Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Circle of Hope’s Pickleball Fundraiser invites residents to join a community event on Aug.

29-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Paseo Club — participants support cancer care while enjoying a day on the pickleball court.

On Aug. 19, Rep. Whitesides announced a $1 million federal investment for opioid prevention at the Boys + Girls Club, and Assemblywoman Schiavo secured $500,000 on Aug.

21 to upgrade the Newhall clubhouse. The funding will expand youth programs and safety initiatives in the community.

The Human Ummah Foundation hosted a first responders' dinner at College of the Canyons today to thank local service members.

More than 150 locals, including Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste (attending the event), joined sheriff and fire department representatives in showing their support.

After a local fire destroyed a block of Old Town Newhall businesses and a theater Monday, city communications manager Carrie Lujan said nearly all Walk of Western Stars plaques remain intact along Main and Market Streets, with only Buck Page’s plaque showing minor corner damage.

Santa Clarita celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept.

15 to Oct. 15 with art and cultural events. Events include a Talavera Tiles workshop on Sept. 17, an art exhibit from Sept. 23, a Community Ofrenda on Oct. 1 and Día de los Muertos celebration on Oct. 24 — honoring traditions.

Students, staff and families celebrated the long-awaited opening of a modernized multipurpose room and kitchen complex at Sierra Vista Junior High School on Tuesday, Aug.

25. The project, featuring a courtyard labyrinth (designed by Dr. Hoffman), now provides a new hub for community events and assemblies.

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station celebrated 100 years of community service yesterday at its current location, honoring retired and active deputies — local leaders including Capt. Brandon Barclay and Sheriff Robert Luna highlighted the enduring teamwork that kept the community safe.

Newhall Ranch Sanitation District is set to ban automatic water softeners in Newhall Ranch to lower chloride in wastewater and protect the Santa Clara River for agriculture and recreation - the board will hold a final public hearing Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in downtown LA for residents to comment.

The Santa Clara River Trail near Bridgeport Park is closed through September for pipeline installation that will connect the new PFAS treatment facility to existing wells (a detour is set up on Bridgeport Lane between Bayside Lane and Parkwood Lane).

Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 hosted a blood drive (in partnership with the American Red Cross) that collected 32 units of blood, highlighting strong community support for essential health services.

Former Hart High School standout Jack Ralston made his MLB debut for the Miami Marlins on Aug.

23 at loanDepot park and pitched two scoreless innings in relief as his team beat the Nationals 6-2.

League play begins this week in the valley as Canyon Cowboys host Saugus Centurions today and Hart Hawks aim for their second title when they face the Valencia Vikings soon, while West Ranch Wildcats defended their title on Wednesday against Castaic Coyotes.