Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Chamber held its 103rd Business Choice Awards and board installation ceremony on Friday at a CalArts auditorium. The event celebrated local business diversity by honoring winners in categories like Business of the Year and Non-Profit of the Year, highlighting the chamber's evolving support amid economic challenges. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Marin Trunkey, a Saugus High alum, served in Morocco as a Peace Corps volunteer for 27 months teaching art, computer skills, and resume building. Her experience helped her adapt to local customs (including learning Darija) and strengthened her ties with diverse communities. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Artists Association has moved its February meeting and live demonstration to Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room (new scheduling options prompted the move). SCVNews.com
- ➤ 10-year-old Elle Piña, a fourth grader at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, was featured in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8 — her debut acting gig drew national attention as her father noted her professionalism during take rehearsals. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The SCV Historical Society will mark its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Mar. 7 at Canyon Country Community Center with a gala featuring dinner, an SNL-style show with musical guest The Funslingers, and an auction (an SNL homage). Tickets are available online. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita families can visit Glowz Vibe in Granada Hills to enjoy an indoor playground with obstacle courses, trampolines, and a donut slide that transforms into a neon party space during celebrations — the venue offers Brilliance and Glimmer party packages for groups up to 30 kids. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Feb. 18, 1955, actor and nightclub owner Ace Cain incorporated the Rocky Springs Country Club in Sand Canyon, marking a key moment in local history. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A William S. Hart Union High School District official said extra work assignments for 14 bus assistants will be cut while their regular duties remain unchanged, with the change set to be discussed at today's board meeting (Wednesday). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain soaked Santa Clarita yesterday and forecasts call for more storms tonight through Thursday. The National Weather Service predicts strong winds and light snow above 3,000 ft (affecting the Grapevine and the 5 Freeway), so residents should check conditions before traveling. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley invites cancer survivors and caregivers to a free Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner on Saturday, March 14, at Canyon Country Community Center — survivors must pre-register by March 1 to reserve a spot for a guest. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Master's University beach volleyball team lost 4-1 to the Corban Warriors on Saturday, Feb. 14 on the TMU Beach Volleyball Courts in Santa Clarita (they had won 3-2 the previous day to open the season). SCVNews.com
- ➤ Golden Valley and Canyon remain as Santa Clarita’s only boys basketball teams in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs. Golden Valley advanced with a 61-54 win over Los Altos and hosted Warren High School while Canyon hosted Vista del Lago, with both games played Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hometown Station
- ➤ Saugus traveled to Menifee on Saturday for a CIF-SS playoff game, defeating Heritage 57-50 as EvaMarie Rios recorded a triple-double and Rachael Correa added strong support. They now host Portola in the quarterfinals. Hometown Station
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