Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NorthPark Community Church will host its annual free Cookies With Santa event on Dec. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 27927 Smyth Drive—attendees can enjoy festive treats and holiday cheer. SCVNews.com
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was taken to the hospital after an alleged overdose at Hart High School in Newhall around 10:15 a.m.—the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed the report. Hometown Station
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Monday, Dec. 1 from 4:30 to 5 p.m. — the event will take place at 23453 Lyons Ave. in Santa Clarita. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita invites artists to submit work for its ‘Travel & Adventure’ juried exhibition with submissions due Dec. 1 and the work on view at City Hall’s First Floor Gallery in Valencia from Dec. 9 through March 4. Artists must hand-deliver their pieces and follow size, weight, and installation guidelines with an art reception set for Jan. 9—ensuring all key details for participation are met. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Persona Grata: Portraits exhibition by Heidi Brueckner at The MAIN until Jan. 14 — the show features large oil and mixed-media paintings that explore self and storytelling. The exhibit uses bold colors and unexpected materials to bring each portrait to life. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its 18th Annual Family Literacy Festival on Dec 6 at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—featuring carnival games, crafts, and interactive displays including Library Express and the new Mobile Command Unit. Families can also visit the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market—adding food options to an event that promotes reading and hands-on learning. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously appointed Sarah Silva as the new director of facilities, planning, and construction. She will begin on Dec. 8—her local experience and construction background are expected to help improve school facilities. Hometown Station
- ➤ Art teacher Nancy James at Rio Norte Junior High led a project on Oct. 27 where art students turned monster drawings by living skills students into 3D sculptures—an initiative now in its second year that has improved student communication. The project brought together creative minds and has fostered stronger connections among peers. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita Transit and Santa Clarita Arts announced the winner of the Zero-Emission TAP Card Art Contest held to celebrate the first wave of zero-emission vehicles coming this winter. Joey Camins earned the honor from 84 entries—his hand-drawn design showing a transit vehicle amid a lush landscape will appear on 1,000 limited-edition TAP cards distributed free at select transit events over the coming year. Hometown Station
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saugus Centurions reached the CIF-SS semifinals today after a 28 to 27 overtime comeback win against Calabasas in rainy play that saw them rally from a 21 to 7 halftime deficit. Running back Ty Hall scored four touchdowns and rushed for 162 yards — his performance was key — as the team prepares for their next playoff game. Hometown Station
- ➤ Valencia standout Eliana Saga was named Girls Golfer of the Year by the Foothill League for the second straight season after finishing tied for 11th at the CIF State Girls Golf Championship at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach. She posted an even-par 71 and became the first golfer—male or female—to compete at the state level. Hometown Station
- ➤ Quincy Phillips scored 30 points as The Master's University men’s basketball team won a 106-89 exhibition game against the Nelson Warriors on Nov. 19 at The MacArthur Center. The Mustangs will face No. 19 Oregon Tech on Monday, Nov. 24 and Southern Oregon on Tuesday (3 p.m. start) in the HIU Thanksgiving Tournament. SCVNews.com
- ➤ College of the Canyons women's golf team ended its title hopes when heavy rain canceled Monday's round at Alisal Ranch River Course — final scores from Sunday's play set team rankings. Orange Coast College won the state championship — while defending champion Kitabatake tied for the individual lead but lost on a tiebreaker to Tessa Hernandez. SCVNews.com
- ➤ College of the Canyons women's basketball beat Riverside City College 51-46 on November 18 with freshmen Lili Martinez scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds and Kathy Artiga adding double-digit scores, and the win moved the Cougars to a 3-3 record plus ended Riverside City's win streak. SCVNews.com
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