Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Bridge to Home named Dietra Clayton as its new Executive Director.

Clayton brings 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience (including her role at The Sophia Way) and will work with staff and partners to expand housing and support services for over 1,200 locals annually.

The annual VIA Bash, themed Boots and Bowties: The Cowboy Ball, will be held Friday, Nov.

6 at Hyatt Regency Valencia, where community and business leaders will enjoy cocktails at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. while supporting VIA’s Connecting to Success workforce readiness program (individual tickets cost $175).

A brush fire started near Valencia on Thursday around 12:40 p.m. on the south side of Highway 126 near San Martinez Grande Road; fire crews from Ventura County + Los Angeles County are addressing the blaze while officials report no structures were threatened.

County supervisor Kathryn Barger invites residents to kick off a summer of free family entertainment with movies under the stars and a lively concert series at Val Verde County Park.

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer fun for all ages this summer.

The College of the Canyons Foundation is hosting the 2026 Swing for Student Success Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct.

19 at Valencia Country Club (sponsored by BMO Bank) with sponsorship opportunities now available. Interested sponsors can contact the foundation for details.

College of the Canyons received $779,000 from Axim Collaborative to launch the AI for Teaching and Learning Institute — a six-month virtual program helping community colleges integrate generative AI in teaching and learning.

The program, developed with Carnegie Mellon University, is scheduled to begin Spring 2027.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is accepting applications for the LASD Explorer Academy for youth ages 14 to 19.

The program begins around Aug. 15 at the STARS Center in Whittier and meets every Saturday until December — training participants in law enforcement skills, teamwork, and public speaking.

College of the Canyons trustee Carlos Guerrero was elected to serve on the 2026-27 California Community College Trustees Board representing Santa Clarita Valley and the local community college district — he was chosen on May 3 at the Annual Trustees Conference.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Vehicle Theft Task Force host a free catalytic converter etching event on Saturday, July 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at Santa Clarita City Hall — 23920 Valencia Boulevard, where deputies etch a traceable number to deter theft.

SCV Water’s 2026 survey from July 9 shows 93% of customers report reliable service and improved call satisfaction from 68% to 81%.

The results also highlight a need for clearer education on water safety and cost—an opportunity to boost community outreach.

The Hart Pony League 7U Red team, undefeated at 11-0 and fresh off its regional win, begins its Pony World Series run today at Bob Kildee Community Park in Camarillo at 5 p.m. as longtime coach Pat Downs, stepping down after nearly 40 years, aims for a second title.