Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Residents celebrated the grand reopening of David March Park in Saugus on Monday, June 1.

The park now boasts eight extra acres, a new baseball field, lighted basketball court, enhanced playground, exercise staircase, added parking lots, and a public art installation (honoring Deputy March).

The city of Santa Clarita will host the 'Honey, I Shrunk SENSES!' Block Party on Thursday, June 18 from 7-10 p.m. on Main Street in Old Town Newhall to offer a larger-than-life adventure for residents.

The NAACP Santa Clarita Branch will host its third annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Day in the Park on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Canyon Country Community Center Park (18410 Sierra Highway) where families can enjoy live music, dancing, food trucks, and interactive kids' activities.

The Santa Clarita Public Library is serving free summer lunches for kids and teens, giving families a healthy meal option during the season (no registration is required).

Registration is open for the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade, which will be held Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m. Participants will march from the Newhall roundabout along Main Street, Lyons Avenue, and Orchard Village Road to finish on Avenida Dalbey + celebrate 250 years of America’s freedom.

Rep. Whitesides announced winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, themed 'The Future I Want to See.' Homeschooled Fiona Currie won first place with 'Shared Skies,' which will be shown at the U.S. Capitol while entries by Esha Mandadapu, Brady Wan, & Joanne Kim will appear in Whitesides' district offices.

The Valley Industry Association is asking local business professionals to volunteer as facilitators for its Connecting to Success Program this fall in Santa Clarita (training and materials are provided for a 45-minute classroom session).

Academy of the Canyons held its graduation ceremony yesterday at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center (honoring 98 graduates) with remarks from student leaders and faculty.

Graduates moved their tassels after receiving diplomas, marking the start of their next chapter.

Twenty-three fire technology students at College of the Canyons received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International through a $20,000 grant, marking the program's eighth year of support for training future fire service professionals.

The aid covers tuition, books and fees.

Valencia Library will host Teen Crafts and Stuff: Prehistoric Pixels for teens Tuesday, June 9 (3:30–4:30 p.m.) where participants can explore hands-on crafts and digital creativity in a friendly setting.

SCVi Charter School celebrated 20 graduates at its Shakesphere Theater on June 4, as class president Chloe Andaya and school directors delivered inspiring remarks for students stepping into their future.

College of the Canyons sophomore outfielder Reid Farrell, headed to Fresno State, earned All-State honors from the California Community College Baseball Coaches Association and was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association & Rawlings All-American Team for his two-year strong performance.