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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In celebration of Adopt A Shelter Dog Month, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control waived dog adoption fees at its seven centers on October 11 to promote pet adoptions. The department also partnered with L.A. County Library to hold adoption events—some held on October 11 and additional ones scheduled for October 16, 23, 29 and 30—to help families facing pet challenges. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita residents gathered Saturday for the annual Purple Walk Domestic Violence Awareness 5K to support the Child and Family Center's domestic violence services—registration began at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast from Hello Subaru of Valencia, and funds raised went toward emergency shelter, a crisis hotline, counseling, legal aid and education programs for survivors. Hometown Station
- ➤ In 1915 — the Surrey post office and town were renamed Saugus — marking an important moment in local history. SCVNews.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local residents lined up early Saturday at 19013 Golden Valley Rd., Unit 135 in the Plaza at Golden Valley for Dog Haus Santa Clarita’s grand opening—where the first 50 guests received exclusive merchandise and rewards members enjoyed free Haus Dogs. A live DJ, face painting and happy hour specials kept the festive celebration going until 11 p.m. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On October 11, 1885, Hortense Reynier Walker was born—she later united two pioneer families by marrying Frank Evans Walker and helped establish a homestead near Placerita Canyon. Her early life on a vineyard homestead laid the foundation for a legacy that is still celebrated in the local natural area. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Hart Hawks beat the Castaic Coyotes 49-0 on Friday night at Canyon High School—keeping their undefeated record in the Foothill League as junior Matix Frithsmith scored multiple touchdowns. The team will travel to Canyon next week to play the Cowboys and then head to Valencia. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Valencia girls’ golf edged West Ranch by one stroke in the fourth round at Vista Valencia golf course on Oct. 8 — Valencia scored 183 while West Ranch scored 184. Both coaches expect an intense match next week as the teams battle for the Foothill League title. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
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