Good morning, Santa Clarita.

On Monday, Santa Clarita held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at David March Park to honor the late Deputy David March and unveil 8 acres of renovated space that includes a baseball field, picnic pavilion, enhanced playground, lighted basketball court, exercise area and parking at 28310 North Via Joyce Drive in Saugus.

Registration is now open for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, themed (Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Freedom, its People, Places and History), set for Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m.

Green Santa Clarita urges residents to clean up after their pets to stop river poo-lution and protect local waterways.

The campaign aims to keep our river safe for all who enjoy it.

Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting its largest business expo on Thursday, June 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Valencia Town Center, where local businesses will network & learn new industry tips.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced four productions filming in the valley from Monday, June 1 to Sunday, June 7—television show Expedition Files featuring host Josh Gates, an Under Armour commercial, a music video, and a student film.

Santa Clarita Valley families seeking a unique summer day trip can visit the Getty Villa (Pacific Palisades) to experience ancient Roman and Greek art and architecture.

The museum offers open-air galleries, scenic gardens, and replicas of historic estates with ocean views.

Barnes & Noble in Valencia will host a meet the author event for Rick Avery’s new book Vasquez on Saturday, June 13 at noon; the book tells the tale of Tiburcio Vasquez who once used Vasquez Rocks as a hideout.

Golden Valley High School celebrated its Class of 2026 graduation Tuesday night at Cougar Stadium on the College of the Canyons campus.

Speakers addressed students in English (by Emmanuel Arecher), ASL, Spanish, and Tagalog as graduates received diplomas and marked the end of their high school chapter.

West Ranch High School held its 19th graduation ceremony on Monday at College of the Canyons in Valencia, where 208 honor scholars wore golden robes.

Principal Robert Fisher and student speakers shared nostalgic memories and playful moments from a memorable four-year journey.

On June 2, 1945, residents voted 432 to 2 on a $300,000 bond to fund a high school built on a 27-acre site in Newhall (with 20 acres donated).

The school was later named for benefactor William S. Hart and now serves more than 2,000 students.

CDCR and the Los Angeles County Fire Department held fire season drills at Castaic Lake to prepare hand crews, fire line-qualified members, and support staff for wildfire response.

The drills, part of a long-running spring program, focus on team communication — a key skill in wildland firefighting.

Freshman Emma Chodur and sophomore Baylee Renfro earned ITA Junior College All-American honors for the 2026 season, marking the first time College of the Canyons has been represented on the team +a historic milestone+.

Saugus High alumna Hazel Rhodes made history for College of the Canyons by winning back-to-back state titles in the 400-meter last May.

She plans to continue her track and academic career at Long Beach State University & aims to build on her success.

Trinity Classical Academy has named Sean DeLong as the new head coach for the boys' basketball team after Daniel Hebert's departure.

DeLong (who coached Canyon High School's Cowboys from 2018 to 2020) will lead the team that finished last season 16-13.