Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Child & Family Center will host its Golden Legacy Celebration soon to mark 50 years of service to local children and families, with officials promising inspirational tributes and community activities as part of the celebration.

Santa Clarita offers a busy slate of events this week.

Today’s Gold Showcase starts at College of the Canyons at 5:50 p.m + Celebrate Argentina runs July 10 at Canyon Country Community Center, and free Concerts in the Park begin July 11 at Central Park.

Recently, FYI hosted its annual Celebration of Everything event in Santa Clarita to honor 29 foster youth for educational milestones and thank over 100 volunteers, with local officials also presenting 11 scholarships and motivational remarks.

Bridge to Home announced Dietra Clayton as its new Executive Director to expand housing and support services in Santa Clarita.

Clayton, with two decades of nonprofit experience, invites community members to a coffee and chat on Thursday, July 30 (9:30 a.m.) at Old Town Newhall Library.

A brush fire (dubbed the Hanger Fire) broke out in Newhall Pass on Wednesday, July 8 at about 9:45 a.m. and affected northbound lanes of the 5 freeway near the 14 freeway, burning 2 acres of brush.

Thirteen Santa Clarita Chamber members, including President and CEO Ivan Volschenk, were named to LA Business Journal’s 2026 Valley 200 list of influential leaders — a recognition that highlights local leadership shaping our community.

The complete list is available on the publication’s website.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is accepting applications for its LASD Explorer Academy this summer.

The program offers local youth a chance to learn law enforcement skills in the community.

The city invites local nonprofits to apply for its third annual Animal Care Grant Program that provides financial support to groups caring for animals.

Application details will be released soon.

SCV Water’s 2026 Customer Opinion Survey shows 93% of customers are satisfied with reliable service and clear billing, and satisfaction with phone contacts rose from 68% to 81%.

General Manager Matt Stone said the results confirm the agency’s commitment to meeting community needs (survey by True North Research).

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station invites residents to meet with local deputies at the upcoming 'Cinnabon with a Cop' event on Tuesday, July 21 (10 a.m. to noon) at Cinnabon in the Valencia Town Center food court, where they can ask questions and share concerns.

Los Angeles County Public Health has extended a heat advisory for Santa Clarita Valley through Tuesday amid high temperatures; residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak heat, and visit cooling centers (if without air conditioning) to reduce risks of heat-related illness.

Santa Clarita native C.J.

Ravenell, who turned 26 yesterday (after celebrating at Golden Valley High), was claimed by the New York Giants Tuesday after being waived by the Titans, giving him a fresh start in the NFL.

Lauren Lamb, a West Ranch High School 2026 graduate, was named a USA Lacrosse All-American on July 8, becoming the first girls lacrosse player in the Santa Clarita Valley to earn the honor (she set the Foothill League record with 361 goals) and she will attend UC Berkeley this fall.

Brian Patenaude is the new head coach of Saugus girls’ lacrosse team and aims to lead the Centurions to a CIF championship next season; he returns to Santa Clarita after coaching in Santa Monica (from 2018 to 2026).