Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Santa Clarita.
🏘️ Community
The Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club Charity Car Show is happening today from 3-9 p.m. at Route 66 Classic Grill in Canyon Country, offering a family-friendly display of classic cars while supporting local charity.
JCI Santa Clarita has launched the Carry Hope fundraiser to assemble more than 50 comfort bags for foster youth (each bag includes a blanket, toiletry kit, journal, and booklet) before the Aug.
31 deadline; donations and sponsorships are welcomed.
JCI Santa Clarita members Kari McCoy and Justin Charles represented the Santa Clarita Valley at the UN Global Youth Summit in New York City, where young leaders discussed sustainable development goals & built international ties to strengthen local civic engagement.
DTM Entertainment hosts its SCV Home & Summer Fun Expo at Cal Arts, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug.
22 and Aug. 23.
🚧 Accidents
A brush fire broke out near Gorman on Friday, Aug.
7, prompting Interstate 5 closures and evacuation warnings for zones near Hayride Acres and Crane Canyon Road as the blaze grew to about 100 acres and threatened structures.
A small brush fire in Newhall threatened Dr. J.
Michael McGrath Elementary on Thursday night and was contained near Newhall Avenue and Carl Court (covering about three-quarters of an acre) by 10:33 p.m. with no injuries reported.
🎭 Culture
The city announced the return of 'Beyond the Desk'—a juried exhibition showcasing staff artistic talent—with an exhibit reception on Thursday, Sept.
3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall.
On Aug. 7, 1901, a meteor lit up the night sky over Santa Clarita, sparking curiosity and a detailed investigation.
Witnesses reported loud booms, though no fragments were recovered after a nine-day search in the nearby mountains.
🌲 Environment
Volunteer registration is open for the 31st Annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo set for Saturday, Sept.
19 from 8-11 a.m. at Newhall Community Center, where volunteers will clean a section of the Santa Clara riverbed east of Railroad Avenue.
🏥 Health
Santa Clarita Valley seniors will attend a free health lecture on senior eye care on Wednesday, Aug.
12 at the SCV Senior Center. Experts will explain how to protect eyesight and manage age-related changes & share simple tips.
📰 Pets
Skye, a 14-year-old boxer mix weighing 51 lbs, awaits a safe home at the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center in Castaic after her owner surrendered her due to homelessness.
A local rescue is ready to cover her medical expenses while first finding a foster+adoptive family for the senior pet.
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