Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The SCV Sheriff’s Station will host a Halloween Carnival and Haunted Jail House this Sunday, Oct.

18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is designed to be safe and fun for families in our community.

The City is hosting a free Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, Oct.

3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valencia Library Branch (23743 Valencia Boulevard) where residents can bring one broken household item to be assessed and potentially fixed while gaining repair skills.

Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry in Old Town Newhall was awarded a $25K grant from Woodward, Inc. Charitable Trust to support infrastructure improvements (the funds will boost operations to better serve local residents).

Maternity Imaging will celebrate its grand opening & ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct.

15 from 4 to 4:15 p.m. at 24201 Valencia Blvd, Unit 1050, introducing its new facility for the local community.

Canyon Theatre Guild presents Frederick Knott's thriller 'Dial M for Murder' today at Westminster Theatre — the opening night offers a free wine and champagne reception one hour before curtain for ticketholders.

Santa Clarita Artists Association is hosting an Art Journal Lab at the SCAA Gallery with Laura Ledesma (Gallery Curator) offering creative sessions with all supplies provided on Oct.

8, Oct. 9, Nov. 19, and Nov. 20. Registration is required as classes are limited to six students.

The Fil-Am Association of Santa Clarita Valley will host its cultural festival on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St.), featuring food vendors, contests, live music, and cultural dances to celebrate Filipino heritage and support community programs.

On Sept. 25, 1997, a 17.6-mile stretch of the historic Ridge Route was added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking its role in linking Castaic Junction and Bakersfield.

Built in 1915 with 697 curves, the road was later replaced by modern highways.

Santa Clarita invites artists to submit work for the Winter Expressions juried exhibition at the Newhall Community Center (deadline Monday, Oct.

19). The show runs from Nov. 4 to Feb. 24 and requires in-person delivery and pickup of artwork.

At the SCVEDC’s 2026 Economic Outlook event, local leaders forecast better economic growth and job creation in 2027 as strong manufacturing and aerospace support the valley’s growth, even as AI-driven changes present new workforce challenges (including hiring mismatches).

The William S. Hart district board honored 18 dedicated educators on Wednesday evening, naming them the 2026/27 Teachers of the Year (Amber Feldman of Saugus High School was recognized as Teacher of the Year).

Their commitment highlights strong teaching across every campus.

Metrolink will suspend Antelope Valley Line trains next weekend for track maintenance — bus service will replace rail travel between Lancaster and Los Angeles Union Station on Saturday and Sunday, Oct.

3 — 4.

Loki is a handsome 7-year-old Siberian Husky in urgent need of a home at the Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center.

He loves playing fetch and seeking affection, and the shelter welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.+5 p.m. for adoptions.

Castaic’s girls flag football team held Hart to a 7–0 win Thursday and remains atop the Foothill League at 10–3 overall and 6–1 in league play (coach William Jones praised defense and returning QB Hailey Hornberger).

The team takes a break today for the Rams Flag Football Jamboree.