Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Rep. Whitesides visited the Boys & Girls Club in Newhall on Wednesday to present over one million dollars in federal funds that will expand opioid and substance use prevention programs for 10,000 local youth.

The initiative is meant to equip kids with skills for healthy choices.

Santa Clarita will host its 20th Evening of Remembrance on Wednesday, Aug.

26 to honor 126 young lives lost in traffic-related incidents; city officials invite residents to gather and remember those whose lives were tragically cut short.

City Cinemas presents the newest 'Jurassic Park' movie on Friday, Aug.

28 at 7:30 p.m. at William S. Hart Park — the event is sponsored by The Rodriguez Agency at State Farm.

Olive Branch Theatricals will stage an updated version of Much Ado About Nothing set in 2003 at Olive Branch Theatre in The Patio Shops at Valencia Town Center on two weekends, from Aug.

22 to 23 and from Aug. 28 to 30. Performances include 7 p.m. evening shows and 2 p.m. matinees with tickets at $25 online, $30 at the door, and discounts for veterans and seniors (PG).

The Santa Clarita Artists Association seeks volunteers and auction donations for the 36th Annual SCAA Art Classic — a fine art competition and exhibit scheduled for Oct.

3-4 at The Centre. Community members can join teams for roles from artist check-in to event photography.

The city is accepting short poem entries from residents and those connected to Santa Clarita for the 2027 Sidewalk Poetry Project (Changing Seasons theme) with submissions due Friday, Nov.

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The award-winning William S.

Hart High School dance team will host a youth clinic on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the school gymnasium (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), inviting local students to learn new dance moves.

CDPH reported increased West Nile virus activity with 30 cases and 3 fatalities as of Aug.

14, exceeding the five-year average. Local residents are urged to protect themselves by using EPA-registered repellents (such as DEET), avoiding dawn and dusk, and eliminating standing water.

College of the Canyons women’s soccer started its 2026 season with two preseason scrimmages in Hawaii on Tuesday, Aug.

18 and Thursday, Aug. 20 at Vulcan Field; the trip was the program’s first out-of-state experience to help team bonding and exposure for future opportunities.

The City previewed The Rink Sports Pavilion at the George A.

Carvalho Sports Complex, a new 25,000 sqft facility featuring a 12,000 sqft skating surface convertible to a multisport arena (basketball, pickleball, and volleyball) with a built-in food outlet called The Wheel. Construction nears completion with a public opening expected in early October.

Canyon's Cowboys will play their first game today at home against Knight with underclassmen & experienced players building a new identity.

Coach Ken Holsenbeck said early non-league games will help guide the team & adjust roles as needed.

On Thursday at Valencia High School, the Castaic Coyotes ended their two-year winless streak with a win by a score of 40 to 27 over the Buena Bulldogs + now they stand at one win with no losses.

Castaic football snapped its nearly two-year winless streak with a 40-26 win over Buena on Thursday night, highlighted by two touchdowns from Justin Priestley.

The team now prepares for its first road game against Littlerock on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. (head coach Sirr Guy-Shakir praised the players' effort).