Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Boston Scientific employees partnered with the Child & Family Center—through Operation Gobble—to donate food and essential items so families facing food insecurity can enjoy a holiday meal.

This annual initiative supports local families in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Non-Profit Council Roundtable—Building a Stronger Community Together—at the James.

T Ventress Clubhouse at the Boys & Girls Club on Dec. 5 from 9–10:30 a.m. to discuss community initiatives.

On Nov. 1, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation opened the new L.A.

County Riparian Park at 27842 Riparian Ave in Stevenson Ranch—featuring basketball courts, grassy sports fields, a playground and scenic valley views—as part of a play day grand opening that offered crafts, face painting and basketball clinics.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual 2026 Employment Law Update on Dec.

3 at 8:30 a.m. at the College of the Canyons University Center. Brian Koegle of Koegle Law Group will present key updates on wage rules, rounding time, leave policies, and recent court decisions that will affect California employers.

Off Book Theatre will present its one-act holiday comedy Holiday Hijinx from Dec.

12 to Dec. 14 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall — 24266 Main St.

West Ranch Law, a student-led club at West Ranch High School started by seniors Daniel Lee and Rohan Radharaj, meets weekly to explore politics and law through classroom discussions and trips to the Reagan Library where students have met Supreme Court justices.

AP government teacher Tim Von Busch said the club now has 20 to 30 members and will continue to offer hands-on civic learning—showing that teens are eager to engage in government issues.

On Dec. 8, Canyon Country Library will urge Santa Clarita residents to donate blood as holiday travel increases the need for extra supplies—local health officials stress that donations are critical during the busy season.

Local contractor Robert Lamoureux said an average homeowner can install an epoxy floor in a garage if they take time to clean and prep the concrete properly.

He stressed that removing oils and debris is key for the chemicals to bond effectively—patience is needed for a smooth, easy-to-clean finish.

Hart High School boys finished as Division 2 finalists at the CIF Southern Section championships—Josiah Himsl led with a 14:40.8 finish in a tight pack that now gives the team a chance to advance to Nike nationals.

West Ranch and Saugus teams also advanced while Trinity’s team did not qualify, and the state championship will take place today at Woodward Park with the Division 2 boys race starting at 8:30 a.m.

Runners can register for the 16th Annual Mardi Gras Madness 5K/10K and Mini Madness 1K on March 1 with a 50% discount offered from Nov.

28 to Dec. 1 using promo code MAD50 (the discount applies to all entries). The race, hosted by the Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Track Club, will benefit local youth programs (SOAR offers free marathon training for local teens).

The Master’s University men’s basketball team held off a late run to beat Southern Oregon Raiders 73-69 on Nov.

25 in Fullerton. The team will host OUAZ Spirit on Dec. 4 at The MacArthur Center to start GSAC play — they plan to build on strong second-half adjustments.