Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Fostering Youth Independence hosted its Celebration of Everything event in Santa Clarita Valley and recognized 29 foster youth for earning diplomas, certificates, and degrees plus honored over 100 volunteers who support their mission.

Inspirational remarks from alumna Karina Gomez and local representatives lent extra encouragement at the gathering.

Santa Clarita Grocery & Chick-fil-A partner for their first-ever Community Day fundraiser, which will be held at both Chick-fil-A locations on Thursday, July 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Customers who mention Santa Clarita Grocery at checkout will support local food assistance efforts.

Santa Clarita hosts several community events this week.

Santa Clarita Grocery Community Day happens Thursday, July 2 (11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.) at Chick-fil-A with a portion of your purchase going to support local families, and the USTA Youth Tennis Tournament begins Saturday, June 27 at Paseo Club Valencia.

Santa Clarita residents can celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks at multiple venues.

Six Flags Magic Mountain hosts Star-Spangled Nights from July 3-5 while free community displays begin at 9 p.m. at Stevenson Ranch and Valencia Town Center.

On June 24, 1865, local investors and landowners formed the San Fernando Petroleum Mining District to manage oil claims near Pico Canyon and Newhall, a milestone that set the stage for the region’s oil boom.

Six Flags Magic Mountain will host fireworks, live shows & exclusive ride time for season passholders from July 3 to 5 to honor America’s 250th birthday, while Knott’s Berry Farm offers free tours, historical displays & fireworks on July 3 and 4.

Both parks are planning vibrant, family-friendly festivities for the holiday.

Historian John Boston will speak at the historic Rancho Camulos Museum near Piru on Sunday at noon, detailing the Santa Clarita Valley's eerie tales of supernatural events and local monsters, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

Jacklyn Bertolini of Hometown Recipes showcased her Blushing Peach Pie recipe featuring fresh peaches + strawberries in a flaky crust, published yesterday at 9:30 a.m. The colorful dessert offers a sweet taste of summer for Santa Clarita residents.

The William S. Hart Union High School District board approved new administrative appointments for the upcoming school year, naming Gwendolyn Delgado as principal at Bowman High, Michael McGeever as assistant principal at Rio Norte Junior High, and Ravinder Athwal as assistant principal at Hart High; they will begin their roles on July 1.

The CSUN Institute for Sustainability has launched a microsite that tracks team carbon footprints and offers transit tips for fans heading to World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium.

The site features research and guides for visitors from Santa Clarita (to reduce traffic) and runs from June 12 to July 10.

Santa Clarita Transit is easing access to FIFA World Cup 2026 events by adding new connections across key city stops (serving busy routes) to help local fans join the global excitement.