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Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Clarita marked a year of success in 2025 by celebrating major community milestones — including holiday events and shows for local residents. The city highlighted a range of achievements that have brought neighbors together. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Six Flags Magic Mountain announced plans to dismantle two longtime rides, including the 70-year-old Magic Flyer and a steel swing ride thought to be Tweety’s Escape (each $10K), per demolition permits filed with Los Angeles County; replacement attractions have not been detailed. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A festive Christmas hominy casserole recipe featuring creamy cottage cheese, mild green chiles, and melted Colby Jack is highlighted as a cozy side dish for holiday gatherings in Santa Clarita — the recipe comes from Becky Hallstrom of Edmond, offering a welcome twist for family meals. Hometown Station
- ➤ Indie Films R Us has announced a partnership with the Santa Clarita International Film Festival to expand distribution opportunities for local independent filmmakers. The new move is expected to boost community film culture. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The City of Santa Clarita is hosting the 'Travel and Adventure' art exhibition at City Hall First Floor Gallery (23920 Valencia Boulevard), showcasing works by artists like Justin Poole that capture global exploration. The juried show is on view now through March 4. SCVNews.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Saugus Union School District board met on Wednesday, Dec. 10 (closed session) to discuss an offer from Marc Homes, LLC for the former Santa Clarita Elementary School campus. Several residents raised concerns about transparency and potential housing development, and no decision was made. Hometown Station
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials approved plans for 1,500 new homes near the dam’s flood path, and local expert Dr. Gene Dorio urges that safety studies and evacuation plans be conducted for residents (including schools and nearby facilities) to address potential risks. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nine Foothill League girls’ flag football players earned CIF honors after the season, including Hart’s Jessica Gutierrez who led in receiving yards (earning league Player of the Year) as the CIF Southern Section recognized talent from four schools. Hometown Station
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