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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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NSD Favors Firm for New Facility Master Plan
Friday, Aug 30, 2019

The Newhall School District governing board is moving forward with SIM-PBK as the possible architecture firm in charge of developing the district’s newest facility master plan. Board members heard from three finalist firms Wednesday night and afterward selected SIM-PBK at their quote of approximately...

SCV Driver Reportedly Caught with Fraudulent Tags

A Santa Clarita transient man was reportedly caught using fraudulent license plate tags on his vehicle Wednesday, and booked on a felony charge, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. The 37-year-old man is alleged to have been driving his vehicle at 2 a.m. Wednesday, when deputies...

Traffic on State Route 14 Snarled after Car Hits Embankment
Thursday, Aug 29, 2019

A vehicle reportedly hit an embankment and came to an abrupt stop on Highway 14 Thursday afternoon. The call came in at approximately 2:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the 14, near Sand Canyon Road, according to Officer Eric Priessman of the California Highway Patrol Newhall. “We have a vehicle versus...

Newhall School District to Staff: ‘Welcome Back’
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019

Newhall School District administrators brought together 10 school sites’ worth of district teachers and classified staff for a “welcome back” event filled with prizes, recognitions and emotional moments. Superintendent Jeff Pelzel addressed hundreds of district staff Tuesday in the Newhall Family...

Hart District Names Mike Kuhlman Superintendent-Elect
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019

Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman was named the superintendent-elect during Wednesday night’s meeting. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal. During the Wednesday night board meeting, Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman was named the superintendent-elect after it was made known that Vicki Engbrecht was stepping...

Back to School: Castaic Creating Culture of Kindness
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019

Castaic Union School District students returned from summer break last week, and district administrators and teachers are working to further develop a culture of wellness and kindness on their campuses. In addition to speaking with teachers about how to build more trusting relationships with students...

One of the Oldest School Districts in SCV STEAMs Ahead
Thursday, Aug 15, 2019

The district whose namesake is one of the oldest schools in Santa Clarita, with approximately 150 years in the books, Sulphur Springs, returns to school Thursday. The district remains one of the oldest, but school officials maintain forward-thinking objectives with an emphasis on STEAM programs. The...

Profile: Eugene Taylor, WWII Vet, Valencia Resident
Friday, Aug 2, 2019

Included among the collection of art pieces decorating the Valencia home of Col. Eugene Taylor is “Chikara, The Loyal Son,” a limited edition print of a painting by Hisashi Otsuka. The sole subject of the painting — with a white background accenting his two-piece kamishimo over a kimono (a robe,...

Hart District Sets Morning Graduations at 3 Schools

Introducing morning graduations, the William S. Hart Union High School District has set senior graduation ceremonies at three high schools for 8:30 a.m. next year — saving the district as much as $500,000. Citing both academic and financial reasons, graduates for Golden Valley (pictured above), Canyon...

Twin Two-Story Hart High Buildings Expected to Open in January
Thursday, Aug 1, 2019

Although it is the first school to have been built within the William S. Hart Union High School District, one-story classroom buildings and portables have been the tentpole infrastructure of the Hart High School campus. That is until January 2020, when the newest addition at the school — twin two-story...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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