Good morning, Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita residents will join the city’s 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan.

3 to welcome the New Year with a brisk dip (14th edition).

As 2025 ends, Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to explore local volunteer opportunities to jumpstart a fulfilling 2026.

Community organizations invite interested individuals to join upcoming initiatives and build a stronger neighborhood.

Officials said a land shift may have caused a gas line rupture north of Northlake Hills Elementary along Ridge Route Road near I-5; crews isolated the 34-inch pipeline Saturday evening and removed the damaged section while installing a temporary bypass ahead of permanent repairs.

KHTS Restaurant Row brings featured deals with certificates available from local favorites including Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt, Bélla Salon, La Michoacana Plus, Telly’s, SCV Cleaners and Guanatos Tacos.

Online sales begin Jan. 1 at midnight and in-person sales start Monday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at the KHTS station.

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career opportunity for young people ages 14 to 20 (with a 2.0 GPA minimum) through Jan.

22.

The California Highway Patrol launches its New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period today at 6 p.m. (Dec.

31) and will run until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 1. Officers urge drivers to plan ahead and choose a sober ride option.

Caltrans announced lane closures on the 5 Freeway near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation Tuesday — one lane in each direction between Lake Hughes Road and two miles north of Templin Highway will close from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closures may change due to weather or material factors.

Mountain West Food Group recalled nearly 2,900 pounds of raw ground beef after USDA tests detected possible E. coli O26 contamination.

The 16-ounce, grass-fed packages, produced Dec. 16, were distributed to retailers in states including California — consumers are advised to discard or return them.

Sean O'Brien has been hired as head coach for West Ranch football next season on the Wildcats, returning for his second tenure after serving from 2009 to 2012 + he replaces TJ Yonkers who resigned after a 2-8 season.

Junior Isabella Escribano has transferred to Valencia High School after a season at Louisville High School, returning to the Santa Clarita Valley to be closer to her ailing grandmother and to practice with her new team while she awaits clearance from the CIF Southern Section.