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Santa Clarita
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The city will host a teen outdoor overnight camp at Castaic Lake from Aug. 8 to 10 — offering a safe place for teens to explore outdoor adventures and build leadership skills. SCVNews.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 88-year-old man named Antonio Gomez died when his car crashed on The Old Road near Weldon Canyon Road in Newhall Saturday around 12:15 p.m.—a driver in a second vehicle was taken to the hospital with injuries. Hometown Station
- ➤ On August 4, a small brush fire burned near backyards on Seco Canyon Road in Saugus — firefighters stopped the flames from reaching homes and no injuries were reported. Hometown Station
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On August 4, a man was arrested for felony DUI after he crashed an off-road vehicle near Rowher Flats, causing his female passenger to be flown by helicopter to Henry Mayo Hospital + firefighters freed him from the wreck. Hometown Station
- ➤ A Palmdale man was arrested this weekend on felony sexual assault charges linked to a March 3 incident—detectives tracked him to Santa Clarita and booked Luis Mejia, 41, into the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Monday afternoon, deputies reported that two men at Sprouts parking lot in Valencia approached car owners by claiming tire issues (one suspect was described as in his early 20s) before stealing wallets from cars, and the suspects remain at large. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After five years of work and fundraising, the Saugus Train Station Museum opened Phase 1 of its depot on August 4th with a restored Agent's office & temporary exhibits in the waiting room; Leon Worden said the team is building display cases, a historic SP route map, and a commissioned carving while planning future phases to expand the museum. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita is preparing for the new school year as city leaders focus on safety and free learning resources at the public library—parents are urged to stay alert on congested streets and verify the legality of e-bikes—while local partners work together to support students' success. SCVNews.com
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita residents will join the 30th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. along the riverbed near Wiley Canyon Road (close to Via Princessa Bridge and east of Orchard Village Road). Volunteers must pre-register by Thursday, Sept. 19, wear closed-toe shoes, and bring sunscreen and a hat to receive a free transit day pass on the day of the event. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ This summer, Ricky Ojeda pitched for Team USA in Japan during the 45th Collegiate All-Star Championship Series and registered nine strikeouts in three appearances — a milestone for the Valencia native who called his experience a dream come true and aims for a spot in the LA Olympics. He said competing on an international stage helped him grow as a player. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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