Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Off-duty deputy Daniel V.

Chavira, 21, was fatally injured after falling asleep at the wheel while returning from a double shift when his vehicle crashed with others on San Francisquito Canyon Road on Monday at 3:17 p.m.—he died at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital while four others, including two minors, were treated for injuries.

Graduation ceremonies for Santa Clarita Valley schools marking the end of the 2024–25 school year have already been held at Master’s University on May 9 and Golden Oak Adult School on May 20—upcoming events include Learning Post on May 23 at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, Santa Clarita Christian School on May 24, and several others through June 6.

Yesterday, Cedarcreek Elementary hosted the Los Angeles Rams’ Play 60 Field Day where students wore matching T-shirts, ran fun obstacle courses, and made blue, white, and yellow bracelets to learn about staying active.

Principal Merly Soni worked with Rams community outreach to add physical fitness to the school’s focus on healthy choices—showing kids that moving their body every day builds strong habits.

Zoe Hollenbeck beat addiction and loss to earn her nursing degree from College of the Canyons and start a job at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, marking seven years of sobriety.

She will begin a BSN program at California State University, Northridge in August+ her journey shows how support from teachers and hard work can change a life.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo camped overnight last weekend near a local home by the 90-acre burning Chiquita Canyon Landfill to demand emergency measures as families suffered serious health problems.

She and Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics, said the crisis calls for immediate relocation orders—leading to two proposed bills and a $25 million assistance request—to protect affected neighbors.

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees meets today starting with a closed session at 5:30 p.m.—the public session at 7 p.m. recognizes retirees.

Planet Fitness in Santa Clarita is offering a free High School Summer Pass program for students ages 14 to 19 with pre-registration open until May 31 and club access from June 1 to Aug.

31. The program, which has waived over $300 million in dues since 2019, supports teen physical and mental health—providing a Judgement Free Zone—during summer break.

Fifty-nine spring student athletes from The Master's University have been recognized as NAIA Scholar Athletes after earning a minimum 3.5 GPA last academic year—this recognition highlights their strong academic record while they compete in sports.

The College of the Canyons women's tennis student-athletes Baylee Renfro and Leilani Figalan were named Honorable Mentions on the 2025 All-Western State Conference team after strong performances this season.