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Santa Clarita
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Metrolink will temporarily reduce service beginning Monday due to mechanical issues and a shortage of replacement parts, affecting most lines except the Riverside and Arrow services. Riders can expect fewer trip options over the next seven weeks (this measure is intended to maintain a reliable schedule). Hometown Station
- ➤ Residents can enjoy Celebrate (free event with no registration) at Canyon Country Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. each second Friday from April to September, featuring live music, dance and international food that showcases a different culture each month. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Iris, a dog making slow progress at Castaic Animal Care Center, is in urgent need of rescue placement after her 72-hour adoption window closed. Surrendered for under-socialization, she now shows trust cues and requires a calm home with experienced handlers. Hometown Station
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ LA County Animal Care and Control served a search warrant at Rock N Pawz Animal Rescue in Lake Hughes on Friday, March 20, seizing 700 dogs and cats and mobilizing over 70 staff and rescue partners to triage and rehome the animals (with adoptions planned at local centers). SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College of the Canyons (COC) narrowed its search for a permanent superintendent-president to four candidates amid discussions on improving financial oversight after past concerns. Public forums will be held Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the Performing Arts Center (located on the Valencia campus) for college employees and community members. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said unauthorized dirt bike riding in the Haskell Canyon Bike Park construction zone damaged trails and delayed the park's opening, warning riders that violations will be enforced + help protect the project timeline at 21450 Copper Hill Dr. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The CIF Southern Section data shows playoff games have grown closer in winter sports such as basketball and soccer over the past four seasons. The section also announced that starting next school year its Masters Wrestling Tournament will be renamed in honor of Dr. John S. Dahlem. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Trinity won a 7-3 game against Castaic on Thursday afternoon and overcame a 40-minute delay from heat before securing the win. Hometown Station
- ➤ West Ranch Wildcats defeated the Canyon Cowboys 14-4 on March 19 at Canyon High School (the game saw a six-run rally in the third inning) as head coach Michael Merrilees said the team will carry the momentum into Tuesday’s home contest. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ In the Foothill League softball competition, Saugus and West Ranch lead at 3-0 and will face off on Tuesday, March 24 (at 3:15 p.m.) as other teams look to boost their standings later that week. SCVNews.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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