Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The city invites residents to a ribbon cutting at the expanded David March Park on Monday, June 1 at 10 a.m. in Saugus; the eight-acre park now offers a baseball field, picnic pavilion, lighted basketball court, playground upgrades, exercise equipment & a tribute art installation honoring Deputy David March.

On May 28, Spectrum donated $5,000 to Single Mothers Outreach to help local parents access clothing, supplies, classes, and mental health support.

The grant was presented with Councilmember Bill Miranda and marks the group's fifth Spectrum award since 2022 — totaling $35,000.

Carousel Ranch (a nonprofit providing equestrian therapy and vocational training for youth with special needs) received a $4,800 donation after Embrace Your Smile Orthodontics hosted an Invisalign charity event on Thursday, April 26 to support its programs in Santa Clarita.

KHTS Restaurant Row features new Santa Clarita businesses including Booku Poboys, Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, Bélla Salon, La Michoacana Plus, Tellys, SCV Cleaners and Guanatos Tacos starting Monday, June 1.

Residents can buy discount certificates online or at the new KHTS office (28245 Ave Crocker, Valencia) for dining and services.

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia received the prestigious Best of the Best Dealer Recognition Award for 2025 (given for high customer satisfaction, vehicle sales, service and leadership) yesterday.

The dealership supports Santa Clarita with exclusive local pricing and donates $100 per new sale to local nonprofits.

The LA County Parks Department will celebrate Pride Month by hosting Pride at the Park with free events at 59 park locations including Rioux Memorial Park in Stevenson Ranch; mini Pride festivals, guided hikes and live performances will take place June 1 to 30 (offerings vary by park).

Graduates, families and faculty gathered at Canyon High School Friday evening to celebrate the Class of 2026 as valedictorian Mithil Dungrani and Senior Class President Rowan Roberts spoke during the ceremony.

Officials noted the class achieved the highest academic growth in the Hart District and praised their resilience.

Cecil Sims, the longtime educator who composed Hart High's alma mater and guided students through challenges, left a lasting mark on school traditions plus his work is celebrated by the community.

Two Sequoia Program seniors, Carlotta Ayala and Val Healey, celebrated their graduation in an emotional ceremony held by the William S.

Hart Union High School District this week (with Ayala awarded a $2,000 Henry Mayo Newhall Scholarship) as both students thanked teachers and families for their support.

Community members and officials gathered yesterday in Stevenson Ranch for a groundbreaking ceremony at 26720 Bombero Lane for Fire Station 46, a 13,000 sqft facility that will house an engine and paramedic squad and is set to open in October 2027.

Animal lovers can adopt Cottontail, a 5-year-old, 48-pound Australian Kelpie mix at the SCV Animal Care Center (Castaic).

The friendly dog is available for adoption Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Golden Valley High School announced Ryan Kaupang as the new head coach of the girls basketball program.

Kaupang brought a winning record from previous roles at Quartz Hill and Lakeview Charter and is set to strengthen a team that finished 12-15 and 2-10 in league play.

Isaac Hopewell, a graduate of Santa Clarita Christian School and The Master’s University, worked as a stage manager for the Nashville Predators yesterday at Bridgestone Arena.

He organized the color guard and in-game activities to apply lessons from his sport management program.

College of the Canyons outfielder Reid Farrell signed with Fresno State after a standout season where he led with a .369 average, 11 home runs, and 53 RBIs — earning him All-WSC honors twice and a four-year scholarship offer.