Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Wine Under the Roof will return to Bella Vida on November 6, offering a dining and wine tasting event to raise funds for Hart District education programs—tickets are available until November 4 and will include a wine and appetizer hour, multi-course dinner, live entertainment and auctions.

Santa Clarita residents attended the 36th annual Haunted Jailhouse carnival at the SCV Sheriff’s Station last Sunday, where SCV Boys and Girls Club teens dressed as horror icons delivered jump scares in the old jail.

The event featured carnival games, zipline rides, food trucks, and interactive booths from local agencies — offering a hands-on way for families to connect with law enforcement — and supported a local fundraiser.

Santa Clarita launched its annual Animal Adoption Week on Oct.

27 by partnering with the Castaic Animal Care Center to let residents adopt pets free of adoption fees—adopters only need to pay the licensing fee. The week will end with a community adoption day at William S. Hart Park on Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring family activities and giveaways while the city supports six local animal nonprofits with grant funding.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to keep candy and wrappers out of reach this Halloween to prevent poisoning and choking hazards—owners should also teach children about pet safety and provide quiet spaces for anxious animals.

The department recommends storing all treats securely and ensuring pets have updated microchip information to help them stay safe during the festivities.

Yesterday the SCV Chamber hosted its annual all-day golf tournament fundraiser at Valencia Country Club to help members network and support chamber advocacy—local businesses like G.W.

Richardson and Encore Gas and Supply joined the event, with plans for future mixers noted by participants.

School Day Cafe hosted a free food festival at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday — local families sampled healthy meal options and used a QR code survey to rate their favorites.

Organizers said the feedback will help shape healthier menus for more than 22,000 meals served daily to students.

Santa Clarita invites parents and guardians to attend the Parenting for Prevention Parent Meeting on November 5 at Hart High School (24825 Newhall Avenue) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a Resource Fair following until 8 p.m. Local experts will share tips on app safety, screen time and privacy to help families keep kids safe online.

Santa Clarita city council is set to approve the purchase of a 13-acre property (costing $2,656,383) that includes Beale’s Cut, a historic pass carved in the 1860s to speed up travel between valleys.

The acquisition is part of the city’s ongoing effort to expand open space and preserve its historical landmarks.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urged pet owners to secure candy and dispose of wrappers properly to protect pets during Halloween — they also recommended setting up a quiet space and ensuring pets are microchipped and tagged for safety.

Santa Clarita Valley football saw six teams win games Oct.

23-25 as Valencia earned the Foothill League Championship by beating Hart 38-7. Several teams will finish the season with final league games on Oct. 31 — outcomes that could change playoff spots.