Good morning, Santa Clarita.

The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is asking for donations and memberships to match $15,000 during December.

It has reached 15% of its goal and offers gibbon adoption sponsorships-which include a 2026 calendar.

Local resident Paul Butler offers his workplace resolutions for 2026, urging entrepreneurs to take informed risks, leaders to earn trust, and employees to focus on working smarter (not harder) to boost success in our community.

Canyon Theatre Guild is adding extra shows of A Christmas Story on Sunday, Dec.

21 and Monday, Dec. 22 to meet high ticket demand, and the production will run at the local theater.

Local author Alyssa Janney launches her new children's book 'The Magic of Love' that teaches kids about empathy and memory — honoring her own parents who suffered from dementia.

The book shows how art connects us through shared feelings.

Local historian John Boston launches his new eclectic bookstore today, featuring the sequel to his bestseller 'Naked Came the Sasquatch' and a two-volume MONSTERS series for holiday reading in Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita is showcasing the 'Pop Culture' art exhibit at the Newhall Community Center — a vibrant display open now through March 25 that features artworks exploring modern cultural icons in film, comics, music and more.

Local artists, including Drew Salaz and Mary K. Roth, offer fresh perspectives on contemporary culture.

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees split their votes 2 each on the board presidency during its December meeting and will revisit the vote on Jan.

9. The board also named Dr. Jasmine Ruys interim superintendent who will start Jan. 1, 2026 (with a monthly pay of $25,250).

Santa Clarita will see a wet Christmas as rain is forecast to begin Tuesday and continue through Christmas Day.

Showers are expected to linger into the weekend while the storm brings 2-5 inches of rain, gusts up to 40 mph, and cooler temperatures across the valley.

In Foothill League soccer, the Saugus boys strengthened their grip on first place with a 2-0 win over Hart on Dec.

18—while the Hart girls claimed the league lead with a 2-0 victory over Saugus. Both teams have additional games scheduled through January.

Trinity Classical Academy’s senior Hudson Sweitzer won first place in the 215-pound bracket at the Coyote Classic in Bakersfield on Dec.

13, scoring pins in all five matches, and he will wrestle at the Ed Spring Holiday Classic at Brea Olinda High School on Friday and Saturday.

Valencia High School junior golfer Eliana Saga was named to the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, marking the first honor for a rising Santa Clarita star (she posted a strong finish at the CIF State Girls Golf Championship).

The United States Golf Association announced the 24-player roster yesterday.