Good morning, Santa Clarita.

SCV Animal Care Center is hosting its free Paws & Play Adoption Day today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 31044 Charlie Canyon Road in Castaic.

The event features a foam party, bounce house, water fun, face painting, and giveaways while waiving adoption fees (licensing fees apply).

3-year-old Australian Cattle Dog Roo awaits adoption at the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Shelter after her owners faced a family tragedy; she is active + affectionate, follows commands, and is available for visitors at 31044 N.

Charlie Canyon Rd, open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche at Young & Chic on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 9 to 10:15 a.m. for local business supporters to connect over coffee.

Six Flags Magic Mountain filed a demolition permit on June 8 to remove its original 1971 restaurant building near the closed Superman: Escape from Krypton, which once housed Four Winds Steakhouse and later The Laughing Dragon.

The park will clear the site for Project 90011, a new coaster set for 2027 + details remain pending.

Local nonprofits are invited to submit project proposals for Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct.

24 as the city calls for community service ideas (guidelines will be provided).

Albertsons Companies donated about 50,000 lbs of food and 25 pallets of pantry staples to the SCV Food Pantry at its Newhall location — helping local families, seniors, and students facing food insecurity.

The donation comes as community demand for food assistance grows.

Santa Clarita history marks the July 17, 1834 birth of Sinforosa at Mission San Fernando Rey.

Baptized the following day, she became known as the last speaker of the Tataviam language, a legacy her descendants honor.

SCVHistory.com offers a searchable archive of Santa Clarita Valley history with rare photos and texts from Agua Dulce and Vasquez Rocks, helping residents explore their rich local heritage (including early inhabitants and notable events).

The Santa Clarita Artists Association will host a general meeting with a live watercolor demonstration by Joe Cibrere (6-7:30 p.m., Monday, July 20) at Old Town Newhall Library's community room.

The WiSH Foundation will host an electronic waste recycling event benefiting Hart District students from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug.

15 and 16 at Valencia Town Center (corner of Valencia Boulevard and Citrus Street).

Santa Clarita is expanding its Film Incentive Program and launching a redesigned Film Santa Clarita website to support a wider range of productions, including internet shows and reality TV, while offering permit fee refunds + hotel tax rebates that have generated over $212 million in local economic impact since 2009.

Residents in Val Verde joined Assemblywoman Schiavo & Supervisor Barger on Thursday to urge Waste Connections to address toxic fumes from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill that are causing health issues and strong odors.

Excavation starts July 20 while a temporary relief room at Embassy Suites helps affected residents.

The city invites teams to join the Santa Clarita Valley 5 on 5 Adult Flag Football Fall League this fall.

Registration is open now for local teams to compete.