Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The City of Santa Clarita is working with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Friday, August 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall on Valencia Boulevard—residents are encouraged to donate to help meet the local need for blood.

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that three students will have their art shown on trash barrels at beaches — two of whom are from the Santa Clarita Valley.

Third-grade Arcadia student Caitlyn Xu, fourth-grade Valencia student Kayla Lina Kim, and fifth-grade Castaic student Kylie Bennett won the 2025 Fifth District Can the Trash poster contest.

Santa Clarita police reported 41 arrests over the weekend, marking the fifth consecutive weekend with over 40 arrests—charges ranged from DUI, domestic violence and vandalism to theft and substance-related offenses, with 18 arrestees identified as visitors and 23 as non-residents.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced that seven productions will film in the valley from July 28 to Aug.

2 — including an Internet series, a music video, a documentary, two commercials, and two TV shows. The office said filming supports local business spending and draws millions to the community — helping fund services and improvements.

Santa Clarita is hosting its 30th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept.

20, from 8-11 a.m. along Wiley Canyon Road near the Santa Clara river, where volunteers must pre-register by Sept. 19 to help clean debris, manage logistics, and enjoy extras like free transit, giveaways, and adoptable dogs showcased by Castaic Animal Care Center — the event marks 30 years of community river cleanup and education.

On July 28, the City of Santa Clarita reminded residents to recycle food waste by sealing scraps in a plastic bag placed inside their green bin.

The program covers items such as fruits, vegetables, and soiled paper towels — residents are urged to follow these guidelines for proper organics recycling.

Caltrans announced that overnight lane reductions on I-5—between Lake Hughes Road and two miles north of Templin Highway—began Monday, July 28 and will continue until Friday, Aug.

1 for pavement rehabilitation.

City Manager Ken Striplin urged Santa Clarita residents to prepare for summer heat and wildfire danger by following the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Ready!

Set! Go! Plan— which advises removing dry brush and setting an emergency plan for families. The city provides local amenities like public pools and community centers to help everyone stay cool and safe.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita has received the American Heart Association award for stroke care and type 2 diabetes treatment using research based guidelines that help ensure patients get the most appropriate care.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award, which highlighted its commitment to fast, research-based stroke care. The hospital’s recognition shows that its efforts to improve treatment have helped reduce disability and improve recovery for stroke patients in Santa Clarita.