Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
One person died in a car crash — a Nissan Altima swerved off a small cliff on southbound I-5 near the 405 interchange and ignited a brush fire at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday.
Over Labor Day weekend, Santa Clarita police made 48 arrests—including 16 for DUI and eight for domestic violence—with 21 non-residents and 27 locals charged with various felonies and misdemeanors.
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir will host Voices United on October 11 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Santa Clarita with a mass choir workshop from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and a gospel concert at 7:00 PM to help launch a new community choir in response to recent wildfires and social challenges. Singers and music lovers of all levels can register now with workshop tickets priced from $20 to $40 while the concert is free.
By mid-summer, California experienced 4,195 wildfires burning 201,295 acres, destroying over 16,333 structures and taking at least 30 lives—reminding Santa Clarita residents to follow the Ready, Set, Go plan by keeping defensible space and preparing an evacuation go-bag.
Local officials also thanked county firefighters and partners for their dedicated service.
The city announced its State of the City event will be held on Oct.
16 at 3 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center— the event will celebrate William S. Hart Park and honor Santa Clarita's history and progress.
The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
4 at James Foster Elementary—22500 Pamplico Drive in Saugus.
TMU's women's volleyball team won a five-set match against No. 20 Midland University at the CSM Labor Day Classic in Omaha, Neb.
The Lady Mustangs are 7 to 1 on the season and will host Arizona Christian Firestorm in their home opener on Sept. 6 at 1 p.m.
Local high school football teams played two non-league games during Labor Day weekend and trends are emerging for the season.
Valencia, Saugus, and other teams will face new challenges on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 as they prepare at home and away — scores ranged from big wins to tough losses.
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