Good morning, Santa Clarita.

On June 23, VIA will host a luncheon with a leading cybersecurity expert — from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department — to discuss safeguarding digital practices in the community.

Santa Clarita hosts family events this week.

Enjoy the Annual 10 by 10 Variety Show at The MAIN tonight at 8 pm and the Boys & Girls Club La Dolce Vita Benefit Auction at SCV Senior Center Bella Vida Saturday at 6 pm.

The Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Center held a pet adoption event on Saturday, May 30 at Valencia Town Center where nine dogs met prospective owners, five were adopted and one is with a foster.

The Santa Clarita Young Marines received honors from the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge during National Youth Week in May as leaders awarded certificates and a 100-dollar prize each to Cpl.

Milena V. Garcia + SSgt. Jameson D. Kehoe for their service to the community.

Dr. Megan LeCornu donated $4,800 to Carousel Ranch at a recent one-day Invisalign charity event held in Los Angeles; the donation supports equestrian therapy and vocational training programs for children and young adults with special needs.

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia, recently honored with a national award, donated $4,600 to Carousel Ranch on June 3 to support equestrian therapy programs for children — a local nonprofit that also helps adults build work skills.

Salvation Army’s third annual Donut Day will take place at 3 p.m. Friday at Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St) where community members, dignitaries, and public safety officials will compete in a two-minute doughnut hole eating contest amid games, music, and extra activities.

Legendary Western actor James Arness, famed for his role in 'Gunsmoke' and early filming at Melody Ranch, died of natural causes on June 3, 2011.

His legacy lives in Santa Clarita with a bronze plaque on the Walk of Western Stars along Main Street.

The College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduates during the 57th commencement Friday at Cougar Stadium on the Valencia campus — Jonathan Gonzalez will deliver the keynote and gates open at 5 p.m. for a ceremony starting at 6 p.m. Arrivals are advised early due to anticipated parking delays.

Alexa Canepa, a 19-year-old student at College of the Canyons, will graduate tomorrow with an associate degree in psychology — she used accessible tools and support from faculty and the AAC to overcome challenges in an online statistics class.

Newhall School District announced that Chad Rose will serve as assistant superintendent of business services starting July 1, and he brings 32 years of school experience to support district operations.

Santa Clarita Public Library launches its summer reading program Unearth a Story from June 8 to July 24, offering interactive events and free youth lunches.

It kicks off on Saturday, June 13 at Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main Street) with hands-on story adventures.

Last week, Santa Clarita expanded David March Park in Plum Canyon, investing $12 million to add baseball fields, playgrounds, and exercise areas (and more) for local residents.

The City Council approved a $361 million budget that sets aside over $90 million for parks, trails, and community improvements.