Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita Voices released a new podcast episode filmed at the William S.

Hart Mansion, where City Librarian Gina Roberson and City Manager Ken Striplin tour the historic home (featuring unique artifacts and silent film memorabilia). The free admission museum gives locals a peek into this classic legacy.

Santa Clarita residents can join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s—Santa Clarita Valley fundraiser at Bridgeport Park on Saturday, Oct.

3 to support Alzheimer’s research. The event invites community participation to raise awareness and funds for the cause.

The Small Business Council will host the networking breakfast Ambition: Word of Mouth and Networking Strategies That Actually Work on Thursday, Oct.

1, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Child & Family Center, where local business owners will learn proven word of mouth strategies and have a chance to get featured.

KHTS Restaurant Row is featuring local businesses for October 2026 by offering certificates that save up to 50% at select spots — Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, Bélla Salon, La Michoacana Plus, Tellys, and SCV Cleaners.

Sales begin Thursday, Oct. 1 online and at the new KHTS Office in Valencia.

Seafood City will host a Lumpia Eating Contest at the local Fil-Am Cultural Festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 2 p.m. Contestants will compete for a title while community members cheer on friendly rivals.

On Sept. 27, Chinese scholar Eugene Moy will present a Dock Talk at the Saugus Train Station Museum (3 p.m.) where he will discuss the contributions of Chinese railroad laborers and his work in historic preservation along with a Q&A session.

Santa Clarita has opened the Hispanic Heritage Month exhibition at Newhall Community Center on Market St. and it will run until Wednesday, Nov.

4. The show features artwork celebrating Hispanic and Latin American cultures, including pieces by artists Laura Ledesma, Ashley Theresa Hines, and Ariana Oden.

The Hart District Governing Board honored 18 educators as the 2026/27 Teachers of the Year on Wednesday, Sept.

23, recognizing outstanding teaching across local campuses (with Amber Feldman of Saugus High School named District Teacher of the Year).

The William S. Hart Union High School District Board approved an update to its weather safety policy on Wednesday to lay out protocols for modifying or canceling physical activity during severe weather.

The update also allows students to wear hats, sunglasses and use sunscreen on campus.

LASD has received 279 wildland fire safety bags funded by Los Angeles Sheriff’s Foundation and Gordon Philanthropies to equip deputies for wildfire response — the additional bags arriving early October will broaden coverage in fire-prone areas.

A low cost mobile spay and neuter clinic operates every Monday in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center, offering affordable pet care.

Residents can access this service to help manage pet overpopulation.

Santa Clarita will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Oct.

30 from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. at City Hall’s Carl Boyer Room.

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will host a Health and Wellness lecture on liver health on Wednesday, Sept.

30 from 1 to 2 p.m., offering practical insights on liver care + wellness tips.

Today local Foothill League football matchups feature Saugus facing Hart at College of the Canyons — Valencia meets West Ranch at 7 p.m., Trinity plays Faith Baptist at 4 p.m., and Canyon squares off with Golden Valley at Canyon High School at 7 p.m. as teams chase title hopes.