Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
Single Mothers Outreach celebrated 30 years of service on May 9 at Sand Canyon Country Club with a silent auction featuring 60 to 70 items and a $30 tequila tasting raffle.
The gala highlighted the organization’s work in expanding mental health support for single parents through therapy and mom to mom groups.
Scott Petri, 57, of Valencia, died after jumping off a bridge onto the 5 Freeway on Friday at about 9:45 p.m.—witnesses said he was seen on the Weldon Canyon overpass before he was struck by a vehicle and his parked car was found nearby.
On Saturday, an allegedly intoxicated man assaulted a CHP officer during a DUI investigation near the Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center — he was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and then booked into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station for DUI and assault.
California Highway Patrol arrested 20-year-old Kemar Conley in Canyon Country on Friday—after a call reported he allegedly held his girlfriend against her will—and he was booked into Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail.
The Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark Museum will host a special screening of 'Ghosts of California' with a live musical performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 — the event will offer a unique experience for local attendees.
West Ranch student Ellie Sienna Song won first place in the Congressional Art Competition when Congressman George Whitesides announced the winners on May 12—her digital art piece 'Flipped' will be exhibited in the U.S. Capitol.
Santa Clarita public libraries are launching the annual Summer Reading Program 'Level Up at Your Library' and need volunteers to help sign up members, hand out prizes and assist with activities.
Volunteers 14 and older must attend a mandatory orientation at The Centre before starting two-hour shifts between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from June 9 to July 25 — shifts available at Valencia, Old Town Newhall and Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Libraries.
Today, the Santa Clarita City Council meets in open session at City Hall at 6 p.m.—to hear a proposal for The Hartwell, a new five-story mixed-use building with 78 housing units and 5,200 square feet of commercial space at the corner of Main, Market and Railroad in Old Town Newhall. A closed session is set for 5:15 p.m.—to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations, with only the open session available for public attendance.
The California Department of Public Health warned recreational mussel gatherers not to eat mussels from the coast because they can carry dangerous toxins — the statewide quarantine is in effect until Oct.
31, and commercial mussels are safe since they are tested.
College of the Canyons led the 3C2A State Championship Tournament opening round on May 11 at Bayonet Golf Course when sophomore Ethan Posthumus made six birdies to give the team an eight-stroke lead on a par-72 course — the defending champions posted a score of 376.
Three players finished in the top 14 amid wind and fog — the second round started at 8:30 a.m. on May 12.
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