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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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CUSD Board to Hold Audit Workshop
Thursday, Feb 8, 2018

Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP, Certified Public Accountants, will be conducting an audit workshop with the Castaic Union School District (CUSD) Board of Trustrees today at 4:45 p.m. CUSD is pleased that there were “no findings” indicated during its recent audit. The workshop is open...

Saugus School Board Cancels Feb. 8 Special Meeting
Wednesday, Feb 7, 2018

The Saugus Union School District’s Governing Board has canceled a Special Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 8, according to district officials. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. at District headquarters, 24930 Avenue Stanford, Valencia 91355.

Engbrecht Term as Hart District Superintendent Extended a Year

The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has voted unanimously to extend the contract of District Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht through June 2019. Members of the Board also approved changes in Engbrecht’s work year to 212 days for this school year and the 2018-2019...

Feb. 7: SCVi Kindergarten, First Grade Round-Up; Lower School Step-Up Night
Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018

Santa Clarita Valley International School (SCVi), a public, tuition-free K-12 charter school, will host a Kindergarten and First Grade Round-Up and Lower School Step-Up Night Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the SCVi campus, located at at 28060 Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic. Families are...

Hart District Appoints 4 New Principals
Thursday, Feb 1, 2018

Jason d’Autremont – Hart High. The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District appointed four new principals the three high school and one junior high Wednesday night. The four principals are Jason d-Autremnot at Hart, Shellie Holcombe at Canyon, Stephen Ford at Valencia...

Castaic Middle School Named a High-Performing ‘School to Watch’
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018

Castaic Middle School received its re-designation status as a “High Performing Middle School” among “Schools to Watch,” according to a news release Monday from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “These schools are outstanding examples of how educational innovations...

Feb. 1: Sulphur Springs Governing Board Special Meeting
Monday, Jan 29, 2018

SPECIAL MEETING of the GOVERNING BOARD Sulphur Springs Union School District February 1, 2018 8 a.m. Sulphur Springs Union School District District Administrative Office 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Santa Clarita 91351 661-252-5131 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL II.A. Governing...

Newhall Schools Chief Paul Cordeiro to Retire in June
Friday, Jan 26, 2018

Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro Newhall School District Superintendent Paul Cordeiro has announced his retirement effective June 29, and the District’s Governing Board will begin its search for a successor immediately. Cordeiro succeeded Dr. Marc Winger in February of 2015....

Classes Resume Thursday After Water Leak Closes Saugus High
Wednesday, Jan 24, 2018

Saugus High School administrators sent students home early Wednesday afternoon after repairs on a water leak accidentally cut off the water supply to the school, according to Hart District officials. “Crews working on a leak on the perimeter of campus damaged a pipe that resulted in the loss of...

Jan. 30: Castaic High School Community Update

William S. Hart Union High School District and Castaic Union School District officials will host a presentation to update the community on the progress of Castaic High School construction on Tuesday, January 30 at 6 p.m. Castaic Middle School Principal Bob Brauneisen will host the event in the school’s...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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