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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]

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Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees

Monday, Dec 15, 2025

The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District Office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355. The yearly board organizational...

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Dec. 11 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Monday, Dec 8, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA, 91355. Among other business, the board will announce...

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Patsy Ayala | Lighting Up Main Street with Holiday Cheer

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

One of the most magical times of the year in Santa Clarita is when our community gathers in Old Town Newhall for the annual Light Up Main Street celebration. This beloved event marks the official start of the holiday season for residents across our city. On Saturday, Nov. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m., Old Town...

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Nov. 13: Castaic School Board Meets on Castaic Elementary Modernization

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees regular meeting will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m., with a closed executive session starting at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the District Office, located at District Office 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355. Items...

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Oct. 21: CUSD Special Meeting to Discuss WI-FI, Payroll System

Monday, Oct 20, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. to discuss district WI-FI and a new payroll system. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA, 91355. The board will consider approving an agreement...

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Aug. 13: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Monday, Aug 11, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA, 91355. Among other business the board will hear the...

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July 10: Special Meeting of Castaic School Board

Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 10, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, Ca 91355. This Special Board Meeting is required because the Division of the State Architect which provides...

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June 26: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Friday, Jun 20, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA, 91355. Among other business the board will consider...

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CUSD Welcomes Two New Principals for School Year

Thursday, May 15, 2025

The Castaic Union School District has announced two educational leaders to principal positions for the 2025–2026 school year. Daniella Rizo has been named Principal of Live Oak Elementary School and Erika Bowden will join the District as Principal of Castaic Elementary School. Each brings a deep commitment...

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May 7: Regular Meeting of the CUSD Governing Board

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA, 91355. Among other business the board will consider...

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Kathryn Barger \| 2025 Year in Review At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.	Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.	City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.	CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.	Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.	Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.	CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026 The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.	Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.	Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.	Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road 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.	Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.	NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]	Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders 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.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation 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.	Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding 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.	Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 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]	DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm 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.	Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda 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.