Santa Clarita Weekly

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 56 | March 22, 2025

We covered a Conservative-led Zoom townhall featuring the L.A. County chair of Moms for Liberty and a fired Riverside County teacher who defied California's laws that protect transgender students. In sports, Hart and Saugus baseball teams won their Foothill League openers, while Saugus softball started league play 2-0. The Kings extended their winning streak to five games, with Quentin Byfield scoring in six straight. The Dodgers opened their season in Tokyo, sweeping the Cubs; Shohei Ohtani hit his first homer of the year in Game 2.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 55 | March 15, 2025

The Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) held a press conference to release crucial reports on child welfare in Los Angeles County. In sports, the Hart boys soccer team advanced to the CIF Southern California Regional semifinals, the Rams bolstered their wide receiver group, and the Kings snapped a five-game losing streak while making a trade with the Flyers. Meanwhile, the Dodgers extended manager Dave Roberts’ contract for four more years as they prepare to open the 2025 season in Japan, with Santa Clarita native Tyler Glasnow working to stay healthy.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 54 | March 9, 2025

President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address since beginning his second term, while Congressman George Whitesides and California’s Senators used the occasion to highlight mass federal worker firings and the need for fire relief in LA County. In Sacramento, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo held a press conference opposing potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Meanwhile, local sports saw major action, with Canyon boys basketball winning its first CIF Southern Section title, Hart boys soccer entering the regional playoffs, the Dodgers riding a four-game spring training win streak behind Roki Sasaki’s strong debut, and the Kings struggling with four straight losses ahead of a home stand against the Blues.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 53 | March 1, 2025

Former State Senate candidate Kipp Mueller is advocating for a bill that would require utility companies to supply AEDs, while Karen Frost of Los Angeles County Moms for Liberty spoke at an event in Long Beach. In sports, the Canyon boys are in the CIF Southern Section Division 2A basketball championship, the Hart girls fell in the quarterfinals, the Hart boys soccer team reached the semifinals against Loyola, the Kings secured two wins at Crypto.com Arena, and the Dodgers are gearing up for the 20-25 season in spring training.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 52 | Feb 23, 2025

The College of the Canyons board halts low-income student housing project after funding issues with the state.
🏀 Canyon boys & Hart girls basketball teams advance to CIF-SS playoff quarterfinals.
🏒 Team USA and the Star-Spangled Banner face boos at NHL Four Nations Face-Off.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 51 | February 15, 2025

Congressman George Whitesides protested RFK Jr.'s confirmation as HHS Secretary, and Senator Adam Schiff staged a filibuster against Russ Vought's nomination as OMB Director. The CIF Southern Section basketball playoffs are underway, with the Valencia and Saugus boys' teams playing at home and the Valencia girls traveling to face San Clemente. Meanwhile, the Rams announced a game in Australia for 2026, and the Kings split shootouts, beating the Stars but losing to the Ducks.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 50 | February 8, 2025

Congressman George Whitesides delivered the Weekly Democratic Address while Senator Adam Schiff met with families impacted by recent immigration raids. The College of the Canyons governing board is reconsidering plans to build low-income student housing on campus. In sports, Foothill League basketball races are heating up, with Valencia and Saugus boys battling for the championship and Valencia and Hart girls neck and neck in the standings, while the Rams may trade star receiver Cooper Kupp, and the Kings snapped their slump with a win over the Hurricanes.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 49 | February 1, 2025

President Donald Trump visited the Pacific Palisades with Governor Gavin Newsom to assess fire damage across Los Angeles and Southern California, including the Castaic fire that forced over 30,000 evacuations. In local sports, the Saugus boys basketball team tied Valencia for first in the Foothill League, while the Valencia girls hold a slight edge over Hart. Meanwhile, the Rams’ playoff run ended in the second round, and the Kings have struggled on their East Coast road trip, dropping games in Columbus and Detroit.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 48 | January 26, 2025

Assembly Speaker Rivas and the Los Angeles Assembly delegation outlined their wildfire response efforts at a press conference, addressing the devastation in LA County. In sports, Valencia High's basketball teams lead the Foothill League, the Rams fell short in a snowy playoff battle, and the Kings struggle to regain momentum after a tough road trip.

Santa Clarita Weekly, Episode 47 | January 18, 2025

The LA County District Attorney has charged nine individuals with looting and arson during the LA fires. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill has ceased operations, but pollution and odor issues persist, raising concerns. In sports, local basketball teams Golden Valley and Canyon High are tied for first in the Foothill League, while Hart High girls remain undefeated, and the Rams advanced in the NFL playoffs despite playing in Arizona due to the fires.