Home » Author Archives: Steven Barrera (page 40)

Author Archives: Steven Barrera

Vehicular Manslaughter Tops Weekend Arrests In Santa Clarita

santa clarita weekend crime arrests

Despite an overall decline in crime over the weekend, a tragic case of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence became the most serious incident among 26 arrests reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station noted a slight decrease in total arrests compared to the previous weekend’s 35, marking a small dip in overall crime.  However, the ...

Read More »

Palos Verdes Stuns Valencia In Back-And-Forth Playoff Thriller

11/7/25 Valencia vs Palos Verdes - Football

The Valencia Vikings’ postseason run came to an abrupt end Friday night in a wild, high-scoring playoff matchup against the Palos Verdes Sea Kings.  Despite holding multiple double-digit leads, the Vikings fell 42-34 at home in front of a packed Valencia crowd. Valencia (9-3) entered the game as the favorite, hosting the 8-3 Sea Kings in the first round of ...

Read More »

West Ranch Girls’ Volleyball Returns To CIF Championship

11/06/25 West Ranch Volleyball

The West Ranch girls’ volleyball team is heading to the Division 3 CIF Southern Section Championship after defeating JSerra Catholic in straight sets on Saturday. The Wildcats earned their spot in the title match with a commanding sweep, winning 25–15, 25–14, and 25–19. Devyn Kobe led the offense with 15 kills, averaging five per set. On the defensive side, Alexandra ...

Read More »

CIF-SS Football Playoffs Kick Off Friday With Five Santa Clarita Teams Hosting

10/24/25 Valencia Football

The regular season has officially wrapped up, and the CIF-Southern Section playoffs kick off this Friday with five Santa Clarita Valley football programs in action. All five teams enter the postseason with home-field advantage. On Friday, November 7, Valencia, Hart, Saugus, and Trinity will all host first-round games, while Santa Clarita Christian School (SCCS) will take the field on Saturday. ...

Read More »

Offbeat Adventures For Santa Clarita Residents: Hawai’i’s Makahiki Festival

11/04/25 quirky

With the holidays in full swing and Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, why not experience something completely different this season? Take a trip to Hawai’i and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Makahiki Festival — a celebration you may have never heard of. What Is the Makahiki Festival? Featured in the 131st edition of the KHTS Destination Series, ...

Read More »

West Ranch And Castaic Flag Football Teams Headed To CIF Championship

10/29/25 Castaic flag football

Saturday evening, both the West Ranch and Castaic girls’ flag football teams earned victories in their respective semifinal matchups, advancing to their programs’ first-ever CIF championships. The Wildcats, who also captured the Foothill League title, went on the road to defeat King High School in a tight 12–6 battle. With the win, West Ranch advances to the CIF-SS Division 4 ...

Read More »

Ta’leighah Saulter Makes West Ranch High School Tennis History

10/14/25 Ta’leighah Saulte | tennis

West Ranch High School proudly recognizes Junior Ta’leighah Saulter for achieving a historic milestone in the school’s tennis program.  During the 2025 Foothill League season, Saulter became the first player in West Ranch history to complete league play undefeated, winning all 32 sets she played — each by a score of 6–0. This exceptional performance represents a perfect season, setting ...

Read More »

Saugus Clinches Playoff Berth In Come-From-Behind Victory Over Golden Valley

10/31/25 Saugus Football

On Halloween night, while most teens were out trick-or-treating, the Saugus football team was busy clinching its first playoff berth since 2022 in a thrilling come-from-behind win over Golden Valley. Saugus (8-2, 4-2) didn’t take its first lead until the final 1:30 of the game, when Matt Long scored his third touchdown of the night on a three-yard run, putting ...

Read More »

West Ranch Flag Football To Make Semi-Final Debut

10/31/25 West Ranch Flag Football

West Ranch is set to make its girls’ flag football CIF-SS semifinal debut Saturday evening following a commanding win over Canyon Springs in the quarterfinals. The Wildcats surged in the second half after being tied 14-14 at halftime, pulling away to defeat Canyon Springs 34-20. “At halftime, I told them: it’s a tied game, and this isn’t over. Reset and ...

Read More »

Canyon Country Boys & Girls Club Thanks Assemblywoman Schiavo For Upgrades

10/31/25 Assemblywoman Schiavo + Boys and Girls Club (Feature)

The Canyon Country Boys & Girls Club — Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse — came together on Wednesday evening to thank Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo for securing funds that upgraded the clubhouse. The upgrades included the replacement of carpet, tile, and lighting in the Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse Teen Center, as well as new flooring, restroom renovations, and improved lighting that brightens ...

Read More »