Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The SCV Food Pantry provided kitchen staples and coffee to the Hart Union School District Wellness and Resource Centers to help students and educators thrive in Santa Clarita.

The donation supports academic success and underscores ongoing community partnerships.

Fostering Youth Independence will host its first community open house on Saturday, April 25 at the Fellowship Center at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—attendees can hear presentations at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., enjoy coffee and refreshments, and learn how to become an Ally.

The annual KHTS Home and Garden Show (on April 25 and 26) will be held at Central Park in Saugus and will feature more than 1,000 butterflies in a tent, local home and garden vendors, food trucks, a fire truck expo for kids, along with a petting zoo and cars.

A wind-driven brush fire known as the Crown Fire burned 25 acres near Crown Valley Road in Acton Friday afternoon — it threatened structures and officials requested a second alarm as flames advanced uphill.

Local historian John Boston has opened his new eclectic bookstore (featuring his humorous sequel to a famous Sasquatch book) where residents can explore his latest supernatural and family history volumes in Santa Clarita.

Over 100 years ago on April 3, 1917, the first post office opened in Castaic at Sam Parson’s general store, boosting communication for residents, ranchers, and travelers.

The Hart Union High School District will host its first State of the District event on Apr.

29 at 5:00 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center to celebrate 80 years of excellence and feature student showcases plus district updates for families.

SCVi held its first Touch-a-Truck and Career Festival on Saturday, March 28 in Castaic.

The PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) organized trucks, career booths, and local groups to help learners explore job paths.

William S. Hart Union High School District will host its inaugural State of the District event on Wednesday, Apr.

29 at 5 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center to celebrate 80 years of educational excellence — featuring student showcases, district updates and a community reception.

College Of The Canyons held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Health Professions Simulation Center at the Canyon Country campus.

The facility (housed in the Takeda Science Center) will serve over 500 students with hands-on training for patient care.

Teddy, a friendly 2-year-old mastiff, awaits a loving home at the Castaic Animal Care Center (31044 Charlie Canyon Road).

Shelter officials say he is eager to bring comfort and joy to a new family.

West Ranch remained undefeated in the Foothill League on Wednesday with a 12-8 win over Saugus despite injuries (including junior captain Grace Manning) and will play Orange Lutheran in a Tuesday road game (their first test after the win).

Saugus will host Hart at 5 p.m.

Valencia picked up a crucial late-season win in a back-and-forth game against Castaic, splitting the series one game apiece.

The Vikings built a 7-6 lead before finishing strong, and Head Coach Tim Pennell said the effort (with eight different players scoring) could set a positive tone for the second half.