Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Today in SCV History offers a look back—2007’s Buckweed fire burned 38,356 acres and destroyed 21 homes—and previews upcoming local events such as school board meetings, cultural celebrations, and holiday festivals that will keep residents engaged this week.

A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family of former Las Vegas Police officer Anthony Travaglia (41) from Henderson who died near Six Flags Magic Mountain on Oct 4; his wife Robyn and two children will receive donations to help cover future expenses.

Los Angeles County Parks announced the return of Trick or Treat Village in October and organizers will host free games, live music, costume contests, raffles, pumpkin carving, and more at parks—families are invited to join the safe, fun events on Oct 25 and Oct 30.

The Santa Clarita Film Office released a list showing that seven productions will film in the valley from Oct.

20 to Oct. 26 — featuring TV shows such as NCIS: Origins, NCIS, Untitled Reality Show and Project Child, the feature film Sacred Evil, the Verizon commercial, and the internet project DB64 — that will boost local film activity.

School Day Café is hosting its 2025 School Nutrition Food Fair at Bridgeport Elementary School in Valencia from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on October 23 — a circus-themed event with over 30 food vendors — that lets local students, families and staff vote on healthy menu options and enjoy raffle prizes and carnival games.

The Santa Clarita Public Library has launched the Library Express, a repurposed bus that brings books, laptops, free Wi-Fi, and robotics kits to neighborhoods with hands-on coding and storytimes.

It will visit William S. Hart Park during Pet Adoption Week on Nov. 1 (8 a.m. to noon) to offer library services and interactive programs.

City officials, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, and community members gathered earlier this quarter at the State of the City event to review progress on the 2025 Strategic Plan, including acquiring Hart Park as the city’s 40th park and taking over The Cube — moves that support a new $344.6 million budget for local projects. Officials also previewed upcoming projects such as the Rink Sports Pavilion and Haskell Canyon Bike Park that will enhance local recreation.

Santa Clarita City Council approved a 50-year nonexclusive deal with Aspire Broadband—giving the company access to unused dark fibers so it can build a fiber-optic network over the next three years for up to 80,000 households.

The contract will generate revenue for the city with a guaranteed $7.75 million over 20 years and includes service speeds from 500 megabytes to 5 gigabytes per second.

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board will meet on Wednesday, Oct.

22 with a closed session at 6:30 p.m. and an open session at 7 p.m.—Castaic Union will hold a special meeting today at 9 a.m. to discuss Wi‑Fi and payroll updates, and Saugus Union will meet today at 6:30 p.m. to review temporary school attendance boundaries—addressing key system matters for local districts.

Caltrans announced that daytime lane reductions on I-5 in the Castaic area have begun for pavement rehabilitation — the work covers both directions from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway and will continue through Oct.

24.

Gov. Newsom announced that starting Jan.

1, Californians will be able to buy CalRx insulin pens for $11 each to make diabetes care more affordable. The state partnered with Civica and Biocon to produce the pens — the plan aims to save patients thousands each year.

Today three Santa Clarita schools will compete in the CIF Southern Section girls' flag football playoffs.

West Ranch plays Chaparral at 5 p.m.—the Hawks host Royal at Hart High School at 6 p.m. while Castaic faces Highland at 5 p.m.

The Master's University cross country teams set many personal bests at the UCR Highlander Invitational on Oct.

18 in Riverside. Men led by Brogan Collins—who finished sixth with a 23:46 time—and a strong women group including Suzie Johnson secured key placements, and the teams will compete at the GSAC Championships in Glendale, Ariz. starting Nov. 7.

Hart and Valencia will face off for the Foothill League championship game Friday, Oct.

24 at 7 p.m. at Valencia High School+ a Hart win secures an undisputed title while a Valencia victory takes over first place in the league.

College of the Canyons women’s volleyball team swept West L.A.

College 3-0 at the Cougar Cage on Oct 15 with scores of 25-11, 25-10, 25-10. The Cougars won in just over 60 minutes — their first sweep this season — and will face Citrus College at 6 p.m. on Oct 22.