Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
🏘️ Community
Finally Family Homes seeks volunteers for its Oasis Resource Center to support young adults in our community.
The center is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. at 23120 Lyons Ave., Unit 19, Newhall and offers flexible shifts for individuals aged 14 and up.
Santa Clarita offers many volunteer opportunities for residents to help with events and community projects starting this new year.
Local activities include festival support, neighborhood clean-ups and year-round projects that keep parks, libraries and trails in top shape.
The College of the Canyons Foundation named Ed Masterson the recipient of the 2026 Silver Spur Community Service Award for his longstanding support of local nonprofits and educational institutions.
The ceremony takes place May 30 at the Sheraton Universal at 6 p.m. (tickets are $225).
💼 Business
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is seeking candidates for Vice President of Business Development to expand local opportunities & spur growth in the business community.
🎭 Culture
On Jan. 26, 1990, CalArts dean Mel Powell premiered Duplicates: A Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra with the Los Angeles Philharmonic — a milestone later linked to a Pulitzer Prize win.
His legacy lives on through the Mel Powell Chair at CalArts.
The Santa Clarita Film Office announced six productions filming in the valley this week—from Jan.
26 to Feb. 1—including TV, commercial, web, and nonprofit projects. The work supports local businesses through millions spent on rentals and goods.
Alice Sumner celebrated her 101st birthday on Jan.
19 with her family and friends. The centenarian (a former sewist of performance costumes) rides her stationary bike daily and plans to visit casinos with friends and spend time with her great-grandchildren.
🎓 Education
Hart District’s Got Talent Variety Showcase is accepting audition submissions until Friday, Jan.
30 at 10 p.m. — open to students, teachers and administrators — and will take place on Feb. 27 at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center; general tickets cost $15, VIP $25, and students pay $10 with ID.
🏈 Sports
Senior Avery Jackson scored a season-high 45 points as the Mustangs beat Park Gilbert 116-99 at the MacArthur Center on Thursday, Jan.
22. The win gave TMU sole possession of first place in the conference ahead of their next game against Benedictine Mesa.
Valencia Vikings bounced back with a 65-50 road win over the Saugus Centurions Friday at Saugus High School; head coach Greg Fontenette said a team dinner built team spirit (after recent losses and injuries).
The victory evened the season series and improved league play to 5-3.
Valencia’s Kamilla Basyrova reached 1,000 career points as the Vikings won 58-39 on Friday at Saugus High School.
The team improved to 8-0 in Foothill League play and will host the Castaic Coyotes Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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