Daily
Santa Clarita
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ As summer nears, Santa Clarita families are advised to learn e-bike rules & check with local bike shops for guidance on classifications and gear. Law enforcement reminds riders to slow down on shared trails and streets to avoid accidents. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita nonprofits are invited to submit proposals for Make a Difference Day volunteer projects scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24. The city will coordinate volunteers and review submissions due by Friday, July 31 with responses by Monday, Aug. 3. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Dink for a Cause is a round-robin pickleball tournament supporting the National Marrow Donor Program scheduled for June 6-7 at 7:30 a.m. at The Paseo Club on Dickason Drive in Valencia, where everyone can join and enter a raffle, with registration closing June 2 at midnight. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 28, 2005, hundreds gathered in Old Town Newhall for the opening of Veterans Historical Plaza to honor American veterans. The plaza features memorial art, benches and story stations that continue to celebrate community heritage. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Master Chorale will perform American Remembrance—celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with iconic works—on Sunday, June 7 at 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a May 19 board meeting, Saugus Union School District reviewed its 2026 Connectedness Survey, noting a 20% rise in staff and 7% in family participation and better peer respect while fewer students liked school. Officials will meet June 2 and adopt the LCAP on June 30. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Canyon Country’s Uni Jeon and Alexander Browne earned spots on fall 2025 president’s lists at Ohio University and Mississippi State University by meeting strict GPA requirements. Santa Clarita’s Ashley Leon graduated from UT Austin in December with a master’s in human development and family sciences (ahead of May commencement ceremonies). The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ 255 graduates celebrated a commencement ceremony at Cougar Stadium at College of the Canyons Thursday night as principal Ben Wobrock led the event and awarded English teacher Eve Itaya, who closed a 35-year career. Graduates also enjoyed speeches and musical performances marking their new beginning. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 27, Saugus High School held its graduation at College of the Canyons, where 596 students earned diplomas and honors (including National Merit and state seal of civic engagement). Principal Peterson Henry urged graduates to cherish the moment and continue learning as they move forward. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday near Castaic Lake, inmates from Pitchess Detention Center trained under Los Angeles County Fire Department supervision & CDCR for the upcoming fire season. They practiced rigorous firebreak techniques and physical conditioning to prepare for wildland firefighting support. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Los Angeles County Public Health launched a heat dashboard that tracks emergency department visits & deaths from extreme heat as temperatures rise over the coming months. The tool shows data by age and region and will guide targeted prevention for vulnerable groups. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ College of the Canyons sophomore Hazel Rhodes was named Western State Conference Female Track Athlete of the Year after winning back-to-back 400m state championships and multiple titles at the April meets — with coach Lindie Kane and assistant coach Denean Howard-Hill recognized for their leadership. SCVNews.com
- ➤ West Ranch Wildcats and Castaic Coyotes shared the Foothill League title as seniors Connor Clayton and Andrew Bond earned co-player honors and West Ranch's Orlando Gutierrez was named pitcher of the year on May 28. These awards highlight local high school sports achievements. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
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