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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Include Everyone Project SCV will launch adaptive performing arts classes for individuals of all abilities starting Monday, August 18 at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center in Valencia—classes are open to ages five through adult and need no prior experience. SCVNews.com
- ➤ As students return to school, Santa Clarita leaders say parents should check e-bike features because some high-powered bikes are not allowed on trails or streets unless registered, insured and ridden by a licensed rider — the sheriff’s office plans to issue fines over $500 for rule violations. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Dig Deep Theatre will host its first annual Dig Deep Dash 5K Run/Walk on October 5 at West Creek Park with over 200 runners and walkers expected to join the rain-or-shine event. Registration begins at 7 a.m.—entry is $45 in advance and $55 on the day while all participants will receive a unique medal and prizes for top finishers and best costume. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Burlington took over the lease for the former JOANN Fabrics space on June 1 and paid $35,041 to finalize the deal—its expansion plan aims to add 100 new stores by year’s end, though no opening date is set—local customers may see the new store in the future. Hometown Station
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that 34-year-old Matthew David Wagner is not mentally fit to stand trial for assaulting a deputy with his car at a Trader Joe’s parking lot last week—criminal proceedings will pause until his mental health is reviewed on Aug 20. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ A Missouri man was arrested on felony burglary charges after breaking into a Valencia building around 2:40 a.m. Monday & using a stove, according to the sheriff’s spokesperson. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita Arts will host the 4th Annual Business for Artists Conference on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy) where industry experts will share key strategies with artists; early registration is needed because space is limited. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College of the Canyons was chosen by the Umoja Community Education Foundation to launch a new Umoja program this fall that will offer a dedicated village space next to the Intercultural Center for support and mentoring. The program will include two transferable courses each year—focusing on African-centered texts and culturally responsive teaching—to boost student success. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita Community College District was chosen by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office to host the new Security Center, which will guide colleges and districts on cybersecurity, offer workshops and training, run a paid internship program for students, and provide free services—James Temple will lead the project and Hsiawen Hull will manage information security. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares opened her new Valencia office on Tuesday, Aug. 5 to welcome community leaders and residents and offer hands-on help with local issues. Her office has already helped locals receive over $256,000 in assistance and she said her priority bill to cut gasoline prices by 30 cents per gallon will be presented next month. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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