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The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration in the upcoming “Animal Kingdom” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center from June 24, through August 26. The deadline is Sunday, June 7.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is urging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.

I always encourage our community to get involved, try something new and take advantage of all that our city has to offer.

On Tuesday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. the LA County Library will offer a virtual program entitled “Work Ready: Should I Start a Business?”

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, May 12.

College of the Canyons men’s golf finished runner-up in the team standings at the 3C2A Southern California Regional Championships at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, May 4, with sophomore Jacques Struyf winning the individual regional title.

Saugus High School’s performing arts program has earned top honors at the Jerry Herman Awards, taking home the award for Best Musical Direction at the 2026 ceremony, an outstanding achievement that highlights the program’s musical excellence and dedication to the performing arts.

Two seats on the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, will be up for election in November 2026.

This year marks a new chapter for the event at Hart Park, offering expanded opportunities for families to connect with animals and the outdoors.

California Department of Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a Literacy Leadership Summit with educational and philanthropic partners to discuss how to deliver on California’s literacy and biliteracy promise, specifically his five-year literacy plan to ensure that every child is reading by third grade.

Several law enforcement agencies coordinated to arrest a crew connected to the South American Theft Group in Santa Clarita.

The city of Santa Clarita has announced its latest art exhibit, “Circle of Life: Sea to Land” by Jayme Sun Thomas, on display at The MAIN now through June 3.

One will be able to hear the cheers emanating from the center of California State University, Northridge’s campus from blocks away later this month as thousands of graduates cross the stage in front of CSUN’s iconic University Library as the university celebrates its 2026 commencement.

The city of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m. City Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.

Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of California legislators in sending a formal letter to the California Air Resources Board, urging the agency to uphold its core statutory mandate: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a way that is cost-effective, affordable and protective of California ratepayers and workers.

Fireside Nights, a monthly event at Vasquez Rocks will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 10.

The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced that 16 students have earned the California State Seal of Civic Engagement this year.

Placerita Nature Center and county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation as part of its Community Nature Education Series will present ‘Wild Plants, Survival Skills and Self-Reliance’ 2-4 p.m., Sunday, May 17.

Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates in collaboration with Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will host “Books & Hikes,” to discuss Kate Marianchild’s “The Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals Among California’s Oaks,” 9 a.m. Sunday, May 17 at the Acorn Amphitheater.

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, May 6, with a closed session at 6 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m.

The Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark will host a fundraising concert on Sunday, May 17, 4-6 p.m. featuring Old Dawgs, New Tricks.