Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host its Women Who Serve celebration at Bella Vida, SCV Senior Center, on Saturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. to honor local women volunteers with a special award, and eligible nonprofits may nominate volunteers age 16 and older for recognition. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Santa Clarita residents will support Special Olympics Southern California at a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser scheduled for next Tuesday at Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar from 5 to 9 p.m. Deputies and athletes will serve as guest servers to raise funds for local athlete programs. Hometown Station
- ➤ Marston’s Restaurant in Valencia will host an all-day fundraiser on Feb. 26 to benefit Carousel Ranch as part of its annual campaign. The restaurant will donate 20% of each diner's bill when mentioning Carousel Ranch, and Logix Federal Credit Union will match donations up to $1,500. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita will celebrate La Puerta (meaning 'The Door') as a California Point of Historical Interest on Tuesday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. at Whitney Canyon Park’s parking lot in Newhall; the city will later add a hiking trail and signage to improve access. SCVNews.com
- ➤ NCIS is filming in Santa Clarita this week (Feb. 23–Mar. 1) as one of five productions scheduled by the city’s Film Office, with projects spanning television, feature, and commercial sectors. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita residents can attend the annual Downs Fischer Jazz Festival this Friday at Golden Valley High School at 5 p.m. The event honors music educator R.K. Downs with live jazz by local school bands and dinner offerings (adult tickets are $15 and child tickets are $10). Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita families seeking a mix of education and adventure may consider a trip to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, which features immersive exhibits + interactive displays that tell personal World War II stories. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SCVi Charter School in Castaic will host family events before the lottery deadline on March 23 at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road. Events include a TK Round on Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m., Literacy Night on March 5, an Open House on March 12, and High School Info on March 19. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Mary Mobley, a TMU graduate, earned a near-perfect LSAT score of 179—higher than 99.99% of test-takers—last semester. TMU dean Gregg Frazer said the political studies program prepared her for law school and a federal clerkship. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents can drop off used tires free at a tire collection event hosted by City and County on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Metrolink Station parking lot (22122 Soledad Canyon Road); oversized tires and business items are not accepted. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will host its Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner on Saturday, March 14 at Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway), offering free entry for survivors who pre-register by March 1. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The All-Foothill League Girls Soccer Team for the 2025 – 2026 season has been announced in Santa Clarita, with Saugus’ Makenna Leonard earning Player of the Year after scoring 28 goals and leading her team to the league title. The roster highlights top players from Hart, Golden Valley, and West Ranch schools. Hometown Station
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