Six Flags Magic Mountain, the Thrill Capital of the World and one of Southern California’s premier theme parks, announced Thursday that Thrill Glider, a first-of-its-kind roller coaster, will debut in 2027. Created exclusively for Magic Mountain, the attraction combines flying, motorbike and suspended coaster technologies to establish an entirely new roller coaster category: the Thrillglider. It will combine the freedom of flight with the intensity of a multi-launch thrill coaster, delivering an experience unlike ...

A man posing as a police officer was arrested after he reportedly attempted to carjack others in Valencia late Tuesday evening. Around 11 p.m. Tuesday, deputies received reports of a man posing as a police officer attempting to steal vehicles in the 24000 block of Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia, said Deputy Mariela Picard, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...

A student was airlifted from Saugus High School after she reportedly attempted to “harm herself” Thursday morning. Around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a student experiencing a medical emergency at Saugus High School, said Deputy Mariela Picard, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “A female student tried to harm herself and she does have injuries,” ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board on Wednesday pulled a proposed Weather Safety policy for revision after repeated concerns about extreme heat in school gymnasiums that lack air conditioning. The Board also honored 13 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and heard a site report from West Ranch High School, among other business. The board deferred action on ...

As the autumn breeze begins to cool the Santa Clarita Valley, there’s one event that promises to warm hearts, palates, and our sense of community all at once. Wine Under the Roof, the signature rooftop dining and wine-tasting experience, returns to the stunning Bella Vida on Thursday, November 5th, and this year’s celebration is set to be more enchanting—and impactful—than ...

Don Fleming, owner of Valencia Acura, died Tuesday at the age of 84. Don was known in the Santa Clarita Valley for his work with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and his love of cars. In 1997, Don and his wife Cheri purchased Valencia Acura. At the time, Valencia Acura ranked dead last nationally in sales and customer ...

On Sept. 10, 1963, Mint Canyon School reopened at 16400 Sierra Highway, more than 16 years after the original school was destroyed by fire. The original Mint Canyon School served students in the Mint Canyon School District, which was established on Feb. 12, 1879. When the school burned down in 1947, local children were transferred to nearby Sulphur Springs School ...

Santa Clarita lost half of an icon this week with the death of Don Fleming. The other half left us when Cheri Fleming died in 2020. Don and Cheri quickly became the power couple of Santa Clarita when they purchased Valencia Acura in 1997. Soon billboards sprang up all over town featuring a smiling Don & Cheri and their two ...

September 11, 2026 will mark 25 years since one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. “On that fateful day, our nation and our lives changed forever,” said Mayor Laurene Weste. “In the face of unimaginable danger, our firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics and first responders ran toward danger to save others. Their courage, sacrifice and selfless service represent ...

Mobile gaming’s convenient, affordable format works for people with a passion for gaming. Most of us are heavily reliant on our miniature handheld devices anyway, meaning we have immediate access to a plethora of gaming releases alongside reading local headlines, checking sports scores, and following popular trends on social media. In particular, sports games and interactive digital entertainment platforms like ...