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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita will host its December Community Hike on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at William S. Hart Park — participants should meet by the Ranch House. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita Valley residents saw the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday night + it carried 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Sonic booms were reportedly heard in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting a toy drive at several SCV locations until Dec. 10, asking residents to donate new or sealed toys, board games, stuffed animals, and craft supplies for children 17 and younger—gift wrap should not be used. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clint Lilley from Santa Clarita won Best Western Short Film for his film ‘The Geisha and The Gunfighter’ in October at the Independent Shorts Awards – his film also was named runner-up for Best Short of the Season and earned Platinum awards for Western Short and Actor. The film was shot locally in the Santa Clarita Valley and tells a story of revenge and redemption in the American West. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita residents seeking a quirky holiday outing can attend the immersive A Christmas Carol Cocktail Experience on Dec. 18 and 19 at the Grand Annex Music Hall in San Pedro—this 90-minute performance pairs a dark, Victorian twist on the Dickens tale with four holiday-themed cocktails. The event is for adults 21 and older, and ticket buyers can choose their preferred time slot. Hometown Station
- ➤ Santa Clarita International Film Festival will debut the SCIFF Comedy Festival on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at The American Legion in Newhall—a two-night event offering stand-up competitions, expert feedback, and prizes including a headlining slot at the Ice House for the winning comic. The festival, hosted by comedian Lauren Caputo, gives rising talent a chance to grow their careers. SCVNews.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Caltrans announced that I-405 will have lane reductions in Sepulveda Pass starting at 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and ending at 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 — the freeway will be reduced to three lanes each way — and drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Mayor Bill Miranda said 2025 has been challenging and rewarding as wildfires burned more than 10,000 acres and destroyed over 16,000 structures (from the Eaton, Palisades, and Hughes fires) while the city welcomed William S. Hart Park and renovated Old Orchard Park to offer families new outdoor spaces. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Santa Clarita will mark 38 years of cityhood on Monday, Dec. 15th as local leaders celebrate growth from a housing boom to major improvements like the opening of Pioneer Oil Refinery Park, the transfer of William S. Hart Park, and the new River of Lights at Central Park—with work also progressing on the 720-acre Haskell Canyon Bike Park. Locally generated tax dollars support projects in safety, jobs and transportation to build a stronger community. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia girls’ soccer lost 3-1 to Quartz Hill at home on Dec. 1 with senior Sasha Vera scoring from a long kick — the team played two different styles in each half. Coach Brian Miller said the loss offered lessons — the Vikings will begin Foothill League play on Thursday against Hart at 5 p.m. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ Over Thanksgiving weekend, the Valencia baseball program held its annual alumni game and hosted its first Grand Slam Dinner featuring MLB player Keston Hiura, who was inducted into the Valencia Baseball Hall of Fame—he returned with family to honor his roots—while former players from many decades also rejoined the event. Hometown Station
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