Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges residents to prepare a pet emergency kit & create a clear evacuation plan during Emergency Preparedness Month this September, recommending essential supplies like leashes, food, water, medications and identification tags.

Tomorrow, Sept. 11 will mark 25 years since the terror attacks that changed our nation; local leaders (and residents) plan to remember those lost and the lessons learned on this solemn day.

SCV Guardians is hosting its annual 9/11 Car Show & BBQ on Friday, Sept.

11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Higher Vision Church Parking Lot in Valencia, featuring a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with VIP speakers & bagpipes.

The Wine Under the Roof event will return to Bella Vida Senior Center on Nov.

5 & it will include a happy hour, a multi-course dinner, live entertainment, and auctions to support Hart District education programs. Early bird tickets end Oct. 15.

On Sept. 9, 1938, Howard P. (Buck) McKeon, Santa Clarita’s first mayor and longtime congressman, was born in Los Angeles, marking an important moment in local history.

Businesses along Bouquet Canyon Road are struggling from an 11-month road closure caused by the Bouquet Canyon project that will bring up to 375 new homes and flood control improvements — some owners report tens of thousands in lost revenue as City Council discusses assistance.

Santa Clarita will host the free Grow with Google: Make AI Work for Your Business workshop for local business owners and professionals from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

22 at Canyon Country Community Center + the event will show practical ways to use AI tools to boost business.

College of the Canyons celebrated 10 years of NASA research programs as its Aerospace and Science Team launched a HASP experiment at Fort Sumner and completed RockSat-X and RockOn missions earlier this summer.

The program has given students hands-on research experience and opened doors to scholarships, internships, and jobs.

Dr. Gene Dorio has urged city + county officials to develop an automated evacuation plan as the Castaic dam faces seismic risks and residents on the roads or at home may need guidance to reach higher ground.

During September National Pedestrian Safety Month, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department advised drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and yield at crosswalks to protect pedestrians in local areas.

The department said that small actions can reduce injuries and fatalities.

Los Angeles County Public Health endorsed the CDPH immunization recommendations for the upcoming 2026-2027 respiratory virus season and urged at-risk residents to consult health providers soon; local clinics and pharmacies are set to offer vaccines under current health law.

Valencia leads Foothill League flag football with a 3-1 record while Castaic and Hart hold 2-1.

Three league games are set for today — Saugus hosts Castaic at 5 p.m. in a key matchup that may shift league standings by week’s end.