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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley Relics Museum founder Tommy Gelinas donated the iconic Saugus Speedway scoreboard sign, which was kept in storage for eight years, to the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society nearly 20 years after the track closed. The sign will be displayed at Heritage Junction in Newhall once the society covers the crane and removal costs & raises funds through its GoFundMe campaign. Hometown Station
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Planet Fitness announced that its new club in Valencia at 27716 McBean Pkwy will open Sept. 6th at 10 a.m.—featuring a Ribbon Cutting event with local snacks and giveaways. New members can join now for $1 down and $15 per month—or $19.99 per month for the PF Black Card to access gym equipment and free training. SCVNews.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputies arrested Angel Santiago, 34, on Monday after he fled on a bicycle from Tractor Supplies in Canyon Country where he took about $500 in merchandise and was found with methamphetamine—he now faces felony theft and controlled substance charges. Hometown Station
- ➤ A 17-year-old alleged sexual assault suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after a high-speed chase in a stolen silver Hyundai—reportedly driving over 90 mph on the 14 Freeway near Escondido Canyon Road in Agua Dulce—that ended in a rollover crash with the teen sustaining minor injuries and a female passenger reporting pain. Hometown Station
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ All 14 schools in Saugus Union School District are honored as America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2024-2025 school year after being selected as All Stars by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation—recognizing the district's strong commitment to student physical and mental health. Superintendent Dr. Colleen Hawkins said the award reflects the dedicated efforts of educators and staff in making the schools healthier. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SCV Water will update its Urban Water Management Plan to boost long-term water supply, conservation, and climate resilience—this effort will engage the community through an online workshop on Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6—7 p.m. Participants will help shape the plan’s priorities and next steps for the region. Hometown Station
- ➤ The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a Zoom webinar on Sept. 18 at 10:30 a.m. to explain details for the 2026 Community Services and Arts Grants Program—nonprofit groups will learn about eligibility, timelines, and application requirements as $200,000 in funding has been approved for community and arts projects. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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