Cornhole Tournament fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Lucky Luke Brewing Company (a local venue). SCVNews.com
- ➤ A GoFundMe campaign was started for local basketball coach La Cresha 'Cree' Clark after she suffered a stroke on Dec. 29. She is now in inpatient care and will require rehabilitation as she faces mounting medical bills. Hometown Station
- ➤ Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is hosting a training session for new Allies on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the Fellowship Center at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia + the program will help support foster youth transitioning to adulthood. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Latino Business Alliance will host Café con Leche from 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Las Originales Mexican Bar and Grill, offering community members an opportunity to network and enjoy a friendly morning gathering. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The historic Saugus Cafe will reopen in the coming weeks under new management after a period of confusion—renovations and kitchen updates are planned. Business owners say the closure was for transition, and incoming management will maintain the cafe’s legacy while clarifying lease details. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Author Sam Sherdel will appear at the Valencia Library on Thursday, Jan. 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. to introduce her animal friends to the community. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Three productions are filming in the Santa Clarita Valley this week, including a Walmart commercial, a MusiCares PSA, and a TBG #LUN30 project (filming from Monday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 11). Hometown Station
- ➤ Valencia High School's Two 'N Four Vocal Jazz Ensemble gave a free preview concert on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at The Auditorium before heading to New Orleans for the national Jazz Education Conference later this week. The 16-member group prepared for the showcase for months. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Santa Clarita remembers local history as western film star Tom Mix (with a star on the Walk of Western Stars) was born on Jan. 6, 1880. His early cowboy films made him an icon whose legacy continues in the community. Hometown Station
- ➤ Families looking for a unique outing can visit the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles, where interactive exhibits let guests explore music creation and career paths. A new pop-up exhibit about Selena will open Jan. 15 (featuring stage outfits, awards, and personal items) through March 16. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host its monthly Plein Air Painting event on Friday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area (an outdoor spot for art in nature) where participants will create paintings amid scenic surroundings. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in Santa Clarita Valley to apply for its 2026 Student Scholarship Program, which aims to help fund higher education. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The College of the Canyons board will vote this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Takeda Science Center (room 308) to elect a new president, vice president and clerk after a tied vote in December, with trustee Carlos Guerrero joining remotely from Sacramento. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Legacy Christian's boys basketball team won 69-61 over the Valencia Vikings at Valencia High — the victory marks their 12th win of the season — and will host the Mira Costa Mustangs on Saturday as they build on local momentum. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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