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Santa Clarita
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Belcaro Valencia 55+ community raised fire safety concerns during a Santa Clarita City Council meeting on Apr. 28. They are urging city, Edison, and county officials to develop a comprehensive fire protection plan before peak wildfire season, citing limited evacuation routes and high fire risk. Hometown Station
- ➤ Residents and families can attend a ribbon cutting for the expanded David March Park on Monday, June 1, at 10 a.m. at David March Park (28310 North Via Joyce Drive in Saugus). SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita community is invited to join a grand opening and ribbon cutting at the new McDonald's restaurant (27761 Valley Center Drive) on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m. SCVNews.com
- ➤ James Dalton, chef for Mookie Betts (Los Angeles Dodgers), has opened Table 504 at 26306 Diamond Place, offering in-house dining and catering options Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bowman High held its 33rd annual Day of the Artist and Poet festival on Thursday, showcasing live student poetry readings and an outdoor art gallery tied to the 'Broken & Beautiful' anthology. Families, students & staff celebrated creativity, self-expression and community in a day that highlighted resilience and identity. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Marlee Lauffer, head of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation and VP of Marketing and Communications, announced her retirement effective June 19. Since joining in 2015 (when she began boosting fundraising and community outreach), she will continue supporting the hospital in Valencia. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The California Department of Public Health updated the state's WIC benefits today by expanding food options such as whole grains, yogurt, plant-based milk and canned fish to support healthier families. Local WIC agencies and authorized grocers are ready to assist with the transition — providing updated apps and shopping guides. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The California Department of Public Health is monitoring four Californians exposed to the Andes hantavirus after a cruise ship outbreak aboard the MV Hondius. Two have returned home and two remain in Nebraska under federal oversight before returning for further health assessments, while the public risk remains extremely low. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Five local softball teams begin CIF-SS playoffs on May 14 and 15, with Saugus versus Brea Olinda at Saugus High School and West Ranch, Valencia, Hart, and Santa Clarita Christian playing on the road. Each team aims to build on a strong season to make a deep run. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Foothill League selected five baseball teams for the playoffs today; league officials added an at-large team to the four guaranteed spots to complete the lineup. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Four Foothill League softball teams were selected for the CIF Southern Section playoffs; one team will compete in Division 2, one in Division 3 and two in Division 4 as games begin on May 14. SCVNews.com
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