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Santa Clarita
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Badger, a 3-year-old Anatolian Shepherd mix (93 pounds), was brought to the Castaic Animal Care Center after roaming for two months and designated as rescue only after he attacked a small dog. Shelter staff issued a 72-hour plea for a qualified rescue organization (Animal ID A5733382) to find him a home with calm, compatible dogs. Hometown Station
- ➤ A GoFundMe has been launched to support the Castaic Lions Club Santa Float—an event that has brought joy to local children for 39 years. The float will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 14 to keep the cherished tradition alive. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The MAIN — an 81-seat theater in Old Town Newhall — has announced its 2026 season lineup, with 23 productions and monthly comedy nights that will feature comedy, drama and original works from January through June next year. Fans can look forward to a mix of fresh shows and returning audience favorites that will light up the stage. SCVNews.com
- ➤ In 1940, silent film star William S. Hart deeded three lots at the corner of Spruce and 11th Streets to American Legion Post 507—helping fund the community’s first movie theater. The deed was signed on November 6 and led to construction starting the next month—making the theater a local hub for nearly 25 years. Hometown Station
- ➤ John Boston proposed that Santa Clarita consider a statue of Anteaus—an ancient giant who gained strength from the earth—to honor the city’s natural spaces that help residents heal and grow stronger. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Local historian John Boston’s article recounted Santa Clarita’s rich past—from Rudolph Nickel founding the Acton Water Works in 1891 to a bank robbery manhunt and a wagon traveler naming Death Valley—and explained how these events shaped our community. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arene Oh, a senior at Valencia High School, was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal for meeting rigorous goals in volunteer service, personal development, and physical fitness—she completed the required service hours and expedition to earn the honor. The Hart District said her achievement places her among a select group of young leaders nationwide. Hometown Station
- ➤ Dr. McLain—dean of TMU’s School of Science—led students on a lab trip to Vasquez Rocks where they found the first fossil footprint in the park, believed to have come from a small dog-like creature. The county press release highlighted the discovery, and researchers are now working on a scientific article about the finding. Hometown Station
- ➤ College of the Canyons was named a 2025 Pathway Champion for excelling in Black transfer-level math after its default placement policy increased the success rate for Black students; Acting Superintendent/President Dr. Jasmine Ruys said the college’s new math support measures have narrowed equity gaps—highlighting its continued commitment to student success. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Valencia Vikings ended their playoff run Friday night when the Palos Verdes Sea Kings rallied for a comeback win—42–34—at home before their season ended. The victory sets up Palos Verdes for a championship opportunity next week. Hometown Station
- ➤ The Master’s University golf teams ended their fall season at the Firestorm Fall Invitational on Nov. 5 in Buckeye, Ariz—TMU’s men finished ninth with Seth Bishop placing sixth at three under par while the women finished sixth, led by Susan Tiffner and Hannah Ulibarri. The team will return next season in the West Coast Classic in Riverside on Feb. 9. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Six players from The Master's University's women's soccer team earned All-GSAC honors—including Player of the Year Maddy Traylor and Coach of the Year Esteban Chavez; the team will open postseason play today at 1 p.m. on Reese Field against the Soka Lions. SCVNews.com
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow.
~ Abraham Lincoln
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