Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita will celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Fourth of July with local events.

Enjoy the Independence Day Classic run at Newhall Park at 7:15 a.m., the 9:00 a.m. parade along Main Street, and the Spirit of America Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. with traffic delays + road closures in effect.

JCI Santa Clarita announced its inaugural Carry Hope outreach event to deliver duffle bags filled with essential items and personal notes to foster youth in transition.

Volunteers, donors and community organizations will soon join efforts to support these kids with dignity.

Residents can join Santa Clarita Valley’s biggest water balloon fight, the SPARTEN-themed 300 Battle of Hydropylae, on July 4 at noon to benefit the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry.

The event offers a fun way to support local food relief.

The Zonta Club invites artists to submit work for its 'Art for a Life Free from Violence' exhibit, with submissions due Sept.

30 and notification on Nov. 2 (selected art will be shown Dec. 4–6 at Santa Clarita Artists Association).

SCAA Gallery (the official gallery of the Santa Clarita Artists Association) displays fresh art shows and hosts outdoor receptions and markets in Old Town Newhall.

The venue offers open calls for artists and rental options for private events, with new exhibits running through early December.

Santa Clarita Valley families can plan a summer outing at MOXI, The Wolf Museum Of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara, where interactive STEAM exhibits and daily workshops (10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) offer hands-on learning for all ages.

On June 30, 1943, Second Lt. Loncie L.

Tucker died when his P-38 Lightning crashed at Wayside Honor Rancho near Castaic during a training mission. County officials later named the canyon Tucker Canyon + installed a memorial to honor his sacrifice.

California Credit Union has launched a school supply drive as part of NBC4 & Telemundo 52’s Supporting Our Schools campaign, inviting local community members to donate supplies so students can start the academic year ready to learn.

Santa Clarita is hiring part-time rink attendants and recreation leaders at The Rink Sports Pavilion expected to open in the fall — applicants must complete a skate assessment on Friday, July 17 or Saturday, July 18 and apply by Thursday, July 16 at noon.

CHP urges drivers to slow down as it begins its Independence Day Holiday Enforcement from Thursday, July 2 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m. with 100 low-profile patrol vehicles + reminding everyone to drive safely over the holiday weekend.

Santa Clarita’s 11-year-old Geo Gan placed in the top 10 of the 1A Open Pro Finals at the US National Yo-Yo Championship in Las Vegas — a division known for its deep international field.

Santa Clarita Transit is offering rides to the World Cup until July 10.

Riders can catch Route 757 from McBean Regional Transit Center to North Hollywood Station for a Metro shuttle to SoFi Stadium every 10 minutes on match days + service to Official FIFA Fan Zones is also available.