Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub connects local non-profits with volunteers eager to support summer community projects (offering a range of opportunities to share skills and talents).

The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry is seeking food donations to keep its shelves stocked after serving over 95,000 clients in 2024+ local residents are encouraged to help meet rising demand.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Black Business Month Celebration on Aug.

7 at 5:30 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia to honor Black entrepreneurs—honoring local businesses like GlowHouse Enterprises, Hammer & Nails, and The Venue Valencia—in a community event.

Golden Oak Adult School will start its fall semester on Monday, Aug.

18, with online registration open for courses that help career advancement, personal enrichment, and academic achievement. The school is offering a phlebotomy course in partnership with UCLA—its information session is scheduled for July 24—and additional programs in medical assisting, pharmacy technology, tech skills, and creative subjects.

Caltrans announced lane reductions on I-5 in the Castaic area as one lane will be closed on both northbound and southbound sides between Lake Hughes Road and 2 miles north of Templin Highway each day from Monday, July 21 to Friday, July 25 for pavement rehabilitation - drivers should allow extra travel time and drive carefully in the construction zone.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to modernize film permits and cut red tape for the local film industry.

The measure directs the Film Office to work with key county departments such as Public Works + Parks to review current policies and study a proposed $80-$100 million public-private fund over the next 120 days.

Green Santa Clarita reminds residents that bulky items like furniture, appliances, tree branches, scrap wood, sod, and tires can be disposed of free by pickup or drop-off—this service is available for both single-family and multi-family residences.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced that California’s 'No Touch' Phone Law is now in effect—holding a phone while driving is illegal—drivers may use their devices only if mounted and operated hands-free.

Tuesday evening, Canyon High School’s Boys’ Basketball team held a ring and banner ceremony to celebrate winning its first CIF Championship after a triple-overtime win (against St. Bonaventure) in February.

Head coach Ali Monfared praised key players like Isaac Yukiko and Daniel Gonzalez (each honored for their contributions) as community alumni and young fans showed support for this historic program milestone.