Good morning, Santa Clarita.

During September, Santa Clarita Public Library accepts non-perishable food and toiletries at all branches to clear fines—residents can drop off donations to clear late fees and support their local library.

The SCV Rotary Chili Cook-Off will take place on Nov.

7 (4-8 p.m.) at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, with details released for community participation.

Twenty-five years ago, Deputy Hagop 'Jake' Kuredjian died in a Stevenson Ranch shootout while responding to a call; his service is honored with a memorial along Stevenson Ranch Parkway, Deputy Jake Drive, and a county park named for him.

KHTS Restaurant Row launches its September program featuring six local businesses offering discounted certificates for dining, beauty, cleaning, and taco treats.

Online orders begin today at midnight and in-person sales open at 9 a.m. at the new KHTS Office (28245 Avenue Crocker, Valencia).

City Manager Ken Striplin launched Santa Clarita Voices Podcast to highlight local projects and community stories.

Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, the next episode will feature City Librarian Gina Roberson as she tours Hart Park Mansion (a local landmark).

After a fire destroyed the Main Theatre in Old Town Newhall, Big Sandwich Theatre Company rescheduled its comedy Change the Station to perform at Canyon Theatre Guild on Oct.

2, 3 & 4. Twenty-five percent of ticket sales will benefit Santa Clarita Shakespeare Company.

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit earned the 2026 NICU Surprise Award for Highest Data Quality from the California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative, recognizing the team’s commitment to safe newborn care for members in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Local football teams kick off a promising season as Castaic Coyotes, now 2-0 after a 48-0 win, prepare to host 2-0 Cleveland at Valencia High on Thursday while Hart, Canyon and others face tough opponents this week — matchups are scheduled on Sept.

3 and 4 at local schools.

The Cube — Ice and Entertainment Center will host a Labor Day Hockey Tournament starting Thursday, Sep.

3. The five-day event features 36 games and 17 teams including Mammoth, Bakersfield, and local youth; fans can attend free games and enjoy food and drinks at The Top Shelf Bar and Grill.

Hart and Castaic remained undefeated at 2-0 after winning against Newbury Park (21-10) and Littlerock (48-0) while Saugus, Canyon and Trinity earned their first wins; Hart will host Pacifica Friday and Castaic is set to play Cleveland Thursday.