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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita Grocery co-founder Bradley Grose received the Hart District's One Hart Award for his work leading the volunteer-run food pantry that serves thousands of families and mentors local students; the award was presented by board member Dr. Aakash Ahuja. Hometown Station
- ➤ Historical records show that on March 13, 1882, Santa Clarita Valley founder Henry Mayo Newhall died in San Francisco after a fall from his horse led to a serious infection; Newhall, originally from Massachusetts, helped shape the area by purchasing the Rancho that later became Newhall. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city invites residents and visitors to the revived SENSES Block Party + an immersive nightlife event with new themes on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, promising a unique local celebration. SCVNews.com
- ➤ ARTree, a nonprofit community art center in Old Town Newhall Arts District, Santa Clarita, is seeking board volunteers for president (treasurer and board member‑at‑large) roles. Board meetings take place monthly, and interested community members can learn more by getting involved in a class first. SCVNews.com
- ➤ ARTree Branching Out Open Art Studio — a free art studio for ages 10-14 — received grant funding through the city’s 2026 Community Services and Arts Grants program. The program will offer art classes and creative opportunities at the ARTree Community Art Center. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting its 12th Annual Spring Art Festival and Sale on Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Le Chene French Cuisine Gardens — the event will feature art displays and sales for local residents. SCVNews.com
- ➤ CalArts alumni were celebrated at the 53rd Annual Annie Awards held Saturday, Feb. 21 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; winners included Green Street Pictures for ‘Common Side Effects’ and animation alum Chris Sanders, who accepted the Winsor McCay lifetime achievement award (honoring his mentors). SCVNews.com
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita gas prices average $5.20 per gallon with Costco, Sam’s Club, 76 and 7-Eleven offering the best deals while some Los Angeles stations charge as high as $8 per gallon. Lower rates can also be found in Castaic & Newhall. Hometown Station
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ LASD issued a threat alert regarding potential Iranian UAV attacks on the West Coast and is increasing patrols near local places of worship to keep residents safe. The department said it is coordinating with federal & local partners and urged residents to report suspicious activity. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Saugus-based psychologist and author Madison Randolph has released her debut picture book Luna the Very Anxious Dog (designed to help children ages 4-8 manage anxiety) which is now available in local bookstores and online. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia sophomore Kamilla Basyrova was named Foothill League Player of the Year after averaging 19.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and breaking her season 3-point record with 115 made shots. Valencia led the league with six selections across First, Second, and honorable mention teams. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Mar. 12, Hart High School's Hawks won a walk-off softball game against Canyon when sophomore Hannah Cook hit a decisive home run. The team, now 4-4, will face the Valencia Vikings at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at Valencia High School. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Foothill League softball started on March 12, with six teams playing and one team set to begin on March 17. Upcoming games are scheduled at 3:15 p.m. on March 17 and March 19 at various local fields & feature competitive matchups. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Today, the Saugus softball team opened Foothill League play with a 3-1 win over Castaic as Olivia Frias drove in key runs in the fourth and sixth innings (coach Kyle Mark praised the team's tight defense). The Centurions will play Canyon Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. Hometown Station
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