Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Jorge Herrera passed away on Friday after a medical emergency at home, leaving a family that launched a GoFundMe campaign for an honorable burial alongside his father (the campaign has reached 87% of its $30,000 goal).

Larry Thornton, the long-time Hart High band director, was born on June 22, 1932 (Bakersfield) and later taught at Sierra Vista, Placerita Junior High, and Hart High, shaping the community’s music scene.

His legacy continues to be remembered in Santa Clarita.

Crews are making notable progress on The Rink Sports Pavilion at the George A.

Carvalho Sports Complex, with nearly complete drywall, painting, and mechanical installations. The 25,000 sqft facility will offer a 12,000 sqft skating surface (set to host multiple sports and events) once it opens.

The city of Santa Clarita will host an open house at Newhall Park’s Community Room (24923 Newhall Ave) on Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to present preliminary design plans for park improvements including enhanced amenities, improved access, and a stormwater infiltration system.

Wafflecomb, a family-owned business, will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 25 at Valencia Town Center.

Residents can look forward to a welcoming new spot to enjoy family dining.

CalArts alumni Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris co-wrote and directed Pixar's newest Toy Story 5, which was released in theaters on Friday, June 19.

The film premiered in Hollywood on June 9 (featuring music by Randy Newman and Taylor Swift) and has received positive early reviews.

Electric vehicles help improve air quality and lower costs, with federal and state incentives (including a home charger rebate available until July 1) and multiple public charging stations across Santa Clarita.

A list of EV and alternative fueling stations is available for residents.

Following an October fee vote, Saugus residents will see greener landscaping as city officials finalize new service contracts approved by City Council today, with improvements starting July 1.

Travelers leaving Santa Clarita Valley this week should exercise caution when spending time outdoors as smoke from the Boyle Heights fire (active since June 17) and a three-day heat wave are causing unhealthy air across parts of LA County; conditions are expected to improve Friday with a cooling trend.

Float N’ Flicks is back this summer in Santa Clarita—bring a swimsuit, towel and pool float to enjoy an outdoor movie night under the stars.

At today's City Council meeting, Maple Housing Foundation will seek approval for an $110 million municipal bond to acquire and improve the 256-unit Diamond Park Apartments on Solamint Road in Canyon Country, which will add 141 deed-restricted affordable units + involve no cost to the city.