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Santa Clarita
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Star Ranch, a nonprofit that heals veterans with equine-assisted therapy, is seeking volunteers; local residents can inquire with the organization for details on upcoming shifts. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The tenth anniversary of the Many Families, One Community Family Resource Fair will take place at Golden Valley High School at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21. The event is held in partnership with local school districts (Sulphur Springs Union School District and William S. Hart Union High School District) to offer families timely resources. SCVNews.com
- ➤ One Story One City, hosted by Santa Clarita Public Library and its partner Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library, will bring residents this March to read The Music Shop. Events include Mixed Tape Platters (Mar. 17-19), a drum circle (Mar. 28), and a sound bath (Mar. 29) at local branches. SCVNews.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 12, 1928, just before midnight, the St. Francis Dam collapsed, sending a big wall of water through Santa Clarita and nearby towns and causing about 450 deaths that led to new rules for water safety. Hometown Station
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NewHydrogen filed an international patent with the University of California, Santa Barbara for its ThermoLoop technology (using AI to design optimal materials) that produces low-cost clean hydrogen without expensive electricity. The filing covers 158 countries and supports its push for a carbon-free hydrogen economy. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The new ‘Spirit of the West’ art exhibit is on display at City Hall First Floor Gallery through May 20—inviting local viewers to explore Western legends and evolving artistic styles with pieces like Xu Joseph Zhou’s ‘A Thousand Miles from Home’. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ West Ranch student Rohan Radharaj won the Southern California Regional Invitational debate on Saturday, March 7 at Oaks Christian School; his win earns him a spot at the National Championship in July (with an all-expenses-paid trip and scholarship awards). Hometown Station
- ➤ Bowman High School (in the William S. Hart Union School District) was named one of 59 California Model Continuation High Schools for 2026, highlighting its flexible schedules and extra support aimed at helping at-risk students earn their diplomas. Hometown Station
- ➤ Dr. Michael Habib of College of the Canyons aided Netflix’s 'The Dinosaurs' as its scientific and technical advisor (solving challenges for realistic underwater motion and sound). The series, produced by Steven Spielberg and narrated by Morgan Freeman, debuted at No. 1 with over 10.4 million views, inspiring interest in paleontology. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual InfluenceHER panel discussion and mixer at Kindred Spirits Wine Bar on Tuesday, Mar. 10. Local women learned boardroom basics like reading financials and adding value through time, talent, and treasure (advice that can boost future involvement). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A child aged 4 lost consciousness and was taken to a local hospital after an incident at Leona Cox Elementary School in the 18600 block of Oakmoor Street in Canyon Country on Thursday afternoon. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College of the Canyons women's tennis won its second straight conference match on Tuesday, Mar. 10, completing a season sweep over Antelope Valley College & marking a strong finish for the team. SCVNews.com
- ➤ West Ranch’s girls lacrosse team won 21–12 over Saugus on March 12, with senior Lauren Lamb scoring 10 goals and helping extend the team's undefeated streak to seven games. Hometown Station
- ➤ College of the Canyons men’s golf team won its third straight WSC event at Rio Bravo Country Club on Mar. 9, with all four scoring players finishing in the top 10 and Anthony Nilson posting a 69. They will compete at a conference event on Mar. 16 at Alisal Ranch. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Castaic Coyotes beat the Saugus Centurions 10-9 in a tight Foothill League opener on Wednesday at Saugus High School. Orion Gonzalez got the win by striking out the tied batter and the teams will face off again Friday at Castaic High School (first pitch at 3:30 p.m.). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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