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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Dixon Family Health Center will host its fourth annual cornhole tournament at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Lucky Luke Brewing Co, inviting community members to join in friendly competition and a silent auction to raise funds for mental health services. Team registration costs $100 per two-person team. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small business owners along Bouquet Canyon are losing between 30% and 70% of their daily revenue as an 11-month road closure for Lennar's 375 new homes forces some to tap into life savings — putting their survival at risk. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Canyon Theatre Guild will open the psychological thriller Wait Until Dark on Friday, Mar. 20 with a free wine (champagne reception for ticket holders one hour before the show). The play runs through Apr. 25 and revives Frederick Knott’s classic with a modern twist. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Valencia High student Brooklyn Covington is among 14 Grand Prize Finalists in The Music Center’s Spotlight competition. He will perform at The Ahmanson Theatre on Saturday, May 16 (8 p.m.) where each finalist earns a $5,000 scholarship. SCVNews.com
- ➤ On March 18, 1919, the Southern Hotel met its tragic end when a fierce fire struck its Main and Market streets location in Newhall. The building, rebuilt after a previous blaze, is remembered (according to historical accounts) as an important part of our local past. Hometown Station
- ➤ LA NORTH Studios in Santa Clarita hosted the production of Best Picture-winning 'One Battle After Another' in 2024; city Manager Ken Striplin praised the studio for supporting award-winning films. Upcoming productions include Michael (set for April 24) and an HBO series debuting on June 26. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita offers a busy week with events for every interest. Today, SCVi High School Information Night runs 6–7 p.m. at SCVi Charter School; Friday brings Spinphony Electric String Quartet at the Performing Arts Center, and a wine affair in Old Town Newhall plus art hop at William S. Hart Park round out a schedule. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Community College District board of trustees has picked four finalists to lead College of the Canyons. Public forums will be held on March 23 at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center — with a Zoom option — so community members can ask questions and learn about the candidates. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Community College District’s oversight committee accepted an independent audit that confirmed proper use of $14.5M in Measure E funds on campus upgrades and tech improvements during fiscal 2024-25 — auditors reviewed 89% of expenses and noted new controls to boost future oversight. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that six high school seniors from West Ranch, Academy of the Canyons, and Valencia have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists after meeting rigorous PSAT and application requirements. Superintendent Vierra congratulated the students for their exceptional academic performance and community involvement. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Two Hart District students shared their nonviolent action essays on KHTS Radio, highlighting how peaceful approaches can unify communities + inspire civic responsibility. District officials said they plan to continue promoting student-led projects on social awareness throughout the year. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Tuesday, Saugus Union School District Governing Board approved a resolution honoring Dolores Huerta for her service to education and equality. Huerta (95) speaks out for the first time after The New York Times investigation into allegations against César Chávez, with her April 10 birthday set to celebrate her legacy. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden Valley boys tennis secured a 15-3 win over the Valencia Vikings Tuesday at Valencia High School, with Rowan Andres winning all three singles matches (6-0, 6-1, 6-0) and extending the team’s streak to seven wins. The team will play West Ranch at home Thursday at 3 p.m. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Softball in Santa Clarita starts this week as Saugus + West Ranch tie for the Foothill League lead while Santa Clarita Christian and Trinity Classical Academy work to improve in the Heritage League. Teams play today at 3:15 p.m. at local fields including Valencia High School. Hometown Station
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