Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Knights of Columbus hosted their ninth annual car show at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall on Friday, Aug.

14. The event displayed classic and modern cars to raise funds for local veterans and brought car fans and families together with food and music.

Councilmember Bill Miranda will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Latino Business Alliance during its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

The event will honor his decades of service to boost local Latino entrepreneurship + support Santa Clarita's growing business community.

Former Saugus board member Rose Koscielny, age 74, died last week & was honored by Christopher Trunkey at Tuesday's meeting, with a public service scheduled for Aug.

25 at 10 a.m. at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall.

College of the Canyons is hosting the Santa Clarita Valley Book Festival on Sept.

12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. The free event (with Lot 14 parking available) features literary readings, food trucks, and exhibitor booths that support the college’s School of Humanities.

Santa Clarita students won local and national awards at the 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase on August 19 through the Santa Clarita Sister Cities program.

Their winning entries in Classic and Digital art, creative writing, poetry, original music, and photography are available to view online.

Hart District high schools earned high national rankings in the latest US News & World Report released yesterday — four placed in the top 10% and all ranked in the top 25%, marking strong academic performance across the district.

The city is calling for volunteers for the 31st Annual River Rally Clean-Up and Environmental Expo on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.) to remove debris from the Santa Clara riverbed; pre-registration ends Friday, Sept. 18.

At its meeting on Aug.

18, the SCV Water Board updated conservation programs under the Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan by increasing Lawn Replacement Program rebates (from $3 to $5 per sqft) and raising drip irrigation and smart controller rebates to help customers save water and money.

The sheriff's department urged safe driving after extra patrols began on Aug.

19 and will continue until Labor Day to spot impaired drivers. Officials recommend planning ahead by choosing a sober driver & buckling up.

College of the Canyons is accepting applications until Friday, Aug.

28 for community members to join its Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, which reviews Measure E bond fund spending; selected members serve for two-year terms without compensation (applicant guidelines are detailed on the college website).

Santa Clarita’s 11-year-old yo-yo talent Geo Gan competed at the invitation-only King of Kings competition on Tuesday, Aug.

18 in Osaka, Japan, joining world champions and vying for a $6,000 prize + marking another milestone in his rapid rise after a performance at the 2026 World Yo-Yo Contest in Himeji.

Castaic's football team begins its 2026 season with a renewed focus on accountability and growth after last year's 0-10 record.

The Coyotes, led by coach Sirr Guy Shakir and standout sophomore Cody King, will open at home against Buena.

Golden Valley lost its flag football home opener 20-0 Tuesday to the Santa Paula Cardinals and dropped to 0-2, according to coach Dikran Melkonian.

He said the team will work on offense and defense in a Thursday doubleheader against the Van Nuys Wolves and Magnolia Science Academy Reseda Warriors.