Good morning, Santa Clarita.

A flyer from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill sparked anger among residents in Val Verde and Castaic by downplaying environmental and public health risks.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she will pursue legal action against Waste Connections — a court hearing is set for July 17 to address community concerns.

On Wednesday morning, deputies in Newhall responded to a call near Apple Street and Lyons Avenue and arrested 26-year-old Hayden Mysko, who was reportedly found with stolen mail—no vandalism was observed.

Two grand theft suspects—one accused of stealing over $20k from a Wells Fargo victim’s vehicle—were arrested by Santa Clarita deputies as part of a multi-agency operation that linked the jugging crew to similar crimes in Fontana, Camarillo, and other areas.

A history column recapped quirky events in our past on June 28 from 1925 to 1985, mentioning the start of condo living, a robbery at gunpoint, and a gang melee at Magic Mountain.

The piece uses humor—mixed with real facts—to show how these colorful moments have shaped our local community.

Oversized billboards along freeways advertise personal injury law firms, and billions spent on legal ads last year have raised hidden litigation costs that burden Santa Clarita small businesses—forcing extra defense expenses which add nearly $3,658 per person and risk local job losses.

Governing board members of the Sulphur Springs Union School District approved the 2025–26 budget and local control and accountability plan on Wednesday to support student success.

The district will use $85.9 million in revenue and an estimated $97.6 million in spending—focusing on curriculum, support for vulnerable students, and community engagement—with its next board meeting set for July 19 to consider a new school name.

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved Sal Frias as Chief Administrative Officer of Student Services and Leadership Support and Carolyn Hoffman as Chief Administrative Officer of Educational Services and Learning Support—both will begin their roles on Tuesday, July 1.

Hart District students completed their competitive season at the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Iowa last week — with Valencia High student Ava Dinapoli placing second in Impromptu Speaking and West Ranch competitors earning Nationals qualifications in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger was unanimously elected as Metro Board's second vice chair—she represents the Santa Clarita Valley—and will become board chair in the 2027-2028 fiscal year as Metro finalizes plans for the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Santa Clarita City Council will discuss commissioner Denise Lite's potential removal at the July 8 meeting after Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste sent her a letter on June 18 for not communicating as expected plus Lite said her questioning of local project deals spurred the move and left council members divided on commissioner roles.