Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita, in partnership with Los Angeles County Fire Department and local safety agencies, will host a free Fire Safety Day and press conference on Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m. at Towsley Canyon Trailhead (residents can tour emergency vehicles, practice CPR, and witness a helicopter water drop demonstration).

VIA will host a special cybersecurity luncheon on Tuesday, June 30 at 11:45 a.m. at *Child and Family Center* where Detective Sergeant Peter Hish and Deputy Director Thomas Gonzalez will offer practical insights to help local businesses strengthen their cyber defenses.

Rescuers recovered a body from a Costa Rica river where Ashley Phillips (30) from Santa Clarita, who vanished over two weeks ago during a stormy hike near HOME Farm, is believed to have been in a water-related accident as authorities work to confirm her identity.

At Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, a video presentation explains the site's legacy as Ventura County's first commercial wine and spirits producer (offering clear historical insights) for local viewers.

Young filmmakers in Santa Clarita are beginning production on Mama Sunshine today, a narrative PSA that examines social media's impact on family life and momfluencer culture; a recent fundraiser exceeded its goal and filming will continue until June 21 with a mid-July YouTube release planned.

The William S. Hart Union High School District Board approved new administrative appointments for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Gwendolyn Delgado is named principal at Bowman High School, Michael McGeever will serve as assistant principal at Rio Norte Junior High School and Ravinder Athwal joins as assistant principal at Hart High — all starting on July 1.

On June 18, 2013, the Saugus Union School District Board vacated trustee Stephen Winkler’s seat after an investigation found he likely lived outside the district boundaries.

Winkler — who opposed his removal — was escorted from the meeting by a sheriff’s deputy, and a legal ruling confirmed the board’s decision.

Sophia Parra from Newhall was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 chancellor’s honor roll after earning a GPA of 3.75 or above, while four local students from Valencia and Canyon Country — Chyna Hodges, Lauren Lising, Matthew Pineda and Kelly Watson — joined Ohio University’s fall provost’s list.

After witnesses reported drones flying above the Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch, officials warned drone pilots to stay clear of the active wildfire as firefighting aircraft worked to control the blaze.

The caution underscores that flying near wildfires risks safety and may lead to penalties.

Local leaders and community members met on Wednesday, June 17 to prepare for Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which will take place on Oct.

3 at Bridgeport Park — the event supports Alzheimer’s awareness.

The city extended entitlements for a billion-dollar film studio & housing project on a 93-acre Placerita Canyon property until Aug.

22, 2027. No new plans have been submitted, leaving the developer options to build either a studio or up to 1,000 homes.

Former Saugus Tanner Brown signed with the New Orleans Saints after helping the Louisville Kings win the United Bowl on June 13.

He earned UFL Special Teams Player of the Year honors plus had stints with the Rams and Falcons.

During Wednesday's meeting, 14 student-athletes from Canyon, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch were honored for winning CIF-Southern Section championships in swimming and track (with coaches, parents and staff commended), and the AFJROTC unit received national recognition for its leadership and academic excellence.