Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita is recruiting volunteers to help clean up community spaces (an effort to boost local pride) and create a more enjoyable urban environment.

Interested residents can check with local community centers for more details on upcoming opportunities.

Child & Family Center will host its Annual Board Installation and Community Awards Dinner on Friday, Aug.

7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Education Center — the event will introduce new board members and honor community supporters, where dinner is offered and RSVP is needed by Aug. 1.

Santa Clarita hosts a busy weekend of community events.

Today, the Grocery Community Day at Chick-fil-A supports local families, and on July 4 there will be fireworks, a parade on Main Street and running races in Newhall, along with beach trips, nature walks and cultural programs.

Rocket Group added Clemmer Services from Santa Clarita to its portfolio, expanding its home services network into key residential markets—local technicians will benefit from enhanced growth systems and strategic support as the company meets year-round demand for HVAC, heating, and plumbing services.

Santa Clarita theaters showed 'Minions & Monsters' and 'Enola Homes 3' on July 1, while 'Young Washington' debuts on July 3 and live-action 'Moana,' 'Evil Dead Burn,' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will appear later this month.

On July 1, 1915, Castaic became an official town when the historic Ridge Route opened + a road built at $500,000 cost that carved 697 curves + transforming the area into a gateway from Los Angeles to the Central Valley.

SCV SELPA, in collaboration with local school districts, offers free special education evaluations for children from birth through age 22 who may need help with learning, speech or development.

Families with concerns may contact their district’s Special Education office & the SELPA office for confidential services.

Old Town Newhall Library hosts Dino Detectives today from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The science adventure invites families to explore prehistoric finds in a hands-on session.

PlasticFreeJuly, a global movement to reduce plastic waste, invites Santa Clarita residents to join community efforts to cut single-use plastics+ adopt eco-friendly habits.

The initiative aims to support local cleanups and protect public spaces.

A brush fire dubbed the Chloe Fire burned near Highway 126 and Chiquito Canyon Road west of Valencia on Wednesday afternoon; firefighting crews from Los Angeles and Ventura Counties battled the blaze, which reached about 25 acres — and no evacuation orders or road closures were issued.

Saugus High's girls lacrosse program announced coach Chris Quinlan stepped down after four seasons, following a strong 2025 season and playoff run.

The program said new coaching news will come soon (it thanked Quinlan for his dedication).