Good morning, Santa Clarita.

St. Clare of Assisi Parish will use a licensed catering operator to prepare meals for the annual Lenten Fish Fry in 2026, replacing volunteer-cooked meals to meet updated health and safety standards+ volunteers will still manage the dining area to keep the tradition alive.

Local leaders and community representatives will join the 17th Annual KHTS Sacramento Road Trip on March 9 — 10 when they travel to the state capitol to address key local issues; only a few spaces remain for interested participants.

The city invites residents to join the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Meditation Garden at Duane R.

Harte Park (26401 Riverrock Way) on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. The garden offers a serene walking path, yoga, Tai Chi, a sound bath, and a stone painting activity for families.

Santa Clarita Valley Jewish Community and Friends is hosting ‘Shalom and Solidarity’ Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at The Centre (20880 Centre Pointe Parkway) with vendors, a kids’ carnival, keynote speakers, a mental health expert, a Krav Maga demonstration, and a speakers panel with Q&A; admission is $10.

Ed Masterson is honored as the recipient of the 2026 Silver Spur Award by the College of the Canyons Foundation for his long-time service and leadership in the community.

The celebration will be held on May 30 at Sheraton Universal with cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a live auction.

Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley earned the 2025 Trendsetter Award for surpassing its $340k goal and Abby Smith received Staff Partner of the Year Award.

The fundraiser will hold 2026 event on May 2 at Central Park with a $375k goal + 'Superheroes Unite! Join the Fight!' theme.

Five Guys closed its Valencia Town Center restaurant on Jan.

8 after a rent increase to about $17k per month made operations unsustainable (employees received only two days notice). Local business owners now face growing concerns over rising lease costs.

Amber Feldman, a Saugus High School social studies teacher, was named the 2026/27 Hart District Teacher of the Year by the William S.

Hart Union School District.

Applications are open for the Zonta Club of SCV 2026 Young Women in Leadership Award, which recognizes volunteerism and school/community leadership.

Eligible students aged 16-19 must submit applications by Feb. 24 via email to be considered for both local and international awards + $5,000 prizes.

The Master's University men's volleyball team swept Long Island University Sharks on Friday, Jan.

23 at The MacArthur Center, finishing with strong teamwork + excellent serves.

On Monday, Jan. 26, the Castaic Coyotes won 80–8 on their home court against Southwestern Academy — 13 players scored with freshman Charlotte Wheeler leading at 18 points — and they face the Valencia Vikings at 5 p.m. today on the road.

College of the Canyons baseball lost both games against Saddleback College on Jan.

23 and Jan. 24 (a 14-13 home loss and a 9-1 road defeat) and now prepares for a two-game series at Grossmont College today at 1 p.m.