Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
The City of Santa Clarita launched Kaizen, a new online recreation registration system that offers a user-friendly interface with mobile access, digital membership cards and calendar syncing for class sign-ups.
Residents can explore Kaizen today, and fall registration for youth sports, afterschool programs and classes will start on July 1 — required documents for some youth programs should be uploaded before then — while summer programs remain on the current system.
On June 24, 1980, the Saugus Train Station was moved from its location on Bouquet Canyon Road at Drayton Street to Heritage Junction Historic Park at William S.
Hart County Park in Newhall—its relocation helped save the historic building from demolition.
Santa Clarita residents will enjoy three legal fireworks displays this Fourth of July—one at Valencia Town Center after the mall closes at about 9:15 p.m., one at Richard Rioux Park in Stevenson Ranch with festivities starting at 6 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9 p.m.—and one at Six Flags Magic Mountain on both July 4 and 5 at 9:15 p.m. Authorities remind residents that homemade fireworks remain illegal—only professional displays are allowed.
In-N-Out Burger filed a lawsuit against YouTuber Bryan Arnett for filming a prank video at its closed Valencia location on Easter Sunday.
The complaint alleges that Arnett posed as an employee, made vulgar remarks to customers, and posted false claims on social media — his videos have since been removed — as the chain defends its brand.
Ava DiNapoli, a senior at Valencia High, took second in Impromptu Speaking at the NSDA National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa yesterday.
She earned the honor among thousands of students and runs public speaking workshops for kids in fourth to seventh grades—demonstrating her dedication and skill.
California Credit Union Foundation awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Saugus High School senior Nathan Lieber on June 24 as part of its annual College Scholarship Program—20 college-bound students received awards for their academic and community achievements.
The program, established in 2005, supports students planning to attend an accredited college or university.
The Sulphur Springs Union School District board will consider the next school year’s budget and LCAP today at 7 p.m. at their administration office—if approved, the plan will move to the LA County Office of Education by July 1.
On June 24 at 2:38 p.m., the local division of CalRTA held its annual scholarship luncheon where 16 high school students received $1,000 scholarships and 65 people attended — the organization also awarded $200 grants to new teachers.
The group will meet again in September — continuing its support for local educators.
The Santa Clarita City Council reviewed the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map and key safety projects at its meeting Tuesday — including a CALFIRE ordinance reading, a design contract for railroad improvements, and a construction contract for the Haskell Canyon Bike Park project. The meeting was held at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
During Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste asked to add an agenda item to remove Commissioner Denise Lite from the Planning Commission because she said she received no regular communication—she needed better support to do her job; Council Members Bill Miranda and Patsy Ayala supported her request while Jason Gibbs opposed it. Commissioner Lite said she received only one email and one phone call from Weste and linked the request to her earlier questions about the Hartwell project, and the council also discussed e-bike safety and updated fire hazard maps.
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