Mardi Gras Madness 2026

by Santa Clarita Magazine | Mar 29, 2026 | On The Town

The 16th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, hosted by JCI Santa Clarita and SOAR Santa Clarita, took place on March 1, 2026, bringing together hundreds of participants for a vibrant day of fitness, fun, and community impact. The event featured USATF-certified races along Santa Clarita’s scenic paseo trails, the debut of the Mini Madness 1K for kids, and a festive Mardi Gras atmosphere complete with live entertainment, vendors, and a costume contest. Proceeds from the race supported both organizations’ missions, helping empower local youth through mentorship and training programs while strengthening community initiatives throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. For more information go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Valencia/MGM5K.

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Tickets for St. Francis Dam Disaster Site Tour Available Now!

by Carol Rock | Feb 28, 2026 | Community

This year’s tour of the site of the 1928 failure of the St. Francis Dam in San Francisquito Canyon is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, and tickets are available now (and going quickly!) The tour takes a deep dive into the tragic history of the St. Francis Dam,...

SCV Historical Society Celebrates 50 years of Service “Not your typical gala” promises levity and laughter

by Carol Rock | Feb 28, 2026 | Community

What do you do when you’ve been called the “Hysterical Society” for a half-century? You grab the ball and run with it. The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary on March 7 with a gala at the Canyon Country Community Center...

A Message from Congressman George Whitesides

by Santa Clarita Magazine | Feb 28, 2026 | Community

One of the most important parts of my job as your Member of Congress is making sure our community gets its fair share of government resources. This year, when the time came to push for local investments in Washington, I advocated for projects that reflect the...