Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita is hosting its fourth annual Pet Adoption Week to help animals find homes with waived adoption fees (only a $20 licensing fee for dogs and $5 for cats).

PAW Palooza will end the week on Saturday, July 25 at Newhall Community Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced honorees for its 4th Annual Black Business Month Celebration to honor outstanding Black-owned businesses and strengthen community ties.

The event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at CalArts & is supported by local sponsors.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger invites Santa Clarita residents to enjoy free summer movies and concerts at Val Verde Park, featuring outdoor screenings like 'Hoppers' today and Thursday concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. on July 23, Aug.

6, and Aug. 20 at 30300 W. Arlington Road.

Santa Clarita residents can watch the Buck Moon this month as the full moon appears on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:36 a.m., while Saturn's rings look thinner and meteor showers peak from July 30 to 31.

Griffith Observatory hosts a star party on July 18 from 2 to 9:45 p.m.

On July 16, 2018, Berry Petroleum Corp. returned to the public market with an IPO for the Placerita Oil Field in Newhall (a longtime local landmark), marking a new chapter in the company’s role in the area’s industrial development.

Santa Clarita City Council adopted a 10-year arts master plan Tuesday night.

The new plan updates the 2016 roadmap with guidelines for grant funding & venues, directing staff to review options like a proposed theater center while addressing community needs linked to the ongoing Bouquet Canyon Road closure.

SCV Water will host the 'Water Matters: Understanding the 2026 Consumer Confidence Report' webinar on Wednesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. to explore water quality for local users (online).

Repair work on the landfill’s west end began recently to prevent a slope failure — Assemblywoman Schiavo and Supervisor Barger are urging Chiquita Canyon Landfill to add stronger protections for residents.

Excavation will start Monday and continue until Aug. 14 amid concerns over increased odors and limited cool zone access.

The California Legislature passed Senate Bill 125 to keep Medi-Cal funding after federal rules changed the tax on health plans.

Critics warn that costs may be passed on, raising premiums and straining family budgets across Santa Clarita & beyond.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported the first human West Nile virus case for 2026 in an Antelope Valley resident who is now hospitalized with encephalitis after symptoms began in late June.

The department advises residents to use insect repellent and remove standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.