Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita residents can volunteer now on outdoor, event, and tutoring projects at local sites including Golden Valley Ranch, Elsmere Canyon, and Newhall Library before Make a Difference Day on Oct.

24. (Opportunities run from Aug. 8 through Aug. 30 with sign-up starting Sept. 8.)

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer will hold its fourth annual Cheers for Charity fundraiser (5-10 p.m.) on Saturday, Sept.

12 at the Canyon Country Community Center.

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 was named among the Top Ten All-American Lodges on Aug.

2 for its strong community programs for families, youth and veterans (a recognition of its leadership and local partnerships).

As the school year begins, Santa Clarita sidewalks, trails and paseos grow busier, prompting city officials to stress safe e-bike use among students.

Parents are urged to check that rides meet legal standards + riders wear helmets and obey traffic signals.

Costa’s Hummingbird remains common in local backyards even on hot summer days (when temperatures exceed 95°F) while other species head for cooler spots; residents can boost visits by planting native flowers like California fuchsia and Cleveland sage and by keeping feeders clean.

In 1956, local newspapers announced plans for Happy Valley Neighborhood Development with 213 homes and equestrian trails in the area west of downtown Newhall; developer Ted Lamkin planned early 1957 sales and reserved nearly 13 acres for Peachland Elementary (a key part of the project).