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Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city will present the Great American Campout at William S. Hart Park on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Residents can look forward to an outdoor camping experience that brings community fun. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated more than 18 tons of food on Thursday at Santa Clarita Grocery to help 800 families facing food insecurity amid rising local demand. Community partners, including city council members and postal carriers, also supported efforts that filled nearly empty shelves. Hometown Station
- ➤ Registration is open for the SCV Fourth of July Parade + set for July 4, the event will celebrate 250 years of freedom by honoring people, places and history in our community. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paul Butler, a Santa Clarita client partner with Newleaf Training and Development, explains how poor leadership and self-serving behavior drive high job turnover + frequent career changes in local workplaces. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The city presents 'Flowing into Familiar' by Olga Shiller at Canyon Country Community Center; the exhibition is on view now through July 29. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Newhallywood Silent Film Festival in Old Town Newhall will run Friday through Sunday, May 22-24. The event will feature rare screenings, live ragtime music, guest speakers + tributes to silent film legends Rudolph Valentino and F.W. Murnau. SCVNews.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Wildlife experts are tracking a black bear seen in a tree near Lost and Sand Canyon Roads on Thursday — it later crossed CA 14 and moved to Canyon Palms, and officials say the bear is not a public threat. Hometown Station
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans will close lanes in both directions on I-5 near Castaic from May 18 to May 21 to complete a pavement rehabilitation project. SCVNews.com
- ➤ SCV Water's communications team received the Public Relations Society of America Silver Anvil Award for its strong in-house campaign and community outreach. The award marks their success in sharing important water messages with local residents. SCVNews.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Samuel Dixon Family Health Center hosts its 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser today at Lucky Luke Brewing (25108 Rye Cyn Loop) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger as title sponsor and team registrations of $100 supporting local behavioral health services. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Work Well business and wellness summit on Thursday, May 14 at Henry Mayo Center in Valencia. Doctor Darren Himeles offered sleep tips for better health while attendees joined a panel discussion afterward. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jack Jack is a 3-year-and-3-month-old Terrier mix recently surrendered to the animal shelter and now needs a forever home at 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Golden Valley baseball made history with its first postseason win by defeating University Prep 5-1 on its home field. Coach Marc Kennedy said the team will take the field next Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. for the CIF-SS Division 7 playoffs. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita's The Cube will host the Memorial Day weekend hockey tournament featuring a special girls division (including out-of-state teams that supported the Lady Flyers after a January crash) from May 21 to May 25. Girls teams will play four games each. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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