Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city presents Canyon Country History Captured, a photographic exhibit by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society on display through April 29 at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway) that captures the area’s past with archival photos of historic sites and local life. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Santa Clarita is hosting Celebrate, a free series of events that showcase global cultures. Starting Friday, Apr. 10 at the Canyon Country Community Center at 18410 Sierra Highway, the series will feature live music, dance, crafts & authentic cuisine each second Friday through Sept. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The city presents its 'Dreamscapes' art exhibition at the Newhall Community Center now through June 24, featuring works by Taia Akulova and other artists who explore surreal, imaginative themes in their art. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local students earned honors in fall 2025. Santa Clarita’s Jean-Luc Hounanian made dean’s list at Bemidji State University while three students—Dylann Pinto, Kevin Fonseca and Laila Mendoza—from Canyon Country, Valencia and Newhall joined Utah Tech’s president’s list; Michael Schubert of Castaic was named to Iowa State University’s dean’s list. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ SCVi Charter School is hosting its free Touch-a-Truck & Career Festival on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Professionals will be stationed at trucks (including a movie vehicle and a next-generation Post Office Vehicle) to offer career advice and guidance. Hometown Station
- ➤ Local West Ranch senior Brandon Chang was surprised with a $50,000 Edison Scholarship at his school’s College and Career Center on Thursday morning and named a National Merit Scholarship finalist. His achievement was supported by family, mentors and representatives from Southern California Edison (showing his strong STEM performance). Hometown Station
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita hired a herd of 600 goats to mow tall grass at Towsley Canyon along The Old Road to reduce fire risk; about 300 goats are already on site and the rest will arrive today. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. George Whitesides led a bipartisan letter urging federal appropriators to fully fund ShakeAlert, the West Coast early earthquake warning system that helps protect over 50 million people. The plan, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, could soon benefit local communities — boosting safety in areas like Santa Clarita. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala received the One Hart Award (presented by the William S. Hart Union High School District on March 26 at 4:15 p.m.) for her decade-long commitment to local students and families. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia boys golf led Tuesday’s Foothill League tournament at The Oaks Club, finishing 373 under junior Aidan Chroman and freshman Namo Thoontakhob who shot 70. They will play a non-league match at Sunset Hills against Thousand Oaks before the next league round on March 31. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 24, College of the Canyons softball beat L.A. Valley 10-9 on the road, led by freshman Jasmine Soriano’s six RBIs (a key moment in the close game), and moved to five wins in six games with three straight conference victories. SCVNews.com
- ➤ College of the Canyons won their fourth straight conference contest at Alisal Ranch Golf Course when a late surge on the back nine helped them overcome Santa Barbara City College and secure a three-shot win. The Cougars remain undefeated in conference play. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ College of the Canyons men's golf team won their fifth consecutive WSC event on Monday, March 23 at River Ridge Golf Course—scoring a team total of 292 with all four scoring players in the top eight—and will next compete on April 6 at Rancho Vista Golf Course. SCVNews.com
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