Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita is accepting submissions for the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project, which will stamp original poems onto freshly poured sidewalks and invites poets to share a local secret—entries are due by Dec.

14. Selected poets will receive a $150 stipend and be invited to a fall dedication ceremony.

On Sept. 11th, 1855, William Mulholland was born in Belfast, Ireland—he later built the Los Angeles Aqueduct that travels through Santa Clarita Valley to supply water to Los Angeles.

His work spurred the city's growth but also led to lasting water conflicts and environmental challenges in Owens Valley.

On Sept. 10 the Santa Clarita Community College District Board voted to place Interim Superintendent/President David C.

Andrus on administrative leave and named Dr. Jasmine Ruys as Acting Superintendent/President to keep college operations running smoothly — the board will launch a nationwide search for a permanent president with a target appointment by July 1.

On Wednesday, the Hart District board unanimously approved naming the Golden Valley High School gym after Sal Frias following his recent promotion to the C-suite and 20 years of dedicated service.

Frias said he was overwhelmed by the honor—he valued his family's presence during the ceremony—and board President announced that fundraising for campus signage will soon begin.

The Santa Clarita Community College District board fired Interim President David Andrus effective immediately after long meetings that lasted into early Thursday—board members then named Jasmine Ruys as acting president.

On Wednesday, the William S.

Hart Union High School District board approved five new classroom policies that limit the flags allowed on campus to only the national, state, and school flags—after a heated debate among board members, students, and parents. Supporters said the measures protect students from offensive messages while opponents argued they remove chances to learn about freedom.

SCV Water was honored with a national award for outstanding achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting after issuing a clear 2024 financial report detailing its capital project plan, community engagement, and customer service initiatives.

The agency also won the award for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023—demonstrating its ongoing commitment to financial transparency.

Santa Clarita will host the State of the City event at Canyon Country Community Center on Oct.

16 at 3 p.m. The event will celebrate the addition of Hart Park—now the city’s 40th park—and offer updates on projects like River of Lights and Pioneer Oil Refinery Park.

On Sept. 8th in Santa Clarita, The Master's University Mustangs and Eastern Oregon men's soccer teams played a game that ended in a 2-2 tie—Trent Rickard scored two goals and four yellow cards were given in the second half.

Canyon girls’ volleyball secured their second Foothill League win on Sept.

10—sweeping Golden Valley in straight sets after winning against Castaic on Tuesday. The Cowboys will play West Ranch at home Tuesday at 5 p.m. while Golden Valley faces Valencia on the road.

Stevenson Ranch tennis star Ta’leighah Saulter won the prestigious Ojai Tournament title—her win marks a big milestone in her rising junior tennis career.

Hart girls' flag football team shut out Valencia 27-0 in a game where strong defense and an improving offense secured their sixth Foothill League win after a loss ended a seven-game streak—coach Josh Masmela praised quarterback Hannah Cook's growth as the team prepares to face Castaic on Monday.

College of the Canyons women’s golf won its second Western State Conference event on Sept.

8 at Santa Barbara Golf Club—sophomore Sahya Kitabatake led the team with a medalist round and three players finished in the top 10. The team will tee off next at Sterling Hills Golf Course on Sept. 15 at 11 a.m.