Santa Clarita Weekly

We are going to be reviewing the election results for Santa Clarita Valley. There was an exhibit hosted by the Artree Community Arts Center at the Santa Clarita Artists Association in Newhall displaying works by the students. In sports, three teams from the Foothill League entered the CIF Southern Section football playoffs but only one remains. The Canyon girls volleyball team lost in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 championship match but advanced to the CIF State playoffs. The Saugus and Valencia girls volleyball teams are also in the CIF State playoffs. The Rams lost to the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium on Monday night and snapped their three-game winning streak. The Kings took a tough loss to the Vancouver Canucks and had a lackluster loss to the Calgary Flames but mixed in a rout of the Columbus Blue Jackets in between.

Republicans in Santa Clarita Valley are celebrating with some big wins, but as of this recording, some of the races are still too close to call. In sports, three teams from the Foothill League are in the CIF Southern Section football playoffs and the Canyon High girls volleyball team is playing for a CIF Southern Section championship. The Dodgers won the World Series, taking down the New York Yankees in five games. The Rams won their third game in a row, rallying in overtime to beat the Seahawks in Seattle. The Kings won their first three home games, but lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout to snap their home winning streak.

Hundreds of angry residents attended a meeting at Castaic Middle School about the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn telling them the landfill is set to close in a month or two. In sports, the Valencia football team won its fifth game in a row and secured at least a share of the Foothill League title, the Golden Valley football team held off Saugus and is in the hunt for a playoff spot, and the West Ranch football team pulled off a last-minute win over Canyon. The Dodgers won the first three games of the World Series powered by Freddie Freeman, who hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to win Game 1 against the New York Yankees. The Rams welcomed back receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and took down the Minnesota Vikings, one of the best teams in the NFC, on Thursday night. The Kings won their home opener against the San Jose Sharks and followed with a win over the Utah Hockey Club.

Avid supporters of presidential candidate Donald Trump have been hosting bi-weekly rallies on school property at Bridgeport Elementary, but this week, they moved off of school property. We were at most of these rallies, including the one last week. We will give you the update. In sports, the Valencia High football team won its fourth game in a row and snapped Hart’s seven-game winning streak. The Castaic High football team won its second game in a row. The Golden Valley High football team won a physical defensive battle against West Ranch. The Dodgers are on their way to the World Series and will face the New York Yankees. The Dodgers beat the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to win the pennant and a spot in the World Series. The Rams knocked off the visiting Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium and are back in the win column again. The Kings put together a pair of impressive wins on the road, but lost their starting goalie to injury and to the Golden Knights in Las Vegas in a blowout.

There was a forum hosted by the College of the Canyons and the NAACP for City Council. There was a bipartisan press conference about Chiquita Canyon Landfill, hosted by Congressman Mike Garcia and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. In sports, the Hart High School football team won its seventh game in a row and stayed undefeated in the Foothill League. The Valencia High School football team won its third game in a row and improved to 3 and oh in the Foothill League. The Castaic High School football team won its first Foothill League game of the season surprising a surging West Ranch team. In MLB, the Dodgers shut out the San Diego Padres to win Game 5 of the National League Division Series and face the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series. In the NFL, the Rams were on a much needed bye and are awaiting updates on their two star wide receivers, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua, who have missed most of the season with injuries. In the NHL, the Kings started the season on a winning note against the Sabres in Buffalo. But lost a tight game against the Bruins in Boston in their second game of the season.

We attended the Pow Wow at Hart Park and spoke with Robin Gomez from the California Native Vote Project, a non-partisan organization focused on registering Native voters. Meanwhile, the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney between George Gascon and Nathan Hochman is heating up, with the two recently debating ahead of the November election. In sports, Hart football secured its fifth straight win, while West Ranch and Valencia both posted impressive victories in the Foothill League. The Rams lost to the Green Bay Packers, and the Los Angeles Kings are without Drew Doughty as they open their season against the Sabres

At a forum hosted by The Signal, the absence of certain candidates for the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, including Scott Schauer, garnered attention, as Schauer faces scrutiny for his past involvement in a pyramid scheme. In sports, Hart football improved to 2-0 in the Foothill League but suffered key injuries, while Saugus won its first league game in nearly two years. The Dodgers ended the regular season with a sweep of the Rockies, earning the best record in baseball and a first-round playoff bye. Meanwhile, the Rams struggled in a lopsided loss to the Chicago Bears, looking outmatched throughout the game.

Supporters of Donald Trump have been holding rallies in the parking lot of Bridgeport Elementary, featuring a "Trump Caravan" and vendors selling merchandise on school grounds, which has raised concerns among local parents. Carlos Guerrero was appointed to the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, bringing extensive experience in higher education and a commitment to student success. In sports, Canyon High won its Foothill League opener, Valencia secured its first win of the season, and Shohei Ohtani made history by becoming the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.

SCOPE is hosting a Clean Air Day at the Old Glory Oak Tree in Pico Canyon on October 5th to raise awareness about climate change and air pollution in Santa Clarita. In sports, Hart High hosted its first on-campus football game in over 50 years, while Golden Valley remains undefeated, and Valencia High struggles with a 0-4 start. In other news, the Rams are dealing with injuries, the Dodgers face pitching setbacks, and Valencia native Colton Herta won the Indy Car Series finale in Nashville, marking his first win on an oval track.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo's "Click-to-Cancel" bill is now on Governor Newsom's desk, and she held a press conference urging him to sign it. Congressman Mike Garcia released a video discussing the anniversary of 9/11 and addressing issues at the southern border. In sports, Golden Valley High football secured its third consecutive win, while the Rams lost in overtime to the Lions, and the Dodgers continue their winning streak despite more injuries to their pitching staff.

The Chamber of Commerce is holding a City Council District 1 forum this week, but one of the three candidates, Bryce Jepsen, was not invited. We’ll be sitting down with Jepsen to ask him the questions he would likely face if he had been included in the event. In education news, the Hart District Teachers Association has endorsed Gloria Mercado-Fortine for Trustee Area 1 and Eric Anderson for Trustee Area 4 in the 2024 Hart District Governing Board election. On the sports front, Golden Valley High’s football team remains undefeated at 2-0, while Valencia High has started the season 0-2 for the first time since 2015. The Dodgers won two of three games against the Orioles, but pitcher Clayton Kershaw is injured, and the Rams are preparing for their season opener without Ernest Jones, who was traded.

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill will undergo increased inspections by the South Coast Air Quality Management District due to concerns about pollution. In local sports, Saugus High football broke a losing streak, while Golden Valley and Castaic started the season with wins. The Rams traded linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans, and the Dodgers are on a winning streak, with Shohei Ohtani reaching the 40-40 club.

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill could face operational pauses due to non-compliance with an abatement order. The high school football season kicks off with Valencia versus Simi Valley and Hart versus Quartz Hill. The Rams made roster moves, impacting Saugus High alum Tanner Brown. The Dodgers won their road trip, thanks to Clayton Kershaw's stellar performance, but injury woes continue.

Rep. Mike Garcia (R-CA27) held town hall event at College of the Canyons. In sports, the Hart High football team aims for a playoff return, while Castaic High looks to build on a strong 2023 season. Additionally, the US men's volleyball team secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, with Saugus High alum David Smith earning his second Olympic bronze, and the Dodgers swept the Pittsburgh Pirates but suffered another season-ending pitcher injury.

The Saugus Union School District board voted to put a bond measure on the November ballot to retrofit schools for earthquakes. Meanwhile, the Saugus High football team aims to recover from a tough season, the US men's volleyball team advanced in the Olympics with the help of Saugus grad David Smith, and the Dodgers ended a rough road trip with a win over the A's as they prepare for the second half of the season.

Dianne Van Hook retired as chancellor of the Santa Clarita Community College District after being placed on administrative leave, ending her 36-year tenure without explanation. In local sports, we continue our previews of the football teams in the Foothill League. Golden Valley and Canyon high School aim to return to the CIF playoffs. In the Paris Olympics, Santa Clarita native Abbey Weitzeil earned a silver medal at the Olympics. The Dodgers made trades and faced challenges with Freddie Freeman's absence due to a family emergency.

Legal challenges to California's ban on LGBTQIA+ parental notification policies are emerging, affecting local school board elections, with candidates divided on parents' rights and student privacy. Meanwhile, high school football season approaches, with Valencia High and West Ranch vying for the Foothill League championship. Colton Herta from Valencia won the NTT IndyCar Series race in Toronto. The Los Angeles Dodgers might be nearing the end of their pitching problem. Dr. Van Hook retires as CEO of College of the Canyons after being put on administrative leave.

In an exclusive interview with Jerry Danielsen, a member of the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees, Sage and Tim discuss the future of COC. Andrew Taban launched his campaign for the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees in Trustee Area 3, with notable support from political figures and colleagues. Amid administrative changes, including the placement of Chancellor Dr. Dianne Van Hook on administrative leave, the board focuses on maintaining a positive educational environment while preparing for upcoming elections and appointments. Sage and Tim also talk about Abbey Weitzeil at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Abbey Weitzeil, who swam for Saugus High School, is headed to her third Olympics this summer in Paris. She is on the 100-meter freestyle relay team and will be in search of her fifth Olympic medal. She talked to Santa Clarita Weekly exclusively as she prepares for the Summer Olympics and how her role on this team is much different than in previous years.   The Dodgers are heading into the All Star break with a comfortable lead in the National League West standings and will be tested against the Phillies in Philadelphia in a clash of two of the best teams in the National League.

The Women’s March Foundation, based in Los Angeles, marked the second anniversary of Roe v. Wade's overturning with a City Hall news conference; founder Emiliana Guereca discussed the foundation's progress and future goals. June was Pride month, and PFLAG ended it with an LGBTQIA+ forum at Saint Stephens, where I spoke with founders Jeff and Peggy Stabile about the organization. In Sports, Santa Clarita's Jeremy Bischoff competed in the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Trials but missed the cut for the Paris Olympics, while the Dodgers, despite a strong start, dropped two of three games to the Giants yet remain on track for a 100-win season.