Daily
Santa Clarita
Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Santa Clarita.
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita offers a full week of events with the SCV Chamber 2025 Business Expo holding today — running from 4 pm to 8 pm at Valencia Town Center — and theaters presenting The Angel Next Door running June 27th to 28th, The Last Romance running June 28th to 29th, and World Builders running June 27th to 29th at Canyon Theatre Guild and The MAIN. Local activities include nature walks at Placerita Canyon, farm visits at Gilchrist Farm, and more special events planned through early July. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita pet owners are urged to prepare for Fourth of July fireworks as illegal displays are expected to frighten pets in neighborhoods like Newhall, firefighter Joshua May said. Authorities advise that owners secure their pets indoors — ensuring they are microchipped with updated ID tags and consulting veterinarians about anxiety treatments — to help prevent escapes and lost animals. Hometown Station
- ➤ Today, the City of Santa Clarita is hosting the 2025 World’s Largest Swim Lesson at the Aquatic Center from 10:30—11 a.m. The free event offers a short water safety talk and swim lessons led by American Red Cross lifeguards to help children learn to swim and prevent drowning. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hart District students competed at the NSDA nationals in Iowa from June 16-20, where West Ranch created its first Worlds School Debate team and junior Rohan Radharaj finished fourth in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Valencia High School sent three students and Ava Dinapoli placed second in Impromptu speech and reached quarterfinals in Extemporaneous Commentary — achievements that her coach praised. SCVNews.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air regulators at the South Coast Air Quality Management District ordered stricter monitoring at Chiquita Canyon Landfill after nearly 30 months of odor complaints from nearby residents — the new measures include expanded remote sensing, weekly drone methane inspections and daily cover maintenance, while landfill lawyers denied claims of delaying the hearing process. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Planning Commissioner Denise Lite refused to resign after Councilmember Laurene Weste demanded her removal on June 18, citing her prompt responses over the past nine months. Residents plan to speak at the City Council meeting on July 8 at 6 p.m. + the move is seen as a distraction from Weste’s undisclosed $750,000 fee negotiation. Hometown Station
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Circle of Hope hosted its fourth Hoedown for Hope fundraiser on June 21 at Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita to raise money for cancer patient programs. Guests enjoyed live music from the G3 Band and a silent auction as the event supported ongoing services for those affected by cancer. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We never have to worry about dead batteries and missed calls thanks to this portable power bank that can charge up to five devices at once. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Santa Clarita.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita resident Spencer Rathkamp, a 30-year-old professional mountain biker, is excited about the upcoming Haskell Canyon Bike Park Project—set to add 15 miles of trails over 380 acres north of Copper Hill Drive in Saugus—that will serve riders of all levels. He said the local mountain biking scene, which gained strength during COVID-19, continues to bring the community together through rides and bike clinics. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ More than a dozen gymnasts from Santa Clarita’s Gymnastics Olympica competed at the USA Gymnastics DP National Championships in Salt Lake City from May 8 to 11. Jada Kim won the Level 10 all-around title — teammates earned medals and secured college commitments. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
No new events today. You can submit one here.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay Connected Anywhere with This Powerful Portable Charger
Never worry about dead batteries or missed calls again. This high-capacity, portable power bank is a game-changer for anyone who relies on their devices throughout the day. With the ability to charge up to five devices at once, it’s perfect for families, professionals, and travelers alike.
Its compact design makes it easy to carry, while its powerful output ensures your phone, tablet, earbuds, and more stay fully charged no matter where you are. Say goodbye to low-battery anxiety and hello to uninterrupted productivity.
Whether you’re commuting, on vacation, or working remotely, this charger is your ultimate power solution. Stay connected, stay powered, and never miss a moment.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Santa Clarita.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't find fault, find remedy.
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