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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Latino Business Alliance (a local business group) will host Café con Leche from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Fastsigns in Santa Clarita. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Residents can now use Santa Clarita’s service to dispose of bulky items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses that do not fit in regular collection bins. The city offers clear guidelines (check city resources for pickup times and restrictions) for proper disposal. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ San Fernando Coffee Company will take over the former Honu Coffee location in Old Town Newhall after the spot closed following 11 years as a community hub. It is not yet clear when the new café will open. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Ken Striplin recorded a new episode of Santa Clarita Voices at The Barnyard at William S. Hart Park where Rachael Komulainen, the City's first Animal Care Specialist, explained her work caring for animals like alpacas + bison following the park’s transfer to city control. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The William S. Hart High School District announced that its students ranked eighth statewide and second in Southern California based on 11th grade ELA and math scores, with 75.44% meeting or exceeding standards. Award-winning teachers help drive the district’s strong academic results. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ College of the Canyons began its spring semester yesterday at its Valencia and Canyon Country campuses; over 1,690 course sections, including core and noncredit options (across a wide range of subjects), are now available. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works offer a free tire collection event on March 28 for residents to recycle used tires — a practical way to reduce waste. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gary Kodel urged officials to hold a public outreach on any changes to the oak ordinance, stressing the oak tree’s role on the city seal and local ecosystem. Andrew Adams stated that proposed updates would permit limited ministerial permits for single-family homes in oak fall zones with mitigation measures. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College of the Canyons women's tennis won a 5-4 home victory over defending state champion American River College on Saturday, Feb. 14 — extending its four-match win streak. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Valencia and Saugus girls' basketball teams will compete in the CIF-SS championships Friday at Toyota Arena, with Valencia set to face La Salle at 8 p.m. and Saugus to meet Crescenta Valley at 6 p.m. The teams secured their spots with wins over Windward and Camarillo. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Master’s University swim team qualified 12 swimmers for the NAIA National Championships, scheduled March 4-7 at the Elkhart Aquatics Center in Elkhart. Top seeds like Katherine Dyer and Evan Nail are set to compete as coach Curren Bates highlights strong team spirit. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Master's University men's volleyball team won against former rival Vanguard in Costa Mesa on Friday, Feb. 20 in three sets to stay undefeated. The Mustangs scored 25-19, 25-20, and 25-23 in an impressive match. SCVNews.com
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