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DA Declines to File Charges in School Board Member Threat Case
Friday, Apr 19, 2019

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office decided to not file formal charges against the alleged parties in a criminal complaint filed by Saugus Union School District board member David Barlavi. In the complaint, Barlavi alleged he received death threats in response to his use of a “raised...

SUSD Board OK’s 4 Layoffs, Cuts Hours of 37 Employees

The Saugus Union School District board of trustees approved the reduced hours for 37 positions and the layoffs of four others on Tuesday. The board adopted and approved Resolution 2018-19 No. 55, which, according to officials, was the result of district administrators and principals collaboratively working...

Canyon Honor Student Nominated for Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Thursday, Apr 18, 2019

CANYON COUNTRY — Miciah Edwards, a junior at Canyon High School will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA, which will take place from June 23 – June 25. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical...

Castaic Middle School Video Production Students Win National Awards
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019

During a four-day trip to Seattle, 12 video production students from Castaic Middle School were part of a group that garnered four awards at the 2019 Student Television Network Awards. “The STN is a group of affiliated schools that teach kids broadcast journalism and general video production,” said...

April 17: Hart District’s Governing Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019

The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, April 17, at 7:00 p.m. (with a closed session at 5:30 p.m). Items on the agenda include an update on Special Education, award of bid package on the Hart High School Building Q Roof Replacement...

Hart District, AutoNation Partner to Reward Student with Brand New Car

One hard working Hart District high school student is going to win a brand new 2019 Mini Hardtop courtesy of AutoNation. With an eye toward rewarding good students, AutoNation and its six Santa Clarita stores, in partnership with the William S. Hart Union High School District, is going to give away a...

Declining Enrollment Puts Pinch on School Budgets Statewide
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced the most recent enrollment data for public schools in the state, indicating Santa Clarita Valley school districts aren’t alone in dealing with declining enrollment numbers. The reports indicate an overall 0.8 percent decline...

Castaic Middle School Students Take Top Prize at Student TV Convention
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

Thirteen students from Castaic Middle School received awards for their video production work at the Student Television Network (STN) convention in Seattle, WA. Over 3100 students participated from around the United States in creating short videos as part of their school’s video production program. “Our...

JetHawks Stay Winless; Drop Series Opener to Lake Elsinore

LANCASTER – The JetHawks are still searching for their first win of the season after falling, 11-2, to the Lake Elsinore Storm Monday night at The Hangar. All nine Storm starters recorded a hit, and the visitors scored in six different innings. Lake Elsinore (4-1) got on the board in the top of the...

April 11: Castaic Union School District Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees for the Castaic Union School District will hold its regular meeting Thursday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Note: There will be a closed executive session at 5:15 p.m. Items on the agenda include presentation of school awards, lockers for the Castaic Middle School...

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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
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The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
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Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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