Good morning, Santa Clarita.

A large fire early Monday destroyed several Old Town Newhall businesses—including a historic theater and restaurants—leaving only debris visible Tuesday at 9 a.m. Local community support is growing as fundraising efforts have raised thousands to help affected owners rebuild.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is hosting the 2026 Halloween Carnival and Haunted Jail House on Oct.

18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its 26201 Golden Valley Road campus — the event features games, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and spooky activities with parking and shuttle service provided from the Aquatic Center.

On Monday evening, firefighters halted the Paul Fire brush fire near Centre Pointe Parkway on Golden Valley Road by stopping its spread at 4 acres + they prevented any damage to nearby structures.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced that four productions — including TV projects Dial Tone and El Dorado and commercials Stars and Straight Talk Cellular — are filming in Santa Clarita Valley this week from Monday, Aug.

24 to Sunday, Aug. 30, though project details remain limited.

From Tuesday, Aug. 25 through Friday, Aug.

28, hot weather and high wildfire risk prompt the LA County Fire Department to boost staffing and pre-position resources across Santa Clarita and affected areas. Residents are urged to follow heat precautions and check local beaches (for hazardous surf) to stay safe.

Dr. Gene Dorio warned that a major quake could compromise Castaic Dam and urged officials to update evacuation plans as up to 200,000 residents face risk, given that the dam holds 8.5 times the water of the 1928 St. Francis collapse.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation announced a $5M gift from Connie Spears that will name a new cardiac catheterization lab for her and her late husband, Wayne Spears.

The donation will expand advanced heart care locally—helping more patients receive lifesaving treatment close to home.

Dog owners should check their pet food after Fromm Family Foods voluntarily recalled nearly 5,800 cases of canned dog food, including Turkey Pâté and Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf, due to potential metal contamination in products sold at local pet stores & online.

No illnesses were reported.

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation announced a $5M gift from Connie Spears that will name its cardiac catheterization lab after Wayne and Connie Spears — expanding cardiovascular care for our community.