Santa Clarita Weekly

Senator Bernie Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez held a major rally in Los Angeles on April 16th, while Earth Day on April 22nd featured remarks from Governor Gavin Newsom. In sports, West Ranch leads the Foothill League in baseball, Saugus softball remains undefeated, the Kings narrowly defeated the Oilers 6-5 after blowing a 4-0 lead, and the Dodgers swept the Rockies before edging out the Rangers in close games.

On April 7, federal immigration agents' attempted entry into two Los Angeles County elementary schools sparked outrage from educators and California lawmakers, who condemned it as a violation of student safety linked to Trump-era policy changes. Congressman George Whitesides recently returned from a bipartisan congressional trip to Iraq, where he visited U.S. troops, including many from California. In sports, the Hart baseball team...

More than 2,000 people protested President Donald Trump last week in a major demonstration. In local sports, West Ranch baseball leads the Foothill League after two wins over Valencia, and the undefeated Saugus softball team is riding a seven-game winning streak. The Dodgers, winless since their White House visit, dropped two games to the Nationals, while the Kings’ four-game streak ended with a loss to the Kraken following a shuto...

There was a Tesla Takedown Rally outside the Tesla dealership in Santa Clarita. Republican lawmaker Bilal “Bill” Essayli has been appointed by Donald Trump as U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, overseeing federal prosecutions in Southern California. In sports, West Ranch leads the Foothill League in baseball, but Hart is gaining ground, while Saugus softball remains undefeated and Canyon has won four straight. Th...

West Ranch and Castaic baseball teams are on three-game winning streaks, while Valencia and Hart softball went nine innings in a tight Foothill League matchup. The Kings have won four straight, scoring 20 goals, and the Dodgers face the Tigers in their home opener, though Mookie Betts isn’t yet at full strength. Meanwhile, Santa Clarita Valley residents are calling for a state of emergency over the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which h...

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 o...

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’ c...

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...

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...

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...

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 s...

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...

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 ...

Newly sworn-in Congressman George Whitesides cast his first major vote in favor of certifying the 2024 presidential election, marking a shift in leadership for California’s 27th District. Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo recently led a discussion on the impacts of retail theft with local business leaders, highlighting bipartisan efforts to address the issue under California’s updated laws. In sports, the Rams secured the NFC West champi...

This episode of Santa Clarita Weekly looks back at key interviews and events in 2024, covering major developments in the Santa Clarita Valley. Highlights include the Chiquita Canyon Landfill halting waste operations amid environmental concerns and lawsuits, as well as political shifts following the November elections, with victories for Democrats like Pilar Schiavo and George Whitesides. The episode also revisits local school board...