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Santa Clarita
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trust for Public Land announced today that Santa Clarita was ranked 42nd nationally (among the 100 most populous cities) in its annual ParkScore index, which measures park access, investment, acreage, equity, and amenities. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Metrolink is offering complimentary rides for cyclists today + including Arrow service trains for Bike Day. Riders can board at local stations to take part in this holiday cycling event. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita hosts a busy week of local events. The Memorial Day Ceremony honors heroes on Monday, May 25th at Eternal Valley Memorial Park (10 am), SENSES Block Party enlivens Main Street today from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Artist Day offers creative fun at Rancho Camulos Museum on Saturday, May 23rd (8 am to 4 pm). Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge No. 2379 sponsored a Canyon Country Little League Challenger Division team that offers adaptive baseball for children and teens (ages 4 to 15). Their donation provided equipment, uniforms and resources to help players take the field with confidence. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Old Town Newhall Branch is hosting a free Plan with Peace workshop on Saturday, May 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. community members can join to learn practical strategies for achieving calm and effective planning. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Metrolink will run on a weekend schedule from Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 and offer a $10 SoCal Day Pass to riders, making Memorial Day travel more affordable and convenient. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Old Town Newhall Branch of the library will mark the legacy of George Takei’s 'They Called Us Enemy' on May 22. Community members can visit the library to reflect on the exhibit's themes. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Cher, the iconic singer with roots in Placerita Canyon was born on May 20, 1946, and her family’s legacy includes land bordering Golden Valley Open Space; her local heritage shows how a global music icon is tied to our community history. Hometown Station
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Magic Mountain reached a new consent decree that requires a water treatment system and $2 million for Santa Clara River restoration — including a $730,000 project to remove a concrete barrier blocking the endangered southern steelhead trout's migration. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The CHP will begin a Holiday Enforcement Period on Memorial Day weekend from Friday, May 22 at 6 p.m. through Monday, May 25 at 11:59 p.m. on local roads to remind drivers and passengers to buckle up to prevent injuries — a step that can save lives. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia’s senior Dylan Murphy (Player of the Year) led his team to a league title in the 2026 All-Foothill League boys volleyball announcement, joining two other Valencia seniors on the First Team that marked a standout season for the Vikings. Hometown Station
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Beverly Sills
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