Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Fostering Youth Independence held its annual Back-to-School Bash and Career Fair on September 1, where 140 foster youth and allies enjoyed a taco dinner, listened to six local professionals on career opportunities, and received backpacks and supplies for the new school year— the organization will hold a training session for potential Allies on Tuesday, September 9 at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia.

The Santa Clarita Public Library is hosting its Food for Fines campaign from Sept 1 to Sept 30—Library cardholders can lower overdue fees by donating non-perishable food and toiletries at branches in Old Town Newhall, Valencia, and Canyon Country, with donations helping local charities support families facing food insecurity.

The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge will host a charity car and bike show on September 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 17766 Sierra Highway—organizers will present judged car and motorcycle contests with trophies as well as live music and food vendors to support Elks programs.

A person was transported by helicopter after Los Angeles County Fire Department performed a hoist rescue on Soledad Canyon Road and Capra Road Monday morning—firefighters were dispatched at 10:28 a.m., requested the helicopter at 10:56 a.m., and transported the patient at 11:02 a.m.

A man was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure on the 24500 block of Main Street in Newhall on Sunday afternoon when a caller reported that he exposed himself near some buildings—he is now booked with no bail set.

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested a suspect wanted for armed robbery after a high-speed chase in Newhall—he was later located in Granada Hills with no injuries reported.

Deputies say a man was arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse after he physically assaulted his wife on the 27000 block of The Old Road near Chick-fil-A on Monday afternoon + deputies arrived at 1:27 p.m. and took him into custody.

Olive Branch Theatricals announced that its production 'Which Way The Wind Blows' will run from Sept.

6 to Sept. 14 at the Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center—written by Robert Weibezahl and directed by Dr. Tamarah Ashton, it explores themes of memory and loyalty.

The William S. Hart Union High School District announced that the number of students completing a CTE pathway has more than doubled from 600 in 2023 to 1,288 in 2025—demonstrating a strong focus on career readiness.

The boost came from expanded course offerings, extended-day classes, and new partnerships with local businesses.

Panorama City Medical Center — serving Kaiser Permanente members in the Santa Clarita Valley — has been named high performing for colon cancer surgery, hip fracture and lung cancer surgery by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals edition; officials say the honor reflects the hospital’s strong systems and commitment to excellent care.