Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The city of Santa Clarita will host the Medieval Quest SENSES Block Party on May 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Newhall, offering an evening of medieval-themed fun for the community.

Assistance League Santa Clarita helped 120 sixth graders pick promotion outfits at a JC Penny shopping event on Sunday, Apr.

26 — a nonprofit effort aimed at preparing them for middle school.

Santa Clarita Valley Animal Shelter seeks a forever home for inseparable pups Bonnie, a 1-year-old Queensland heeler, and Clyde, a 3-year-old Alaskan husky, who need calm homes and training.

The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road).

Burlington opened its new store at Centre Pointe Village yesterday, showcasing a modern design with wider aisles and updated signage — a ribbon-cutting event and a $5,000 donation to Rio Vista Elementary School marked the occasion — as the chain expands its footprint.

Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park series returns to Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Road) for its 36th season of free live music.

Residents can attend concerts every Saturday from July 11 through Aug. 29, with food trucks opening at 5 p.m. and show time beginning at 7 p.m.

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 are set throughout the valley with the Athletic Field hosting on May 8 (already held), Hart High Auditorium on May 14, and Cougar Stadium for several schools from May 26 through June 5.

Check with each school for details.

The Hart District announced two new educational leaders with Jan Daisher as Chief Administrative Officer for Student Services and Leadership Support and Elizabeth Wilson as Principal of Learning Post Academy starting July 1.

The seasoned educators bring decades of experience to support students and families in the upcoming academic year.

Metrolink confirmed its reduced schedule (active since March 23) remains beyond the original 7 weeks as funding and mechanical issues persist.

A public comment period began on May 1 and a hearing is set for June 26 at 10 a.m. at 1 Gateway Plaza to discuss fare hikes and cuts.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will host Girl Talk: A Women's Health Series on Thursday, May 14 to focus on the mental wellness of children, adolescents and their families — part of Mental Health Awareness Month.

Santa Clarita will host a Red Cross blood drive at City Hall on May 22.

Donors will help patients needing blood for burns, heart surgery, transplants + cancer treatments.

With Mother’s Day two days away, Santa Clarita shoppers can visit stores like Target, Home Goods, TJMaxx, Ross, Burlington, Macy's and JC Penney for last-minute gifts, or head to the Old Town Newhall Library parking lot farmers’ market for unique items and DIY craft options.

The final standings in Foothill League softball have held mostly steady with only the fifth and sixth teams swapped, and only four playoff spots available for the seven-team league; playoff brackets will be released on Monday, May 11 at 9 a.m. at cifss.org—games start on May 14.