Good morning, Santa Clarita.

SCV Run Club will host its Glow & Go running event on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at Central Park (meeting at the Butterfly Sculpture) as a fun end to the month.

The city will host its 31st Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 8-11 a.m. at the Newhall Community Center, where volunteers will clean a river tributary and learn about local environmental efforts.

Triumph Foundation is accepting applications to select new ambassadors who will offer support and advocacy for people with newly sustained spinal cord injuries.

The foundation seeks public speakers, Spanish speakers, young adults, and women to help lead local support groups and build community awareness.

The Canyon Theatre Guild will present 'The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical' on weekends (Aug.

1-23) at its venue, offering a fresh take on a classic myth in a lively musical format.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced that five productions, including television projects like NCIS: Origins and short films such as The Hallow, are filming in the Santa Clarita Valley from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug.

2 (boosting the local film industry).

Dr. Ahuja, a psychiatrist and school board trustee, says social media is hurting students and the district is now requiring phones be off during class and recess while he urges families to set clear screen time limits at home (to build real bonds).

Legacy Christian Academy named Troy Leaf as its new Director of Athletics.

He brings extensive experience from collegiate basketball and coaching at The Master’s University and with the Indiana Pacers to grow student-athlete opportunities.

Santa Clarita Community College District received a $728,226 grant from the state’s Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant Program on July 27 to boost nursing training + support services.

The funding will enhance clinical training, student counseling and transfer opportunities for future healthcare professionals.

Castaic Union School District will start back-to-school on Monday, Aug.

10 when classes begin for local students. Families can prepare for a fresh academic year.

Mark Crawford, a longtime educator and former West Ranch principal, died on July 4 after a long battle with cancer; he was known for his kindness in the Hart district (teaching, coaching, and leading schools) and is survived by his wife and daughters with a celebration of life planned soon.

Families near Chiquita Canyon Landfill are facing increased toxic odors and related health issues as Waste Connections begins excavation to prevent a landslide—residents in Val Verde and Castaic report headaches, bloody noses, and breathing problems while community leader Pilar Schiavo demands immediate protective measures. The construction work continues amid urgent calls for relief.

Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio explain that Medicare pays for telehealth only with California doctors, leaving seniors with serious illness without outside care.

They have twice introduced Senate Bill 1002 + a law that would let residents consult with out-of-state doctors when travel is hard.

The last piece of the Hartwell project on Main Street is back on the market at $2.35 million (with entitlements reduced to 20 condos) as developers and former owners pursue legal action over unmet sale terms, city officials confirmed Monday.