Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Woodward Inc. will close its Santa Clarita facility by December 2027 as it shifts production of military control systems to a Spartanburg campus — affecting about 400 jobs — and plans to sell legacy commercial product lines to support a long-term manufacturing strategy.

Santa Clarita will host several Halloween events in October.

The Haunted Jailhouse tour runs at the Sheriff’s Station on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a family-friendly Not-So-Haunted House opens on Oct. 16.

The Santa Clarita Film Office announced six productions filming in the valley for Monday, Sept.

21 to Sunday, Sept. 27 — including TV shows like 9-1-1 and NCIS along with the web series 4fun — which continue the city’s role as a trusted film location partner.

On September 21, 1974, College of the Canyons opened Cougar Stadium with its inaugural football game — a milestone that marked the college's rapid growth in its early years.

Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra and the San Fernando West Valley Branch of Music Teachers’ Association are accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Concerto Competition for students in grades 6-12, with the deadline set for Nov.

8.

Caltrans has announced that southbound I-405 will be reduced to three lanes through Sepulveda Pass from Sept.

25 to Sept. 28 (please plan ahead).

Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday, Sept.

21 to mobilize state resources for potential El Niño impacts, including heavy rain and coastal flooding. State agencies are coordinating efforts (such as staging traffic-control and emergency supplies) to protect communities before severe weather arrives.

The eastbound on-ramp from Valencia Boulevard to the southbound 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita will be closed 24/7 from today through October as part of the I-5 North County Enhancements Project (drivers are advised to take alternative routes via The Old Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway/McBean Parkway) to avoid delays.

Los Angeles County Public Health reported 100 West Nile virus cases so far this year—the highest seen early in the mosquito season in nearly a decade.

Health officials urge residents to use insect repellent and remove standing water around homes.

Local high school football saw teams secure wins last week with Saugus beating Golden Valley 49-21 and West Ranch breaking its losing streak; key league matchups will take place Friday, Sept.

25 at College of the Canyons (Cougar Stadium) and Valencia High, promising decisive shifts in the standings.