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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Clarita. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count will need volunteers Jan. 20-22 to record data on the homeless population in Santa Clarita + give local officials key information for planning services. SCVNews.com
- ➤ JCI volunteers hosted the Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive at the College of the Canyons University Center on Saturday, drawing 803 children to receive gifts and free food while enjoying games and activities – easing financial hardships for many families. The event united community members to celebrate the holiday season. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar titled 'Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online' on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (local business owners can join online). SCVNews.com
- ➤ The SCV Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2026 Business Choice Awards until Jan. 9. The ceremony will be held at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m., honoring local companies + entrepreneurs. SCVNews.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Artists Association announced the 2026 calendar of art exhibits for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall. The schedule includes 10 group shows, 5 rental exhibits, and 2 student showcases — with key events from Art Soup in Jan to the Holiday Boutique in November. SCVNews.com
- ➤ The Santa Clarita Film Office announced four productions filming in the valley this week. S.W.A.T. Exiles, Levi’s, Hyundai and the SCE Community Crew Campaign will roll cameras from Monday, Dec. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 21. Hometown Station
- ➤ Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut Looney Tunes Land this summer 2026 after the Holiday in the Park event. The revamped family area will feature themed zones like Bugs Bunny Play Park, Road Runner Ridge and Taz-mania, with construction starting early January 2026. SCVNews.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valencia High School wrestling team won first place at the High Desert Duels in Lancaster on Saturday by outscoring 24 competing schools. Coach Brian Peterson said the win builds momentum for their match at Royal High School on Thursday. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ West Ranch senior Braulio Castillo, who placed seventh at state, finished sixth of 165 runners in the Brooks XC regional race at Mt. San Antonio College in early December (a course he knew), earning him a spot in the national championship at Balboa Park. The Santa Clarita Valley Signal
- ➤ The Master's University swim teams swept Bethel University in both dual meets on Dec. 13 (winning the men's and women's events) with a strong all-around performance (showing their teamwork). SCVNews.com
- ➤ Canyons men’s basketball (6–4) won 80–73 at Solano College on Dec. 13 with Thomas Pickens scoring 22 points and key support from Craig Irons and Dwayne Boston Jr. The team will host the 35th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic on Dec. 29 to 30 at Lee Smelser Court. SCVNews.com
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