Good morning, Santa Clarita.

NewHydrogen (headquartered in Santa Clarita) and NuCube Energy announced a collaboration to evaluate integrating NuCube’s NuSun microreactor platform with ThermoLoop to lower clean hydrogen production costs; the companies will begin joint tests on technical feasibility later this year.

From May 1-31, the Santa Clarita Artits Association Gallery in Old Town Newhall is hosting the Go Figure art exhibit that invites community members to explore figurative art.

An opening reception is scheduled Saturday, May 2 (5-8 p.m.) with live art creation and music.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced that Paradise and two other productions will film in the Valley from Monday, April 27 through Sunday, May 3.

On April 28, 1943, Rancho Camulos owner August Alexander *Buddy* Rübel was killed when his ambulance hit a German land mine in North Africa during WWII.

His family now preserves the property as a museum offering weekend tours and scenic wedding venues.

Santa Clarita Valley families heading to Vegas can add a stop at Liberty Sculpture Park in Yermo today — a free outdoor art destination that honors freedom and remembrance; founded in 2018 by sculptor Chen Weiming, it offers a flexible detour along Interstate 15.

Seven Santa Clarita Valley schools have been selected as 2026 California Distinguished Schools, a program recognizing excellence in education.

The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees announced three info sessions for candidates ahead of the November election for two trustee seats covering Area One and Area Five; sessions are set for May 11 at Canyon Country Campus, May 12 at Valencia Campus & May 20 online.

The Valley Industry Assocation will host a luncheon on May 19 at 11:45 a.m. at the Child and Family Center (Education Center) featuring Dr. Jasmine Ruys of the College of the Canyons to discuss designing the future workforce.

Reservations are required by May 12 ($50 for members, $60 non-members).

Michael Nobili, a Castaic High School senior, completed his Eagle Scout project at Carousel Ranch in Agua Dulce by adding a concrete pad, shoeing stock, and fixed railings for a facility serving children and young adults.

He will submit his workbook and receive the award in mid-May.

Kelly Walsma, M.D., board-certified in critical care, pulmonary and neurocritical care, was appointed to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital board on March 7; she has served as an Intensivist Physician since 2017 + currently serves as President of SCCT Medical Group and Chair of the hospital’s Ethics Committee.

On Friday, April 24, the Master’s University beach volleyball team ended its season in the NAIA quarterfinals in Mesa (Ariz) after losing 3-1 to Southern Oregon, finishing with a 25-3 record.

Coach Annett Davis praised the players’ hard work and growth throughout the tournament.

College of the Canyons softball will head into the 3C2A Southern California Regional Playoffs for its 13th consecutive postseason appearance & marks a milestone for local sports.

Cougars track and field teams won eight conference championships at the Western State Conference meet held Friday, April 24 at Moorpark College, and 19 student-athletes advanced to the regional prelims (3C2A) scheduled for Saturday, May 2 in Bakersfield.