Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Families and animal lovers gathered at Castaic Animal Care Center today for the quarterly Paws and Play event — featuring adoptable pets, local vendors, music, food, a bubble station for children and face painting by West Ranch girls track team to boost pet adoptions.

Santa Clarita Artists Association announced that member Stella Rowe will show her art at Canyon Theatre Guild’s lobby gallery from Aug.

1 to 31—she aims to engage local art lovers with her creative work.

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra is accepting video auditions for principal chair positions in bassoon, oboe, trombone, tuba and viola — interested musicians should follow the orchestra’s submission guidelines.

The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will host a free pop up art exhibition 'Art of Five: 5 Women, 5 Visions' featuring five SCAA artists (July 23-26) at its venue.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced that three productions will be filming in the Santa Clarita Valley from Monday, July 20 to Sunday, July 26 (featuring a TV project, a commercial, and a short film double feature).

Local businesses expect extra spending from production rentals and local services.

Applications to join the 2026 SCV Water Academy are open now with a deadline on Tuesday, Aug.

25—classes meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 16, 23 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30-11 a.m. for hands-on water management learning.

Legacy Christian Academy is now accepting Fall 2026 enrollment for grades K-12—inviting families to join a campus tour on Monday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to explore its Christ-centered, college-preparatory approach.

On July 20, 2001, Assembly Member George Runner introduced a resolution honoring the historic Ridge Route Highway, with a proposed monument and plaque installed at the SR 126 + I-5 interchange to recognize its role in unifying California.

The College of the Canyons men's basketball team earned the 2025-26 NABC Academic Excellence Award (the only California community college among more than 400 winners) by posting a team GPA of 3.13 throughout the season.