Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies invite residents to join Coffee with a Cop at McDonald's on Wednesday, Mar.
25 from 9-11 a.m. (26940 Sierra Hwy, near Via Princessa and the Stater Bros. shopping center).
Anthony Cervello, director at a local insurance firm, leaves home as a devoted family man but quickly turns impulsive behind the wheel near schools + parks.
At the office, he greeted a new actuary hired to help save the company so employees receive year-end bonuses.
Canyon High School Drama presents a bold production of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' from March 26-28 at 7 p.m. at the Canyon Performing Arts Center in Canyon Country, where tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for students.
Valencia High junior Brooklyn Covington earned a $5,000 cash prize for her tap solo on 'Uptown Funk' at The Music Center's 'Spotlight' showcase at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles in May; she credits Studio 1 Dance Academy (and Mandy Dray) for their support.
Santa Clarita's first-ever Art Hop is planned for Saturday, Mar.
28 at William S. Hart Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—its events include a community hike, youth art exhibit, live student performances, diverse art activities and a timed egg scramble for children 10 and younger that requires advance registration.
Santa Clarita’s L.A. North Studios hosted the filming of the Oscar-winning One Battle After Another between January and July 2024, becoming the first facility to produce a Best Picture winner.
The studio will later support the film Michael, set to begin its domestic release on April 24.
School and law enforcement officials warned parents that the annual Senior Assassin game (now using a new app) raised safety concerns because water guns mimicking real firearms may be mistaken.
Local high schools reminded students that bringing look-alike weapons on campus can lead to disciplinary actions.
Edison International launched the 2026 Lineworker Scholarship (in partnership with IBEW Local 47) to offer up to $25,000 each to 12 students enrolling in the Powerline Worker certificate program at Los Angeles Trade-Tech College; applications are open to eligible California residents until Friday, May 8.
Bowman High School was named a California Model Continuation High School by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, showing its strength in alternative education.
The school will be honored at the California Continuation Education Association State Conference in May.
Santa Clarita Valley residents can now talk with a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy virtually at the SCV Sheriff's Station, allowing safe connections from home.
The service is available now.
The Santa Clarita Community College District’s Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee accepted an unmodified audit by Eide Bailly that confirmed $14.5M in Measure E funds were spent properly in 2024‑25 — no adjustments or concerns were found and new oversight procedures were approved.
Caregivers and survivors gathered for the third annual Survivor and Caregiver Celebration Dinner at Canyon Country Community Center on Saturday, March 14.
The event attracted 145 guests who enjoyed dinner, entertainment and speeches while previewing the upcoming Relay for Life at Central Park on May 2.
Master’s University men’s and women’s golf teams finished second and third at the TMU Spring Invite held March 16-17 at La Purisima Golf Course in Lompoc.
The teams will next compete at The Battle in Primm.
College of the Canyons softball team recorded its first conference win with a 7-4 road victory at L.A.
Mission College on Tuesday, March 17 when Jordan Shepherd’s pinch hit home run in the sixth sparked three runs.
Hart and Valencia finished their Foothill League game with a 10-10 tie on Wednesday after a late rally in the seventh inning and the game was stopped due to darkness (extra innings were not played).
The teams will resume the series on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Santa Clarita.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.