Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Today, Santa Clarita will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 by illuminating Central Park's River of Lights from 7:15 p.m. until 10 p.m. to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost plus celebrate first responders.

Residents can support Old Town Newhall recovery at SENSES Block Party on Thursday, Sept.

17, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Main Street. The event offers live music, a community art wall (honoring businesses lost in a recent fire) and includes a ticketed benefit, Love on Main.

Don Fleming, longtime owner of Valencia Acura and respected community leader in Santa Clarita, died Tuesday, Sept.

8 at age 84. His leadership at the Auto Dealers Association & support for local charities helped build the community for decades.

Santa Clarita residents led by Larry McClements are selling shirts with a design inspired by the original Newhall Refinery logo to aid three Main Street businesses hit by the fire.

The shirts cost $29 (or 2 for $50) and are available online until Sunday, Sept. 13 with pickup at local farmers markets after Oct. 1.

Wine Under the Roof will take place at Bella Vida on Thursday, Nov.

5, offering a rooftop dining and wine tasting experience plus live auctions to support Hart District public education. Early-bird ticket pricing ends Oct. 15.

Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita announced it will open the world’s first Thrillglider roller coaster in 2027, offering multi-launch rides, five inversions, and record-setting speeds.

The ride is built by Vekoma and will be located on the former site of the Golden Bear Theatre.

On Sept. 10, 1963, Mint Canyon School reopened at 16400 Sierra Highway (more than 16 years after a fire destroyed its original building) to serve Canyon Country students following a district consolidation.

It continues today as Mint Canyon Elementary.

The school board pulled its proposed weather safety policy on Wednesday to revise rules for gymnasiums lacking air conditioning; it also honored 13 National Merit semifinalists and noted West Ranch High School's academic gains at the meeting.

LA County released a guide on El Niño, which raises the chance of a wetter, stormier winter, and urged Santa Clarita residents to review safety measures (such as keeping extra supplies) to be ready for heavy rains.

A female student at Saugus High School was airlifted (around 11:10 a.m. Thursday) to a specialty hospital after reportedly attempting self-harm in the gym locker room, and officials confirm there is no safety threat for students or staff.

Saugus closed its non-league season with a 55-7 win over Hueneme, marked by strong defensive stops and several touchdown runs.

The Centurions will now prepare for their league opener against Golden Valley on Friday, Sept. 18.