Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita will host its first Arbor Day celebration at Valencia Heritage Park on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include a ceremonial tree planting led by the City Council and urban forestry demos (mulch giveaway and chainsaw carving) to promote sustainability. Hometown Station
- ➤ A fundraiser was launched last Friday to help the Parks family facing financial hardship after their newborn was admitted to the NICU and PICU and Haley suffered a life-threatening postpartum hemorrhage; it has raised about $3,740 toward a $25k goal. Hometown Station
- ➤ City officials and local residents celebrated Tuesday afternoon's ribbon cutting for the new Meditation Garden at Duane R. Harte Park (26401 Riverrock Way). The garden features stone, wood, and a solar-powered boulder fountain and offers a calm retreat for yoga, Tai Chi, and reflection. Hometown Station
- ➤ A mountain lion was seen walking along a sidewalk in Castaic on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 1:09 p.m. Officials remind residents to secure trash and pet food (to reduce attractants) and keep pets indoors at night. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year organization announced 30 nominees (17 women and 13 men) for the 2026 awards from local nonprofits. The winners will be honored at a gala dinner on Friday, May 1 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia with table sales and advertising available beginning March 5. SCVNews.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Santa Clarita risk serious injuries and legal penalties when they run red lights, with motor deputies conducting targeted enforcement operations + city officials emphasizing that obeying traffic signals protects everyone on the road. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city presents 'I'm a Part of Nature,' a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa at the Valencia Library. The exhibit runs now through Wednesday, Apr. 15 - showcasing the artist's natural-themed work. SCVNews.com
- ➤ WeWil Collaborative will host its Fourth Annual Women’s Day Live event on Saturday, Mar. 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Porsche Santa Clarita — awards in four leadership categories will honor local women alongside dining, fine wines, craft beers, and dancing as part of the 2026 Give To Gain theme. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Film Office confirmed that seven productions are filming in Santa Clarita Valley from Monday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 8 + the projects include TV series S.W.A.T. Exiles, commercials, web series, and a short film. Hometown Station
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SCV Water will install a new water main on Calgrove Boulevard and Ebelden Avenue in Newhall from Feb. 23 through June 30, 2026. Construction will run Monday through Thursday during operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Calgrove and to 4:30 p.m. on Ebelden) with roads remaining open. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saugus’ Lady Centurions celebrated their seniors on Monday with a 54-36 win over Golden Valley at Saugus High School. Head coach Anthony Falasca said the team played over 100 varsity games together since their freshman year — marking a once-in-a-lifetime bond. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Master’s University Mustangs won both men's and women's swim titles at the GSAC Championships in Aliso Viejo on Jan. 30-31 by over 100 points — their relay wins set the stage for a strong effort in individual races. They will compete next at the Pacific Collegiate Swimming and Diving Conference Championships Feb. 11-14 in Monterey Park. SCVNews.com
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 31, Master's University lost both games of their doubleheader to the Crusaders at Lou Herwaldt Stadium—Game 1 ended 6-3 after a four-run eighth inning and Game 2 ended 4-3 after a late setback; the Mustangs will host Bushnell University in doubleheaders starting Feb. 6. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Lady Mustangs, led by Chloe Auble (19 points), secured a 76 to 63 win over Life Pacific on Saturday, Jan. 31 in San Dimas by out rebounding their opponent 43 to 29. They hosted conference leader Hope International on Tuesday, Feb. 3. SCVNews.com
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