Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Carousel Ranch held its annual Heart Of The West fundraiser Saturday in Agua Dulce, where hundreds of community members joined a Western-themed evening with dinner, auctions, and a rider demonstration showcasing equine therapy progress.

The event, which has supported families and provided therapy and job training for 28 years, reminded guests of the ranch’s vital community role.

Spirit Halloween will open three pop-up stores in Santa Clarita—one in Valencia at the former Party City opening in September, one in Newhall at the former Toys R Us scheduled for August, and one in Canyon Country at the former Rite Aid with its opening date still to be announced.

Two people were transported to the hospital Saturday evening after a collision between a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Rye Canyon Road and Beale Court in Valencia—officials said the incident occurred around 8:18 p.m. and remains under investigation.

A fight between five men in the Six Flags Magic Mountain parking lot on Saturday, August 24th—according to sheriff’s officials—led to one arrest and no reported injuries.

Canyon Theatre Guild announced its 2025-26 season with nine new productions — including Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella running through August 31, Beautiful The Carole King Musical, A Christmas Story, South Pacific, Boeing Boeing, Wait Until Dark, Driving Miss Daisy, and The SpongeBob Musical, with improv dates to be announced. The season offers a diverse range of musicals, dramas, and comedies for all ages.

The Hart Park Ranch House at William S.

Hart Park reopened today after being closed since 2020 + it now offers free self-guided tours that share the history of silent film star William S. Hart and is open Monday from 1-5 p.m. and Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Santa Clarita has a vibrant live theater scene with groups such as Canyon Theatre Guild, ESCAPE Theatre, Olive Branch Theatricals, Newhall Family Theatre, and Dig Deep Theatre offering full productions and youth workshops at local venues.

Upcoming shows like Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Li’l Abner will bring diverse performances to the community — creating accessible arts experiences for all.

Santa Clarita residents can join Team Dragon Eyes for dragon boat paddling at Castaic Lake every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.—the free three-session introduction helps new paddlers learn the sport.

After the free sessions, a small annual fee covers insurance and other costs as the program continues at Paradise Cove.