Good morning, Santa Clarita.

North Fork Ranch is seeking four to five dependable storytellers for its Halloween Haunted Hayride on Saturday, Oct.

24 & the event will offer a one-night chance to share spooky stories.

The County of Los Angeles Fire Department launched the SHIELD (Safety, Health, Information, Education, Local, Development) Community Survey during October to help build safer neighborhoods for residents in our area.

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is hosting a trunk-or-treat adoption event this Saturday, Oct.

10 at 23734 Newhall Ave from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors can meet adoptable dogs and cats, enjoy food vendors, games, and family-friendly activities with adoption fees waived.

Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host Teen Crafts and Stuff: Halloween Jewelry at 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

15 at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road.

Project Sebastian’s Rare Stairs Challenge 2 will take place Saturday, Oct.

10 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Santa Clarita Central Park as a community stair-climbing event supporting families affected by rare diseases.

Mission Opera invites singers and music lovers to join its inclusive 'Thankful Together' Gospel Choir Workshop and Concert at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Valencia on Saturday, Nov.

14. The event includes a workshop (1–4 p.m.) and a free concert (7–8 p.m.) led by Terrance Kelly.

On Oct. 8, 1858, the Butterfield Overland Mail stagecoach rolled through the Santa Clarita Valley carrying letters, freight, and one reporter as it pioneered the first organized mail and passenger service across rugged terrain (its route inspired several western films).

The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra will present Voices of the People concert on Sunday, Oct.

11 at 4 p.m. at Hart High School Auditorium in Santa Clarita, featuring former Councilman Bill Miranda narrating the West Coast premiere of The American Experiment with works by Edvard Grieg and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Placerita Junior High is preparing its first dual-language immersion cohort for high school as it expands academic support and enrichment programs.

Principal Kyra Madsen noted a 35% English learner reclassification rate (the state average is 15%) and added that new MAP Lab classes and the after-school program 'Beyond the Bell' boost engagement.

The Hart Union High School District governing board honored 20 classified employees – including custodial staff, campus supervisors and instructional assistants – at their Wednesday night meeting.

Board President Joe Messina said the awards recognize behind-the-scenes work that keeps schools running smoothly.

Foothill League teams in Santa Clarita face challenges today as Castaic hosts Golden Valley at 7 p.m. in the KHTS Game of the Week after quarterback injuries + Hart, unbeaten in league play, takes on West Ranch while Saugus aims for its first home win against Canyon.

Thursday’s flag football game ended with a 12-12 tie when coach William Jones said starting quarterback Hailey Hornberger (sidelined by a CIF complaint about her transfer) did not play, forcing the Coyotes to change roles as they rallied from behind and now prepare for two upcoming league matches.