The Daily Buzz

In the August 27, 2026 , episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Ruth Rassool and Andy McCutcheon  to discuss the upcoming SCV Book Festival at College of the Canyons. The show provides a major update on the Oldtown Newhall fire investigation , revealing that Gary’s Auto Collision was facing a court order for over $50,000 in unpaid rent just days before the blaze....

In the Wednesday, August 26, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Karen Maleck-Whiteley, co-chair of the Zanta Club , to discuss their upcoming "Art for a Life Free from Violence" show and the artist submission process. The program provides sobering updates on the investigation into the Oldtown Newhall fire that destroyed local landmarks like the Newhall...

In the episode airing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia provide extensive coverage and a recap of the devastating three-alarm fire in Oldtown Newhall that destroyed local landmarks including the Newhall Refinery , the Main Theater , and Care Tucker Style House . The program features interviews with Javier Negrete from Catfe regarding upcoming events like "Meows an...

In the August 24, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia deliver breaking coverage of a significant fire in Oldtown Newhall alongside updates on the 45% contained Archer fire. Special guest and West Ranch senior Owen Hess joins the studio to discuss his selection for the prestigious National Clark Scholars program, while local headlines provide a preview of the City...

In the episode airing on Friday, August 21, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia provide breaking updates on a human trafficking task force investigation at Clarita Spa and Massage in Canyon Country. The program features special guest interviews with Tim Traurig from the Guardians of SCV and performers Kenny Metcalf and Caleb Quaye, who preview their Elton John tribute for the upcoming Conc...

In the August 20, 2026 , episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Tom Lamog from the Veterans Guitar Alliance to discuss the organization's mission of supporting veterans through the power of music. The program provides essential local updates, including a human trafficking task force raid at a Canyon Country massage parlor and community concerns over traffic plans...

In the August 19, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Frank Oviedo from the Michael Hoefflin Foundation to preview the upcoming Cheers for Charity fundraiser and West Ranch High School student Harrison Lee, who discusses his nonprofit, Students Against Scams, and its mission to protect seniors from fraud. The show delivers major local news, including a mu...

In the August 18, 2026 , episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Linda Edwards from the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 to celebrate the lodge being named one of the top 10 in the nation and to preview their upcoming car show and chili cook-off. The program delivers critical local news, including felony charges filed against two residents following a marching dog at...

In the Monday, August 17, 2026 , episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Lincoln Hoppe  and Eric Artell from the Society Comedy Troop to discuss their upcoming improv show and the "yes, and" philosophy of comedy. The program delivers urgent local news, including a machete assault at Creek View Park that led to a suspect's arrest in the river wash and a major envir...

In the August 14, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, Martha Aguilera returns to join Rick Garcia for a feature-packed Friday show. They welcome Savannah Patlan, ranch manager at St. Bonnie Sanctuary, who discusses the importance of pet adoption and introduces an adorable, adoptable puppy to the studio. The program provides critical updates on high-profile legal cases, including the trial of Kevin Sa...

In the August 13, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz , Rick Garcia is joined by guest host Kelly Nishimoto , creator of Hairbrush News , to discuss major local developments, including the DA's decision not to file charges in the $12 million College of the Canyons audit and a 2.7 magnitude earthquake that shook Stevenson Ranch. The program features insightful guest interviews with Gabriela Martinez re...

In the August 12, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia cover the high-energy "Back to School" day for over 20,000 students in the William S. Hart Union High School District, highlighting the scene at Golden Valley High School. The program details a significant breakthrough in local law enforcement as Vincent Williams was arrested for the 2023 New Year's Eve cold c...

In the episode airing on August 11, 2026, host Rick Garcia and guest host Mark Moseley provide sobering updates on the Five Knolls homicide investigation and the passing of Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle. The hosts welcome actress Aubrie Alexander and fellow actor Mak Manson to discuss their upcoming Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing, at the Valencia Town Center, and visit with Ell...

In the episode airing Monday, August 10, 2026 , hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia discuss a sobering homicide investigation in the Five Knolls neighborhood and the City Council’s fall priorities, such as providing relief for businesses impacted by Bouquet Canyon road closures. The show explores the intersection of technology and humanity, examining entry-level jobs most at risk from AI and pro...

In the episode airing on Friday, August 7, 2026 , Martha Aguilera and guest host Mark Mosley welcome "PowerPoint comedian" Don McMillan to discuss his unique analytical humor, alongside the cast and director of the play You Got Older . The program details significant local headlines, including the temporary health-related closure of the Valencia California Pizza Kitchen and a state proposal to pla...

In the August 6, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz , hosts Martha Aguilera and Fred Arnold welcome JB Aaron to discuss his Palamino West '90s country tribute at the Canyon Theater Guild and College of the Canyons head football coach Ted Iacenda to talk about student-athlete success. The program details a critical community meeting regarding e-bike and e-motorcycle safety , a house fire on Mistletoe...

In the August 5, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, host Martha Aguilera and guest host Fred Arnold welcome Amy Daniels from the WISH Education Foundation to preview the multi-genre SCV Music Festival and Howard Tons of Tectonic Fitness to discuss his specialized programs for uniquely abled athletes. The show delivers vital local updates on the Vince brush fire in Valencia and a high-profile legal m...

In the August 4, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, host Martha Aguilera is joined by guest host and former mayor Bill Miranda to discuss city resources with Laura Jardine, focusing on illegal dumping and the city's bulky item collection services. The program delivers critical local news, including a trial delay in the 2024 Newhall murder of Fernando Bernab and a sobering health report revealing tha...

In the episode airing on Monday, August 3, 2026, host Martha Aguilera is joined by guest host Mark Crear to discuss significant local updates, including Raul Martinez rejecting a plea deal in a 2024 armed standoff case and the final approval of the 3,600-home Homestead South development project. The program features an interview with comedian Jeff Frame regarding his "Punchlines" show and a discus...

In the episode airing on Friday, July 31, 2026, host Martha Aguilera and guest host Fred Arnold provide details on the Creekside Road Ford dealership fire that destroyed multiple vehicles and damaged the repair shop early Thursday morning. The show features critical conversations with Dr. Aakash Ahuja regarding the damaging effects of social media on students, and the new College of the Canyons Su...

In the episode airing on Thursday, July 30, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia provide urgent updates on a major morning fire at the Creekside Road Ford dealership that damaged 15 vehicles and impacted local traffic. The program features insightful guest interviews with Raul Cuevas from School on Wheels and Hsiawen Hull from College of the Canyons, who discusses his recent cybersecurity a...

In the latest episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Jon Hatami, Assistant Head Deputy of the LA District Attorney's complex child abuse unit, for a powerful conversation on protecting the community’s most vulnerable children and the importance of reporting suspicious activity. The episode explores a "Weird News Wednesday" featuring robotic cats used to comfort de...

In the episode airing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Debbie Parisii from Friends of California Condors to discuss the organization's mission and how local residents can get involved in preserving these iconic birds. The program delivers critical local news, including the latest on a former deputy facing state charges for smuggling heroin into the Castaic j...

In the episode airing Monday, July 27, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome the creative team behind The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical alongside artist Stella Rose to discuss their upcoming performances and exhibitions in the valley. The program covers significant local and national headlines, including a reported decline in Santa Clarita homelessness and the Hollywood...

Martha and Rick wrap up the week with guests Jessica Trimble, owner of My Book Mouse, and Gil Escontrias and Nyki Bell from Blueline Dogs, who introduce their therapy dog, Sesame. The episode provides essential local news updates, including a recent ICE sweep resulting in nine arrests and a major fentanyl and firearm seizure during a drug raid in Valencia. Listeners will also get a full preview of...