Good morning, Santa Clarita.

On Saturday, July 4, Santa Clarita celebrates with the 42nd Independence Day Classic at Newhall Park from 7 to 10 a.m. and a parade in Old Town at 9 a.m. Later, fireworks light up Valencia Town Center — Six Flags Magic Mountain hosts its Star-Spangled Night ride show.

KHTS Restaurant Row launches July deals that offer up to 50% off at local restaurants & businesses like Booku Poboys and Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, with online sales starting Wednesday, July 1 at midnight and in-person sales at 9 a.m. at the new KHTS office.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced four productions filming this week (from Monday, June 29 through Sunday, July 5) in the valley, including TV shows Dial Tone and El Dorado, short film All That Is Man, and music video LXDC, which support local economic growth.

Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park, now in its 36th season, will take place on Saturday evenings at Central Park from July 11 to Aug.

29—offering live music tributes, Top 40 country hits, and food trucks that bring families together under the stars.

In 1978, Magic Mountain opened Colossus, a wooden roller coaster that set records and faced early challenges before it was rebuilt and reimagined as Twisted Colossus in 2015.

The ride remains an iconic local landmark for thrill-seekers.

HeatSafe.LA gives Santa Clarita residents simple tips to keep cool during hot days — use shades, run fans, and visit air-conditioned spots to prevent heat illness.

The advice also urges checking on neighbors and loved ones when temperatures rise.

College of the Canyons track star Hazel Rhodes broke school records and won two state titles before choosing to transfer to Long Beach State.

She will train for the 2028 Olympic Games and build her personal brand as she chases her dream.