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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ David March Park has expanded by eight acres to include a baseball field, lighted basketball court, picnic pavilion, outdoor fitness equipment, and new parking lots. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated this living memorial to fallen deputy David March and the renewed community space for local families. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation student from College of the Canyons, will graduate with honors on June 5 after overcoming housing challenges in Santa Clarita. She credits local Umoja program support and an $86,000 scholarship that will help her study public relations at Biola University. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Public Library has announced its Summer Reading Program, 'Unearth a Story,' to help children build literacy skills through story times, crafts and reading challenges this summer (fun for all ages). Families can join at the library to make learning engaging. SCVNews.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ L.A. County Fire Department crews are handling a 7-acre brush fire called the Cactus Fire west of I-5's southbound lanes north of Lake Hughes Road near Castaic. Firefighters reported progress and deputies were dispatched as a precaution following a brief shelter-in-place order. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SCV Water released its 2026 Annual Consumer Confidence Report, which shows water from 2025 met strict state and federal drinking water standards. Customers can review the report online or request printed copies when they receive their bill insert by June 30 (SCV Water statement). Hometown Station
- ➤ City Manager Ken Striplin today urged residents to practice patience and safe driving amid rising road rage incidents. The Heads Up program is partnering with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to help defuse aggressive encounters on local roadways. SCVNews.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Healthcare leader Lisa Joins was named VP and chief human resources officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and joined on May 18. She brings over 25 years of experience from roles at Children's Hospital L.A., Keck Medicine of USC, and more — a move expected to strengthen patient care. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ LA County health officials issued an advisory ahead of World Cup matches (June 12 to July 10) to help local providers prepare for potential travel-linked illnesses as large numbers of international visitors are expected. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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