Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
A Valencia High School student, 17, was arrested on campus Wednesday morning in connection with the April 28 explosion in a Saugus neighborhood—after more than 50 reports of illegal fireworks near Plum Canyon Park over several months, another teen was detained on $75,000 bail.
Santa Clarita was chosen as the first stop for Drum Corps International’s national tour — the city will host the DCI Gold Showcase on July 9 at College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium — where 12 drum corps will perform for over 5,000 people, and special workshops for local students will add extra value.
Santa Clarita will offer many events in the coming days including the Newhallywood Silent Film Festival from May 23–25 at Newhall Community Center and a portrait art show by Ezra Turin running from May 23 until June 29 at Canyon Theater Guild.
Other planned activities include a theater production of Wild Dust, community nature programs, farm visits at Gilchrist Farm, and local sports and car show events through the end of May.
Scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, the WiSH Upon a Car Showcase will be held in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center to raise funds for student programs in the William S.
Hart Union High School District. The family-friendly event will feature a diverse car show, live music by Brass Cadillac, vendor booths, food trucks and a bar for adults 21 and older—registration is $30 by May 29 or $45 on site, with entrance at $5 per person and free admission for kids under 5.
On Wednesday night, the Hart School board met (with one member joining by phone) and gave a standing ovation to the Valencia High School choir for its competition win while approving contracts for new programs, transportation, and building improvements (honoring long-serving staff and a student board member).
SCV Water announced that Scout Days will run from June 24 to July 31 to teach local Scouts ages 6-18 about water conservation at the E.G.
'Jerry' Gladbach Water Treatment Plant + the program features hands-on tours and badge activities with early registration urged as spaces are limited.
The CHP will begin its Memorial Day holiday enforcement on Friday, May 23 at 6:01 p.m. and continue through Monday, May 26 at 11:59 p.m.—officers will patrol with low-profile vehicles to catch impaired, reckless drivers and seatbelt violators as they work to keep all road users safe.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department urges drivers to look carefully for motorcycles as warmer weather brings more riders to the road.
The agency advises drivers to check mirrors—especially when changing lanes—and motorcyclists to wear the proper gear for safety.
Today, The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center hosts the Spring Hockey Cup Tournament, the largest event to date where 47 teams will play 97 games on NHL, Olympic and Pond rinks until Monday, May 26.
The family-friendly event offers Sibling Camp Chillin’ for kids and local food from The Grille and The Top Shelf.
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