Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita Animal Care Center is highlighting two dogs in need of loving homes.

Volunteers work with Chi Chi, a stray Chihuahua needing patience, and Roly Poly, a sweet dog learning to trust, to reach adoption readiness + help them find a family at the shelter in Castaic.

Officials reported a vehicle fire on the northbound 14 Freeway near Acton escalated into a second-alarm brush fire Friday afternoon, prompting lane closures and evacuation advisories (only the No. 2 lane remains open south of Escondido Canyon Road).

Quick Quack Car Wash will celebrate its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event Tuesday, Sept.

1 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at 26555 Carl Boyer Drive — the new service is expected to add convenience for local drivers.

A recent presentation by Claudio Aguero & Joe Shuster showed how Santa Clarita businesses use AI to sort emails, analyze data, and flag customer interactions while leaving final decisions to people.

Santa Clarita hosts an art exhibit featuring Karen Nguyen’s paintings that explore earth, ocean, and space at Canyon Country Community Center through Oct.

28. A reception to meet the artist is set for Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the same venue.

A look back at Santa Clarita’s colorful past shows that on Aug.

22 in 1926 the Newhall Post Office was improved to accommodate more mail, and in 1956 an F-89 rocket incident over downtown Newhall sparked brush fires that led to swift local action. These milestones continue to shape our community.

Santa Clarita invites local artisans and crafters to apply for vendor spots at the Makers Marketplace during the annual Light Up Main Street event on Saturday, Nov.

21. Vendor applications are open until Aug. 31 and must be submitted online for a festive open-air market in Old Town Newhall.

At the first academic board meeting Wednesday, Valencia High School reported rising enrollment to 2,364 students and improved AP scores, with open library nights helping boost math support.

The meeting also honored longtime educator Mark Crawford.

The Hart District Governing Board named four experienced leaders to new roles as the upcoming school year begins.

Jason d’Autremont becomes director of HR while John Turner, Kyra Madsen, and Loni Anderson take on principal roles, strengthening district stability + local guidance.

SCV Water is closing the Santa Clara River Trail—between Bayside Lane and Parkwood Lane near Bridgeport Park—starting Wednesday, Aug.

26 until the end of September to install a new pipeline connecting the S Wells PFAS Treatment and Disinfection Facility, and travelers should follow the detour on Bridgeport Lane.

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has named Dr. David Hanpeter + Dr. Marwa Kilani as inaugural endowed chairs for trauma care + palliative care following a $16 million gift from Julian and Gladys Saunders.

Their leadership will drive improvements in patient care through the center’s new programs.

Local high school football games held Friday night highlighted competitive matchups across the valley, with Golden Valley (47) defeating Pasadena (8), Hart (20) overcoming Birmingham (0), and Valencia (48) beating Simi Valley (28); Thursday's game saw Castaic (40) outscore Buena (27).