The Daily Buzz

In the July 23, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, Martha and Rick welcome local resident Alex Olivarez to discuss the motivation behind his trek walking from Santa Clarita to Palmdale and back, alongside Dietra Clayton, the new executive director of Bridge to Home. The program features a heartwarming report on the Child and Family Center staff providing a safe haven for preschool children during re...

In the episode airing on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia dive into a "Weird News Wednesday" headlined by the astonishing story of an Australian family celebrating the rare birth of four identical quadruplets. The program provides a harrowing update on a local three-year-old surviving a rattlesnake bite and welcomes Calista Nocella from the City of Santa Clarita to preview...

In the July 21, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome 11-year-old entrepreneur Charlie and her mother Jamie LeRoy to discuss National Parents Day and Charlie’s nonprofit, Charlie’s Designs: A Whole New World, which provides custom clothing to those in need. The program delivers critical local updates, including a heat warning for an incoming triple-digit he...

In the July 20, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, Martha and Rick welcome Shari Schlaman, who shares wild stories from her 40-year career as a flight attendant. The program covers major local headlines, including the 19-year state prison sentence handed to James Preston Fulton for a fatal hit-and-run and the City Council's adoption of the 2035 Arts Master Plan. Listeners also receive critical updat...

In the July 17, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia address the joint demand from Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo and Supervisor Kathryn Barger for increased protections for residents near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill during its ongoing repairs. The program features guest Gianni Horvat, an amateur baseball player, discussing his appearance in the documentary series R...

In the episode airing on July 16, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia provide critical updates on the Point Fire, a brush fire that burned nearly 60 acres and prompted evacuation warnings for commercial areas along Center Point Parkway. The show details the City Council’s discussion on providing relief for Bouquet Canyon businesses struggling with long-term road closures, as well as a sign...

In the episode airing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Martha and Rick welcome Simone Poingsett discuss the upcoming Rhythm of the Tropics festival at FivePoint, which will feature island culture, music, and exotic animal encounters. The program provides a local update on the Cemex mining permit limbo and explores a bizarre safety concern where sleeping robo-taxi passengers are triggering frantic 911...

In the episode airing on July 14, 2026, Martha and Rick prepare listeners for an incoming heat wave with projected triple-digit temperatures while welcoming local author Melinda Smith to discuss her debut novel, I Killed Allison. The program details significant local developments, including a $1.5 million city proposal to pave access roads near Haskell Canyon to mitigate dust issues and the Califo...

In the July 13, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Robin Litvak of Persspire Sauna Studio to discuss the scientific benefits of red light therapy and infrared saunas. The program features a guide to Pet Adoption Week with city representative Ilyana Capellan and details the $250 million groundbreaking for Old Road improvements in Castaic. Listeners will a...

In the July 10, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Rick Garcia and Martha Aguilera welcome a lineup of local talent, including Kelly Mack and Ryan Holzer to preview their production of Frozen and Rachel Logan and Rob Rush to discuss their upcoming play, Anastasia. The program features an interview with filmmaker and author Stephen Kelly regarding his YouTube series Pints with Kelly and his eff...

In the July 9, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia discuss the recent controversy surrounding the Belcaro at Sand Canyon senior housing project following a planning commission hearing that drew criticism over the timing of a massive environmental report. The show features a vital fire safety segment with Assistant Fire Chief Pat Sprangel regarding the string of r...

In the July 8, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia discuss the criminal investigation into an intentional Spectrum fiber cut that disrupted local emergency services and the $25,000 reward being offered for information. The program features an inspiring interview with 103-year-old World War II fighter pilot Ken Placek, who shares his life experiences, alongside CO...

In the episode airing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, hosts Martha Aguilera and Rick Garcia welcome Councilwoman Paty Ayala to discuss the "Super Bowl of marching," the Gold Drum and Bugle Corps "Gold Showcase," which brings elite international youth bands to Santa Clarita. The studio gets a wild visitor as David Reyhard from the Wildlife Learning Center introduces Jasper the Bobcat and shares the histo...

In this episode of The Daily Buzz, host Rick Garcia joins Martha to recap an eventful Fourth of July weekend, highlighting the success of the Santa Clarita parade and the high-profile wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The program features a heroic local story about lifeguard who saved a toddler's life using CPR, and an impressive in-studio performance by 11-year-old yo-yo champion Gio Gan....

Joe and Martha kick off the Fourth of July celebrations by detailing the city's massive plans for America’s 250th anniversary, while providing urgent updates on the Chloe fire burning near Val Verde. The program features an insightful interview with writer Tom Van Dyke regarding his work with John Denver on the "Stand Up and Be Counted" PSA and his book, A Cowboy Christmas. Listeners will also rec...

Joe and Martha ring in July 1st by detailing the wave of new California laws taking effect, ranging from gas tax increases and bar safety requirements to standardized "best if used by" food labeling. The episode provides critical local updates, including the safe recovery of missing woman Andrea Artukovich, a report on a 10-person brawl at Central Park, and the latest on the controversial Sand Can...

Joe and Martha kick off Fourth of July week by recapping the recent Fire Safety Day at Townsley Canyon and addressing a 10-person brawl that occurred at Central Park. This episode features updates on a federal arrest in Valencia, the safe recovery of a missing local woman, and a look at the controversial Sand Canyon development project. Listeners will also learn interesting facts about America’s 2...

Episode 153 of The Daily Buzz centers on the historic celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and the upcoming Fourth of July parade in Santa Clarita, which is noted as the largest and longest-running parade west of the Mississippi. The episode features Mayor Laurene West, who provides details on the parade's 110 entries and community traditions, alongside a spotlight on Lauren Scarrow...

Joe and Martha welcome Mayor Laurene West to discuss preparations for the upcoming Fourth of July parade and Lauren Schiro from St. Bonnie’s Sanctuary to highlight local animal rescue and adoption efforts. The episode provides critical updates on local news, including a censure resolution in the Newhall School District against trustee Donna Robert and the ongoing search for missing Canyon Country...

The latest episode of The Daily Buzz from June 25, 2026, covers a wide range of local and global news, including the trending divorce of Bunny XO and Jelly Roll , a massive $6.5 billion healthcare fraud crackdown, and the tragic 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes in Venezuela . Locally, the hosts discuss the Newhall School District’s move to investigate and potentially censure Trustee Donna Robert...

The Daily Buzz from June 24, 2026, features an in-depth look at the Hope and Bloom $30,000 matching gift challenge launched to support Bridge to Home , Santa Clarita’s 24-hour homeless shelter. Local historian and humorist John Boston joins the show to share chilling legends and ghost stories from the Santa Clarita Valley’s past, including the St. Francis Dam disaster and the mysteries of Harry Ca...

In the June 23, 2026, episode of The Daily Buzz, Joe and Martha provide critical safety advice for navigating an intense and humid heat wave settling into the valley. The program features heavy news updates, including an ongoing drive-by shooting investigation of a motorcyclist at the intersection of Bouquet and Seco Canyon roads and a report on Governor Newsom's state of emergency declaration for...

In the episode airing on June 22, 2026, Joe and Martha navigate a settling humid heat wave while recapping the highlights from Father’s Day and the Summer Breeze Music Festival. The show dives deep into pop culture controversies, exploring the "Escaping Paradise" documentary on feederism and the enduring mysteries surrounding Marilyn Monroe's death. Listeners will also find helpful insights on dat...

Joe and Martha recap the latest Census block party and provide critical updates on wildfire preparedness following the 45-acre Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch. The hosts discuss the launch of a peer-led vaping prevention club in local high schools and issue a firm warning against using private drones during active fire air attacks, highlighting the physical danger they pose to firefighting aircraft. T...

This episode of The Daily Buzz, Joe and Martha discuss a tragic wrongful death lawsuit involving a drowning at a local city pool and share a heartwarming update on a successful community search for a missing loved one. The hosts dive into the surprising medical phenomenon of "GLP-1 divorce" following drastic weight loss and react to the high-profile split of celebrity couple Jelly Roll and Bunny X...