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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ St. Clare of Assisi Parish will use a licensed catering operator to prepare meals for the annual Lenten Fish Fry in 2026, replacing volunteer-cooked meals to meet updated health and safety standards+ volunteers will still manage the dining area to keep the tradition alive. Hometown Station
- ➤ Local leaders and community representatives will join the 17th Annual KHTS Sacramento Road Trip on March 9 — 10 when they travel to the state capitol to address key local issues; only a few spaces remain for interested participants. Hometown Station
- ➤ The city invites residents to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Meditation Garden at Duane R. Harte Park (26401 Riverrock Way) on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The garden offers a serene walking path, yoga, Tai Chi, a sound bath, and a stone painting activity for families. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends is hosting ‘Shalom and Solidarity’ Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at The Centre (20880 Centre Pointe Parkway) with vendors, a kids’ carnival, keynote speakers, a mental health expert, a Krav Maga demonstration, and a speakers panel with Q&A; admission is $10. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Ed Masterson is honored as the recipient of the 2026 Silver Spur Award by the College of the Canyons Foundation for his long-time service and leadership in the community. The celebration will be held on May 30 at Sheraton Universal with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a live auction. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley earned the 2025 Trendsetter Award for surpassing its $340k goal and Abby Smith received Staff Partner of the Year Award. The fundraiser will hold 2026 event on May 2 at Central Park with a $375k goal + 'Superheroes Unite! Join the Fight!' theme. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Five Guys closed its Valencia Town Center restaurant on Jan. 8 after a rent increase to about $17k per month made operations unsustainable (employees received only two days notice). Local business owners now face growing concerns over rising lease costs. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Amber Feldman, a Saugus High School social studies teacher, was named the 2026/27 Hart District Teacher of the Year by the William S. Hart Union School District. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Applications are open for the Zonta Club of SCV 2026 Young Women in Leadership Award, which recognizes volunteerism and school/community leadership. Eligible students aged 16-19 must submit applications by Feb. 24 via email to be considered for both local and international awards + $5,000 prizes. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Master's University men's volleyball team swept Long Island University Sharks on Friday, Jan. 23 at The MacArthur Center, finishing with strong teamwork + excellent serves. SCVNews.com
- ➤ On Monday, Jan. 26, the Castaic Coyotes won 80–8 on their home court against Southwestern Academy — 13 players scored with freshman Charlotte Wheeler leading at 18 points — and they face the Valencia Vikings at 5 p.m. today on the road. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ College of the Canyons baseball lost both games against Saddleback College on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 (a 14-13 home loss and a 9-1 road defeat) and now prepares for a two-game series at Grossmont College today at 1 p.m. SCVNews.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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