Good morning, Santa Clarita.

On Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m, the Women’s Council of Realtors Santa Clarita Valley will host Cards for a Cause Poker Run on Main Street Newhall where participants will visit local venues to build poker hands and win prizes while supporting businesses (Newhall Refinery and Care Tucker).

Santa Clarita was named the Most Business-Friendly City in BizFed’s 2026 Pulse Poll for the seventh time overall — the city reported using input from 427 surveys mainly from small businesses.

The Economic Development Division continues to provide local assistance to support business growth.

On Aug. 28, 1962, a wildfire burned 17,200 acres and destroyed about 75% of Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch, a historic Western movie town that forced evacuations while sparing all lives.

Artist Jane Mick, whose 24-painting series was lost in the Main Street fire, will host a community art reception on Sunday, Sept.

6, from 2-4 p.m. at Mosaic Santa Clarita Arts and Cultural Center at Valencia Town Center (outdoors in The Patios near the turtle pond) to keep sharing her inspiring work.

During Friday's ceremony, Sulphur Springs officials and local dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking for Skyline Ranch Community School—a new 41,248 sqft modern campus for K-6 students that will open in August, with registration starting in January.

Hart District's preliminary CAASPP results — released August 28 — show significant academic gains from 8th to 11th grade with science and ELA scores improving markedly, while complete state benchmarks will be shared in October.

A Highlands Elementary parent’s call for better communication halted discussion on proposed traffic changes along Catala Avenue to improve school safety.

City officials plan interim measures during morning and noon-school pickup, but board members expect more input from parents before finalizing the changes.

Los Angeles County DEO announced an extra $5.74 million in new awards to expand six High Road Training Partnership programs aimed at equipping over 2,500 workers with quality careers, with most investments starting in July — building total investments to $39.7 million since 2022.

Pit bull Gladys, age 5, is available for adoption at the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center in Castaic, and shelter staff say she is friendly, well-trained on a leash (traits that can make her a great companion).

Hart High School’s baseball team is hosting a car wash today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hart High School (24825 Newhall Ave, Newhall) to raise funds for its baseball program at $12 per car.

The Canyon Cowboys beat the Saugus Centurions 33+6 on Thursday to open Foothill League play and stay undefeated at 4+0 overall, led by quarterback Maribel Winkler who threw five touchdown passes and two interceptions.

They will face Castaic on Sept. 3.

The Canyon High flag football team won 33-6 over the Saugus Centurions on Thursday to start Foothill League play.

Coach Thomas Bambrick credited a strong defense & said the Cowboys will face Valencia on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.