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1864 - Walker/Reynier family patriarch Jean Joseph Reynier, then 15, arrives in Sand Canyon from France; eventually homesteads 1,200 acres [story]

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April 20: TK/Kindergarten Round-Up at SCVi

Tuesday, Apr 18, 2023

Families with children who will be entering Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten in the 2023/2024 school year are invited to come and learn about Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School’s TK and Kindergarten program, which features innovative 21st-century learning strategies. SCVi will...

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Doyle Resigns, Castaic District Appoints Acting Superintendent

Monday, Apr 17, 2023

Castaic Union School District Superintendent Steve Doyle has tendered his resignation and will be on leave for the remainder of the school year. The Castaic Board of Trustees released the following statement: “We are appreciative of his work in this difficult time when our students and families...

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April 19: Hart Board to Consider Superintendent Contract, Textbooks

The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will take place Wednesday, April 19, beginning with closed session at 5 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 7 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting held at the Administrative Center, located at 21380...

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SCV Education Foundation Announces 2022/2023 Teachers of the Year

Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, along with superintendents from the Newhall School District, as well as the Castaic, Saugus, Sulphur Springs and William S. Hart Union school districts, invite the community to help honor the 2022/2023 Teachers of the Year. The 39th Annual Teacher Tribute,...

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Saugus High Band, Color Guard Holding Fundraiser

Monday, Apr 10, 2023

The Saugus High School Band and Color Guard program is still in need of donations to help reach its goal. Donations will go towards a new tarp for competition season, the end of the year banquet and so much more. The program is teaming up again with Snap-Raise for the online fundraiser. Donations will...

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April 11: SUSD Regular Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 11, beginning with a closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, which is located at 24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa...

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Rio Norte Concert Band, Vocal Jazz Ensemble Capture Top Awards

Friday, Mar 31, 2023

The Rio Norte Junior High School Concert Band, Concert Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble, “The Jazz Hawks,” secured top awards at the recent Music in the Parks Festival held at Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park. The band and vocalists from the school located in Valencia in the William S. Hart...

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Castaic Union School District is Seeking New Members for Measure QS Citizens’ Oversight Committee

Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023

Castaic Union School District is now accepting applications for our Measure QS Citizens’ Oversight Committee. On Nov. 6, 2012, voters who reside within the boundaries of the Castaic Union School District, expressed their support for public education by passing Measure QS. Measure QS, a Prop 39 school...

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March 28: Saugus Union School District Regular Meeting

Monday, Mar 27, 2023

The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, March 28, beginning with a closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by open session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Education Center, which is located at 24930 Avenue Stanford in...

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Castaic Education Foundation Awards 16 Classroom Grants

Friday, Mar 24, 2023

The Castaic Education Foundation recently announced that 16 grants have been awarded for the 2022-2023 school year, totaling $50,000, which will be used to enhance student learning programs and supports including music, mindfulness, art, reading, math, science, video production, robotics and more. The...

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Today in SCV History (July 24) 1864 - Walker/Reynier family patriarch Jean Joseph Reynier, then 15, arrives in Sand Canyon from France; eventually homesteads 1,200 acres [story]	SCV Food Pantry in Need of Volunteers The SCV Food Pantry is in need of volunteers to help sort food, stock shelves, fill bags and distribute food to its residents in need Monday through Thursday and Saturday of each week.	El-Farra Earns Coaches Associations’ Student-Athlete Scholarship College of the Canyons graduating sophomore Jonah El-Farra has been named a California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Associations (CCCMBCA) student-athlete scholarship recipient for the 2023-24 season.	Supes Unanimously Approve Creation of Ethics Commission, Reform The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create greater oversight in County government.	Aug. 4: Call for Art ‘Body & Presence’ Exhibit Deadline The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for its upcoming “Body & Presence” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Canyon Country Community Center during the City's annual Business for Artists Conference.	After Historic Run, TMU Coach Zach Schroeder Steps Down Zach Schroeder, the head coach for The Master’s University track and cross country programs, is stepping down to be closer to family.
July 24: SCV Senior Center Wellness Program Lecture on Kidney Health The community is invited to an SCV Senior Center Health and Wellness program lecture “Let’s Talk About Kidney Health” on Wednesday, July 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.	Five Cougars Taking Skills to Next Level College of the Canyons baseball is sending five players to four-year universities to continue their academic journeys and athletic careers following the 2024 season.	Pitcher Mack Skeels Commits to Mustangs Baseball The Master's University baseball has signed pitcher Mack Skeels to join the team for the 2025 season.	L.A. County’s Drug-Related Overdose Deaths Plateau for First Time in Decade Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths plateaued for the first time in ten years in 2023 in Los Angeles County, a new Los Angeles County Department of Public Health analysis of Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner data has found.	Vector Control Launches Summer Safeguarding Campaign As temperatures soar in Los Angeles, so do the numbers of mosquitoes and their relentless, itchy bites.	Today in SCV History (July 23) 1982 - Vic Morrow & two child actors killed in helicopter crash at Indian Dunes during filming of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" [story]
Ken Striplin \| City Cinemas Brings Back Movies Under the Stars Picture this…a cozy blanket laid out on the grass, the warm evening breeze and your favorite film playing on the big screen.	Former Hart High Standout Honored at White House’s NCAA Sports Day The California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagle volleyball team, which included middle blocker Shelby Grubbs from Newhall, was welcomed to the White House on Monday, alongside other national champions from the past academic year, to celebrate their accomplishments as part of NCAA Sports Day.	Sept. 7: ‘Silents Under the Stars’ Returns to Hart Park The Friends of Hart Park - in partnership with the Natural History Museum and Los Angeles County Parks - is pleased to announce the return of their signature event “Silents Under the Stars” on Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m., at William S. Hart Park.	COC Fall 2024 Offering Flexible Learning Options To help students balance education with their diverse work and family responsibilities, College of the Canyons will offer a wide variety of flexible learning options during the fall 2024 semester.	Santa Clarita Announces Upcoming Lane Closures Beginning Monday, July 29, crews will start the construction of traffic circulation modifications on two intersections, part of the federally-funded, Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation and Safety Improvements Project.	Oct. 19: Save the Date for Circle of Hope’s Annual Tea Circle of Hope's Annual Tea is one of Santa Clarita’s most anticipated fundraisers bringing awareness of breast cancer and raising funds to help those in our local community fighting this disease.
‘S.W.A.T.’ Among Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 22 - Sunday, July 28.	SCV SELPA Seeking Children with Disabilities The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SCV SELPA) and its member districts actively seek out all individuals with exceptional needs, from birth to age 22, including infants and children parentally placed in private schools.	Caltrans Announces Overnight Southbound I-5 Lane Closures in Castaic Area The California Department of Transportation announced the right lane of southbound Interstate 5 will be blocked overnight Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26 from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic Lake Hughes Road for paving work.	Ransomware Attack Closes L.A. County Superior Court The Superior Court of Los Angeles County will be closed Monday, July 22, as the Court works diligently to repair and reboot network systems that were severely impacted by a ransomware attack first detected the morning of Friday, July 19.	Heat Advisory Issued for SCV The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley through Thursday as high temperatures have been forecast.	Sewage Spill Closes Two L.A. County Beaches The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has closed two beaches due to a recent sewage spill.