Good morning, Santa Clarita.

On Dec. 20, 500 families attended the 20th annual Festividad for Christ at Faith Community Church in Newhall, where kids received free gifts, crafts, and a chicken-and-sides lunch, and enjoyed a petting zoo—an offering that brought together neighbors through both English and Spanish ministries.

A man received CPR at the Aquatic Center on Centre Pointe Parkway on Monday afternoon — firefighters arrived two minutes after a 12:21 p.m. call and a city spokesperson said a written statement is forthcoming.

Community members gathered at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Sunday, Dec.

21 to celebrate the final night of Hanukkah with a collaborative menorah lighting. Santa Clarita Mayor Weste and rabbis from three synagogues led the event (marking 25 years of Mall celebrations) amid Jewish music and unity.

Students pursuing water resource-related degrees can apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. (Jerry) Gladbach Scholarship offered by SCV Water; applications are accepted until March 1, 2026 and the $5,000 award is open to undergraduates from California colleges.

Santa Clarita residents can recycle real holiday trees and wreaths at three drop-off centers from Friday, Dec.

26 to Saturday, Jan. 10; remove all ornaments and tree stands before drop-off. Artificial trees must be taken to 26000 Springbrook Avenue (Waste Industries facility).

A federal court issued an order for Vallarta Food Enterprises to comply with EEOC subpoenas that investigate whether the chain unlawfully excluded non-Hispanic workers from hiring or promotion — the decision applies to the headquarters now in Santa Clarita and its local stores, with records required for the investigation.

Today, The Master’s University Women’s Basketball team broke records at MacArthur Center after Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller nearly hit a triple-double in a 125-24 win.

The team will return on Jan. 6 against Hope International.