Daily
Santa Clarita
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ruby, a 2-year-old pitbull, & Midnight, a 3-year-old pitbull, have been at the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center since early March and are seeking homes. Visitors may adopt them Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Saturday, May 16, 70 graduating seniors were recognized at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center for enlisting in the U.S. armed services; they received medals + copies of the Constitution after taking the enlistee oath, with retired Maj. Gen. Mark MacCarley and Kiwanis officials presenting the awards. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The WiSH Foundation held its annual car show at Valencia Town Center on Saturday, May 16 (raising funds for student wellness programs in the Hart district) with over 100 vehicles, and the event featured a beer garden, kids corner and DJ that attracted loyal locals and new visitors. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Veterans Guitar Alliance is accepting applications from Santa Clarita Valley veterans for free guitar lessons & plans to offer hands-on music instruction at no cost. Interested veterans should apply now to join the program. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ City Cinemas returns with free outdoor movie nights at local parks every fourth Friday from June through September, where families can enjoy films and food truck treats. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Six Flags Magic Mountain announced its new attraction, Looney Tunes Land, will open this summer. The park plans a grand opening celebration on June 6 — special previews begin today. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Project 691 Robotics held a showcase at West Ranch High on Saturday, May 16 to display a robot that can move, throw objects and climb. The team will host a summer camp to teach middle schoolers computer aided design and JAVA programming. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved Nina Zamora as the new Director of Special Programs, effective July 1. Zamora—an alumna and former principal at Bowman High School—will manage special programs and categorical funding with her deep district ties. Hometown Station
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Metrolink is running on a weekend schedule for Memorial Day weekend starting today. Riders can enjoy a $10 SoCal Day Pass with unlimited rides and free trips for children under 18 on Saturday and Sunday — service is adjusted on selected lines and Rail2Rail is suspended until May 27. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita announced a new episode of its official podcast Santa Clarita Voices featuring SCV Sheriff Captain Brandon Barclay — the episode offers local insight into law enforcement work. SCVNews.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness launches its sixth High School Summer Pass program to offer free gym access and training for teens 14-19 from June 1 through Aug. 31. Powered by Gymshark, the initiative provides exclusive discounts at local clubs (Soledad Canyon and McBean Parkway). SCVNews.com
- ➤ Amber Krystal overcame a serious health crisis — marked by blood clots and heart issues — to win a half marathon at Griffith Park in early May. She credits her recovery to steadfast faith and the support of her church group re:generation. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Ulibarri ended her college golf career by missing the cut at the NAIA Women’s Golf Championships on May 21 at Eagle Crest Golf Club (she finished 12-over) and shared a memorable father-daughter walk up the final hole. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Master's University runner Hunter Roy broke his own 800m record on May 21 at the NAIA Championships in Asheville, N.C. TMU’s Emmanuel De Leon also raced in the 10,000m final (adding to a strong performance on day two). SCVNews.com
- ➤ Golden Valley's playoff run ended Friday, May 22 with a 5 to 2 loss to South El Monte Eagles; coach Marc Kennedy said his team lost momentum after earlier wins in Division 7 baseball playoffs. Trinity advanced to the semifinals with a comeback win + Saugus was eliminated from the playoffs. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Santa Clarita
Welcome to the Daily Santa Clarita, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Santa Clarita, California community. If you like the Daily Santa Clarita, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Santa Clarita.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Santa Clarita and across California. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Santa Clarita
A free Santa Clarita community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailysantaclarita.com/sitemap