Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The city of Santa Clarita will organize a beautification and clean-up project at Camp Plenty Trailhead on July 25 — volunteers will join city staff to remove trash and debris from a hot spot riverbed in Canyon Country — as part of its effort to reduce litter.

Deputies in Canyon Country responded Tuesday at 2:20 p.m. after a man in his 30s reportedly threw a knife at them and barricaded himself inside a home on the 18500 block of Soledad Canyon Road—after two hours, they withdrew without making any arrests as the investigation continues.

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature local artist Nadia Lusian at the Canyon Theatre Guild from July 26 to Aug.

31—she will present her work during the event.

A guide of Santa Clarita events lays out many activities for local residents starting from early this week through the coming weeks, including concerts, theater productions, cultural celebrations and outdoor family outings + community hikes.

The list highlights events at venues such as Central Park, the Olive Branch Theatre and Castaic Lake and notes that schedules may change, so organizers should be consulted for updates.

Santa Clarita will celebrate 35 years of Concerts in the Park this summer at Central Park with tribute bands playing from July 12 to Aug.

30, and each show starts at 7 p.m. Food trucks will serve from 5 p.m. and the final event on Aug. 30 will feature three tribute bands performing (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.).

SCV Water will host a free webinar via Zoom on July 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. Water quality experts will review the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report and discuss PFAS and other concerns affecting local water.

On July 8, the Santa Clarita City Council voted 3-2 to replace Planning Commissioner Denise Lite after over an hour of public comments—Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste said the change was needed due to a lack of regular communication.

LA Health Services is working on new plans to help patients even though Medicaid cuts have strained their budget.

Dr. Christina Ghaly said they met with local leaders, talked with Congress, and will hold town halls in Summer 2025—efforts that will keep care safe and fair—so patients can get the support they need.