Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita nonprofits offer volunteer opportunities this summer, including building trails at Haskell Canyon Bike Park on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to noon, cleaning Iron Horse Trailhead on Friday, June 12 from 8 to 10 a.m., and flexible shifts at the Oasis Resource Center (helping young adults).

June's Strawberry Moon will show a yellow-orange glow as a micro moon on June 29 at 7:57 p.m. A Griffith Observatory solstice event on June 21 from 7:55 to 8:10 p.m. will explain how the sun's path creates seasonal change — a rare summer sight.

On Thursday, hosts Jade Aubuchon and Sophia Lesseos on Hometown Drive welcomed documentary producer Paul Sadowski and actor Lars Slind to share details about the award-winning film The Vanishing of Dolores Wulff, as Slind, a Santa Clarita resident, explained his personal connection to the story.

Local historian John Boston launched his new eclectic bookstore today in Santa Clarita — offering his humorous sequel 'Naked Came the Novelist' and a supernatural Monsters series that spotlight the valley's quirky past.

Book lovers can explore local lore and enjoy a fresh take on regional history.

Rep. George Whitesides announced the winners of the Congressional Art Competition (The Future I Want to See) with four student pieces recognized for their outstanding creativity.

Fiona Currie’s first place work 'Shared Skies' will be showcased in the U.S. Capitol while the others display in Whitesides’ district offices.

Bowman High School held its graduation Thursday night at College of the Canyon’s football field where nearly 200 seniors celebrated academic and personal achievements while faculty retirements and a principal’s exit signaled a changing phase for the school.

Jereann Bowman High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 — with Principal Nina Zamora and local officials praising student resilience and achievements.

Speakers shared personal stories and awards including scholarships were presented, marking a milestone for families in Santa Clarita.

College of the Canyons baseball announced five players were named to the CCCBCA Academic All-State Team, requiring a minimum 3.5 GPA for second-year student-athletes.

The honor spotlights academic success among the 2026 graduating players chosen from over 330 nominees.

Twenty-three fire technology students at College of the Canyons received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International on June 5 to cover tuition, books, and fees.

This marks the eighth consecutive year Edison has supported the program to prepare future fire service professionals.

SCV Water is hosting its free 2026 Water Academy in September (Wednesdays, Sept.

9, 16, and 23 at 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 to 11 a.m.) where residents 18 and older learn about water history, operations, conservation, and system innovations; applications are open until Aug. 25.