Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 earthquake that shook Santa Clarita at 4:31 a.m. and resulted in 72 deaths (over 22,000 residents were displaced).

The event still shapes local community memory and policy.

The City invites residents to join the fifth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Walk on Monday, Jan.

19 at 9:00 a.m. at Central Park, starting with a program near the new public art installation (When Cloud Met a Cloud) that will feature the Mayor's remarks, youth performances, student speakers and a donation drive for local homeless services.

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host Non-Profit Love Match at the Education Center at Child & Family Center (21545 Centre Pointe Parkway) from 5-6:30 p.m. Professionals and nonprofits will engage in fast-paced networking to build lasting local connections.

Last year, the city took over Hart Park from Los Angeles County to safeguard its history and natural beauty.

In 2026 the park will offer enhanced programs, including free Barnyard Tours every Saturday + a series of community events and reserved spaces for family celebrations.

On Friday morning at the Castaic Sports Complex, county officials and community members dedicated it in memory of Ryan Clinkunbroomer — a deputy killed in 2023 whose legacy is now honored by his family and local supporters.

Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala styled like a Saturday Night Live episode on Saturday, March 7, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Highway); tickets and sponsorships are available now.

On Jan. 16, 1877, the Newhall Post Office was established at the original town site near the modern Saugus Pardee area.

Merchant George Campton became the first postmaster and anchored early community growth by running his general store.

The California Department of Public Health updated its December advisory for Death Cap mushrooms, which have been linked to three adult deaths, three liver transplants & 35 hospitalizations; officials urge residents not to forage wild mushrooms and to seek help immediately if symptoms arise.

On Tuesday at City Hall, the Planning Commission will view a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon project, a planned gated community with 341 homes and 4 miles of trails, just before the 6 p.m. meeting due to access challenges (active railroad and dirt road).

Foothill League soccer enters its final stretch as both boys and girls teams play key matches on Tuesday, Jan.

20 and Thursday, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m. with standings set to change after recent wins and losses (some boys' schedules remain incomplete).

Paseo Aquatics announced that local coach Tim Lim joined its staff after his work at Canyons Aquatics and Hart High School (fall 2022 to spring 2025).

He will moderate a free panel with high school swim coaches on Feb. 5 at The Centre to discuss athlete development.

Thursday evening at the Church of the Nazarene, Trinity Classical Academy’s girls basketball team won 86–21 + secured a four-game winning streak; it will face Palmdale Academy Charter School today at 10 a.m. for its next Heritage League match.