Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting Conchas with a Cop on Tuesday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vallarta Supermarkets (18571 Soledad Canyon Rd., Canyon Country), where residents will meet local deputies and enjoy free coffee and conchas.

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Awards Night, hosted by Exalted Ruler Mike Brandriff, honored local service and volunteer efforts at the Canyon Country Lodge with 150 guests (including responders and community members).

Award winners included CHP Officer Christopher Penza, Firefighter Troy Anaya and a top high school scholar.

Santa Clarita City Hall’s First Floor Gallery is now showing ‘Seascapes’—an art exhibit celebrating the ocean with paintings, photography, and mixed media until Aug.

12.

On June 11, 1979, legendary actor John Wayne died at UCLA Medical Center from stomach cancer—his early film work in Placerita Canyon left a lasting mark on local culture.

Three local Girl Scouts earned the Gold Award on Sunday, June 7 during a ceremony in Santa Clarita — Savannah G. led dental health workshops, Kendall G. donated clothing for elementary students and Andrea R. developed a STEM curriculum to meet community needs.

The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program, 'Unearth a Story' from June 8 to July 24 with a kickoff Saturday, June 13 at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch (24500 Main St.).

The program offers interactive activities for all ages, including story times and craft sessions.

SCV Water will hold its popular Scout Days program from July 2 until July 30, offering interactive water conservation lessons for Scouts ages 6 — 18 at the E.G.

'Jerry' Gladbach Water Treatment Plant above Central Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m.

Mental Health Hook-Up is seeking sponsors for Stop the Stigma SCV Health Fair: Santa Clarita Takes Action, scheduled for Saturday, Sept.

19 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital campus. The nonprofit will use donations to boost awareness of mental health services for adults + support community acceptance.

Fans gathered at local bars on Thursday, June 11 to watch the first World Cup game where Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 - the event drew community excitement at spots like El Trocadero Kitchen and Bar.

Valencia’s Dylan Murphy earned the lone all-CIF honor from SCV after leading the Vikings to a Foothill League title and 11-1 record in boys’ volleyball – he will continue his career at North Central College.