Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and Halloween Festival is gearing up to offer new scare mazes, live shows, and rides as Halloween nears.

Local visitors can explore attractions like Elvira’s Trick or Treat Mayhem and updated Haunted Hayride rides — each promising a spooky experience at Midnight Falls.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Clarita have announced seven veteran honorees for the 15th Annual Salute to Patriots, scheduled for November 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the SCV Senior Center at Bella Vida with registration starting at 3:30 p.m. The event received nominations during October + support from key local partners.

Santa Clarita is hosting many events over the next few days as the 35th Annual Boutique Fantastique runs at Saugus High School on November 1-2, Touch-A-Truck takes place at Central Park on November 1, and the Sidewalk Poetry Dedication is held today at The MAIN at 5 p.m. Other community events include haunted houses on select nights, a theatre show, and a marching band contest—please check with organizers for any updates.

A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched for the family of 10-year-old Leila Rose Golianis, who died unexpectedly on October 29 from a brain stem hemorrhage caused by an arteriovenous malformation; the fundraiser will help pay for her funeral and cremation costs.

United Business Owners Solutions will host the free OBBBA Business Growth Summit in Valencia on Nov.

8 to help Santa Clarita business owners and professionals navigate new tax law changes. Tax expert Edward A. Lyon, JD, will lead the seminar and dinner, and the first 20 registrants will receive a free copy of his book—RSVP is required as seating is limited.

The first group to finish College of the Canyons’ Clinical Lab Scientist program graduated on Oct.

24 at a special ceremony held at the University Center—12 students earned their certificates and are now eligible to take the certification exam.

College of the Canyons professor Dr. Eddie Becton will give his talk ‘The Soul of a Nation: A History of Black Music Informing Democracy’ at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov.

13 at 6 p.m.—the free event will explore how Black music has shaped American democracy by highlighting its role in advancing freedom and justice.

Hometown Recipes featured Spooky Eyeball Cookies made by Teresa Jacobson of New Orleans that blend the soft texture of shortbread with a touch of sweetness for Halloween fun.

The cookies—decorated for parties and treat bags—offer a playful way for kids and families to enjoy the holiday.

The Castaic girls' flag football team won an 18-13 quarterfinal game on Tuesday and now advances as the only first-year program in the Division 5 playoffs, preparing to face Moreno Valley in the semifinal this weekend.

Head Coach William Jones said the win showed strong teamwork and discipline and that the team is building a winning culture for the school and local community—an effort backed by local supporters.