Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Leonardo Razo Naranjo said he signed a legal agreement — not a petition — when door-to-door representatives promised up to $12,000 a year for families near the Chiquita Canyon landfill, but he later received only $20 and now calls for clearer, informed consent in legal papers.

The LA County Department of Animal Care and Control partnered with NBCUniversal & Telemundo 52 for Clear the Shelters 2026, which waives adoption fees at its Santa Clarita Valley shelter in Castaic and six other centers throughout August.

The campaign helps pets find loving homes.

Guardians SCV invites the community to attend Santa Clarita’s largest annual Patriot Day observance — the 6th Annual Patriot Day 9/11 Car Show and BBQ, held Friday, Sept.

11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Higher Vision Church, where memories and gratitude are honored.

Santa Clarita Voices released its newest episode today as City Manager Ken Striplin and Communications Manager Carrie Lujan answered community questions from social media, covering topics from housing to car washes while including a Mean Tweets segment and a special surprise at the end.

On Sept. 12, 2026, the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge will host its Car & Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 17766 Sierra Highway, where families can enjoy judged entries, live music, food vendors, a bake sale, and a chili cook-off.

Bridge to Home announced Dietra Clayton as its new executive director; she brings over two decades of nonprofit leadership to help expand emergency shelter, housing navigation, and support services across the Santa Clarita Valley.

Santa Clarita hosts a busy week: free Concerts in the Park at Central Park starting Saturday at 7 p.m., a magic show at The MAIN tonight, and family nature walks at Placerita Canyon; residents may also join theater, comedy shows, and transit specials & enjoy diverse local experiences.

A Valencia power outage delayed Six Flags Magic Mountain's opening on Wednesday (power was restored at 12:15 p.m. and no other customers were affected) as confirmed by SoCal Edison.

Santa Clarita was ranked L.A.

County’s most business-friendly city for the fourth year in a row in the BizFed Pulse Poll, which surveyed 427 decision-makers from 35 industries. The survey noted the city’s low taxes + coordinated support as key advantages for business growth.

Representatives Whitesides, McClain-Delaney and Salinas introduced the Understanding AI in the Classroom Act on Tuesday to direct the National Science Foundation to study how artificial intelligence affects student learning (focusing on research gaps such as attention, development, and reliance on AI) before schools fully integrate the technology.

The College of the Canyons Foundation will host its Swing for Student Success Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct.

19 at Valencia Country Club—featuring contests like a $25,000 Hole-in-One contest and activities to boost student scholarships and support services.

City leaders and sheriff’s officials met at City Hall on Tuesday — two days ago — to address rising complaints about e-bikes and e-motorcycles.

Officials reviewed enforcement plans and reminded residents that only pedal bikes are legal, aiming to reduce risks.

L.A. County Public Health advises families to schedule well-child visits, physicals and vaccine appointments before school begins.

A training webinar on annual immunization requirements will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Valencia California Pizza Kitchen was ordered closed on Aug.

4 after Los Angeles County Public Health found a vermin infestation at its Newhall Ranch Road location. The restaurant expects to reopen later today + officials will conduct a follow-up inspection after sanitation issues are resolved.