Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Agape Village will reopen its newly renovated Just Brew It coffee shop on Friday, Oct.

23 at Valencia Town Center’s The Patios—located behind Solita and The Stand—with doors opening from 9 a.m. to noon. The nonprofit uses the shop to provide adults with special needs the chance to develop skills and build independence.

The Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley is holding its annual Fall Holiday Poinsettias Sale with a reservation deadline set for Wednesday, Oct.

21. Residents are invited to secure their poinsettias before the sale ends.

Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo signed AB 2116 into law to protect local small business owners from predatory lending practices after a roundtable with local chambers of commerce & business groups.

The law sets clear standards for transparency and accountability in financing.

In 2009, College of the Canyons opened the Dr. Dianne G.

Van Hook University Center to expand access to advanced degrees locally—helping more than 30,000 students earn their degrees. The $36 million, 110,000 sqft facility also hosts programs for high school students and local employers.

SCV Water hosted a workshop on Oct.

15 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia to explain California Assembly Bill 1572, which restricts potable water on non-functional turf—commonly found between sidewalks and parking lots. Over 50 local agencies and HOAs learned about available water efficiency programs for compliance.

On Saturday morning, the American Cancer Society hosted Bark For Life at Canyon Country Community Center where costumed dogs paraded and guests visited booths, played games, and explored adoption opportunities to support cancer research — event chairs Brad Peach and Kathleen Pavard emphasized the community’s commitment to the cause.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported that the first fatal overdose linked to cychlorphine occurred in February — the agency warns that the potent opioid is now in the local illicit supply and urges caution for those using substances.

Senior forward Trent Rickard of The Masters University men's soccer team was named the PrestoSports NAIA Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday, Oct.

13 after delivering 10 points that drove GSAC wins. His recognition underlines Rickard's role as a top scorer this season.