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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families can take photos with Santa at Valencia Town Center through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 + the event offers a festive, free way to share wish lists and celebrate the holidays. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted its annual Board Holiday Luncheon to honor volunteers and honorees for supporting its youth programs. The event recognized board members, volunteers, staff, and families at one of its 13 locations. SCVNews.com
- ➤ 38-year-old Acton mother Kim Roberts died unexpectedly on Wednesday, leaving her husband Ryan and two young children while community members recall her warm spirit as plans for a family Christmas gathering were halted. Hometown Station
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hanukkah (an eight-day celebration) begins on Sunday, Dec. 21, when a communal menorah lighting will be held at the Valencia mall at 5 p.m. Families will honor tradition as they gather for blessings and enjoy foods fried in oil. Hometown Station
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society hosted its first Polar Express Experience, combining a festive train ride on the vintage Mogul 1629 with holiday storytime and artifact displays (including local relics) for over 300 families. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Old Town Newhall Public Library will host Regency Blend: a Tea Making Social on Dec. 19 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 24500 Main St. It promises a friendly tea-making experience for locals to enjoy together. SCVNews.com
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Phoebe is a friendly 4-year-old Cane Corso/Pit Bull mix available for adoption at the Castaic Animal Care Center (31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road) and is known for easy walks and gentle hugs; the shelter urges anyone seeking a loving pet to bring her home this holiday season. Hometown Station
- ➤ Robert Lamoureux, a Valencia contractor with decades of experience, advised first-time pool owners to focus on debris control and maintain automated cleaning equipment since cooler weather uses fewer chemicals and unsecured covers can endanger children & pets. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ On Dec. 11, 2025, the Sturdyvin family's house on West Riversbridge Way glowed with candy cane outlines, giant inflatable Santa with a firetruck twist and handmade garlands, keeping a decade-long tradition that brightened neighborhood holiday spirit as residents admired festive displays. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the CIF Southern Section named four Santa Clarita girls’ volleyball players to its All-CIF teams, with three from West Ranch High School including standout Dani Clewis (the Foothill League Player of the Year) and Saugus’s Taylor Stires also earning honors. Hometown Station
- ➤ Golden Valley boys basketball won 43-28 over Hart on Friday night to remain unbeaten in Foothill League play. The Grizzlies improved to 5-4 overall and 3-0 in league play while Hart slipped to 4-4, and Golden Valley will face Canyon on Jan. 6. Hometown Station
- ➤ College of the Canyons men’s basketball won 83-69 (Wednesday, Dec. 10) at L.A. City College with 43 bench points led by freshman Thomas Pickens’ 21 points. The Cougars will face Solano College at 1 p.m. today. SCVNews.com
- ➤ Saugus teams lead both boys and girls Foothill League soccer with perfect records after wins over Valencia and West Ranch, and they will host Hart (Dec. 18, 5 p.m.) as competition continues. SCVNews.com
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