Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is performing plays at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall through Sunday, Aug.

2 + offering free local theater that brightens community life.

CalArts alumni received Emmy nominations for work in production design, lighting design and picture editing.

The 78th Emmy Awards will air on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE.

Eight College of the Canyons football players earned Academic All-State honors for their academic achievements during the 2025 season (GPAs of 3.5 or higher) as reported by head coach Ted Iacenda.

Their recognition marks a proud milestone for a program that blends athletic and academic success.

Veterans Guitar Alliance is recruiting veterans for free guitar lessons in the Santa Clarita Valley and Los Angeles County, inviting eligible participants to join the program.

College of the Canyons women’s tennis team was named an ITA All-Academic Team after six players earned Scholar-Athlete awards; the team finished the season with a 12-7 record + its first postseason win, with Coach Patty LaBat praising their classroom and on-court efforts.

On Tuesday night, the Saugus Union School District board held a closed session on Santa Clarita’s interest in buying the former elementary property but gave no details when the public meeting resumed; community advocates urge keeping the site for public use as a community center for families and children.

AFC Urgent Care Santa Clarita celebrated its new partnership with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at its Canyon Country location (19042 Soledad Canyon Road) on Wednesday, July 22.

The ribbon cutting highlighted improved coordination of care and convenient walk-in services for local residents.

South Coast AQMD issued an ozone advisory as a heat wave is expected to raise smog levels into the unhealthy range in Santa Clarita Valley through Monday; residents (including children, older adults, and asthma patients) should check air quality and limit midday outdoor activities.

The California Department of Public Health reminds families that children must have routine vaccines before school starts (including the MMR to prevent measles, mumps, and rubella) to keep classrooms safe and healthy.