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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita's 35th annual Concerts in the Park series will run from July 12 through Aug. 30 at Central Park — the free Saturday night tribute shows start at 7 p.m. with food trucks coming at 5 p.m. and several transit options offered to ease parking — city officials confirmed today. SCVNews.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three teenagers were arrested on the Fourth of July for allegedly assaulting a loss prevention officer and trying to steal merchandise at Macy’s in the 24600 block of McBean Parkway—deputies said the suspects fled in a blue Silverado truck before being caught—and the officer was treated for minor injuries. Hometown Station
- ➤ On July 7 at about 11:30 a.m., deputies responded to a Home Depot parking lot on Golden Triangle Road in Canyon Country where Luis Flores—42—allegedly threw a beer bottle at a deputy’s patrol car, shattering a window and prompting his arrest on charges of assault on a peace officer, vandalism, and drinking in public before he was taken for a medical evaluation and booked into jail. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee accepted an audit that confirmed $15.6 million in Measure E funds was correctly spent on college upgrades—highlighting adherence to state regulations and district policies. College officials praised their Business Services department for ensuring financial transparency in using the bond revenue. Hometown Station
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city and Green Santa Clarita are promoting Plastic Free July to cut single-use plastics and protect local land and waterways. Residents are encouraged to use reusable products (like cloth bags and ceramic mugs) and follow simple changes (such as avoiding bagged recycling) to lower waste. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A letter from Santa Clarita resident Jonathan Hatami argues against removing Denise Lite from the Planning Commission today, noting she fights for domestic violence victims and serves the community—an asset to all. Hatami, a longtime local, urges council members to let her continue her volunteer work for community safety and transparency. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Former Councilman TimBen Boydston urged the City Council to handle the discussion over Commissioner Denise Lite with caution — he warned that removing her without clear misconduct might risk her reputation and the city’s trust. The debate over her future is scheduled to be discussed today before the council’s summer recess. Hometown Station
- ➤ Former council member TimBen Boydston sent a letter to the Santa Clarita City Council saying the removal of Commissioner Denise Lite should only happen with clear proof that she did not do her job—he warned that a rushed decision could hurt her reputation and the city's image. He argued that any change should wait until the end of her current term. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita’s LASC-SCV U14 boys soccer team finished a strong season with a 31-2-1 record and four tournament championships since last September. They will travel to Colorado to face Central Washington Sounders on July 17 at 12:30 p.m. MDT at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park as they build on last year’s experience. Hometown Station
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