header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
December 18
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon


The West Ranch boys soccer team advanced to the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs but needed double overtime to get there.

Connor Ashlock scored in the second overtime period to give West Ranch a 2-1 win over Cabrillo from Lompoc in the first round of the playoffs.

Brandon Dooley had a goal in the first half to give West Ranch a 1-0 lead. He assisted on Ashlock’s goal in double overtime.

West Ranch plays Paramount in the second round of the Division 3 playoffs.

The Hart boys lost to Norte Vista, 4-0, in the first round of the Division 3 playoffs.

The Saugus boys were also shut out in their first round playoff game, 2-0, to Nipomo.

Daniel Stratton had a big game for Santa Clarita Christian in the first round of the Division 7 playoffs. He scored three goals and had three assists in Santa Clarita Christian’s 8-0 win over La Sierra Academy.

The Trinity boys lost, 4-0, to West Shores in the first round of the Division 7 playoffs.

There are a full slate of girls soccer playoff games today.

The Saugus girls are home against Tesoro in the first round of the Division 1 playoffs.

The Hart girls host Chaminade in their first-round playoff game.

Valencia travels to Redlands.

The Santa Clarita Christian girls are on the road and play Vistamar in the first round of the Division 7 playoffs.

In the CIF girls basketball playoffs, Valencia beat Knight, 64-36, in the wild-card round of the Division 1AA playoffs.

The Vikings will face nationally ranked and top-seeded Long Beach Poly in the first round on Saturday.

Jennifer Anumba scored 17 points to lead Valencia. Teammate Kalia Summerlin had 13.

The Golden Valley girls lost to Arroyo Grande in the first round of the Division 3AAA playoffs. Caitlyn Zindroski scored 19 points for Golden Valley.

On the boys side, West Ranch is home against Paramount in the first round of the Division 1A playoffs tonight.

Canyon plays Godinez in the first round of the Division 2AA playoffs.

The Saugus boys travel to Inglewood for their Division 2AA playoff game.

The Trinity boys are home against Arshag Dickranian in the first round of the Division 6 playoffs at The Master’s College.

In college softball, the College of the Canyons swept a doubleheader against Moorpark College. COC won the first game, 12-4, and the nightcap, 10-3.

The Cougars are undefeated and have won their first seven games of the season.

In baseball, Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died from brain cancer on Thursday. He was 57. Carter played one season for the Los Angeles Dodgers and was elected to the baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

He set the National League record for most games caught. He played for the Montreal Expos, New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and Dodgers. Carter was a two-time All-Star Game MVP and played on the 1986 Mets team that won the World Series over the Boston Red Sox.

In hockey, the Kings lost to the visiting Phoenix Coyotes, 1-0. The Kings are the lowest scoring team in the NHL and have been shut out seven times this season.

Comment On This Story
COMMENT POLICY: We welcome comments from individuals and businesses. All comments are moderated. Comments are subject to rejection if they are vulgar, combative, or in poor taste.
REAL NAMES ONLY: All posters must use their real individual or business name. This applies equally to Twitter account holders who use a nickname.

0 Comments

You can be the first one to leave a comment.

Leave a Comment


WATCH NOW
LOCAL SPORTS HEADLINES
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Thursday, Dec 18, 2025
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.

Latest Additions to SCVNews.com
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
SCVNews.com