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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Castaic District Announces Retirement of Board President Janene Maxon
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

The Castaic Union School District has announced the retirement of Board of Trustees President Janene Maxon, a dedicated educator and leader who has been a cornerstone of the district since 1988. Over her 36 years of service, Maxon has worn many hats, teacher, principal, district administrator and board...

Nov. 14: Regular Meeting of the CUSD Governing Board
Monday, Nov 11, 2024

The Castaic Union School District will hold its regular board meeting Thursday, Nov. 14 at the District Office, located at 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, CA 91355. A closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 6 p.m., where there will be a report of closed session action. Special...

State Awards Safety, Infrastructure Funding to SCV Schools
Friday, Oct 25, 2024

The State of California has delivered significant safety and infrastructure investments for Santa Clarita Valley schools this week, issuing funds to College of the Canyons and three school districts. These funds, secured by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo through the state budget, prioritize the safety...

Castaic Union School District Awarded $261,395 Grant For Shade Structures
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024

The Castaic Union School District announced it has been awarded a $261,395 grant from the Office of Public School Construction. The funds from this grant, combined with the district’s prior Measure QS bond pull, will be used to install much-needed shade structures at two of the district’s campuses,...

Oct. 10: Castaic School Board Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, Ca 91355. Among the items on the agenda is an update...

Sept. 12: Castaic Union School District Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, Ca 91355. Click here for the full agenda. Public Participation Any citizen is welcome to attend Board Meetings....

Castaic Union Recruiting for Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee
Monday, Sep 9, 2024

The Castaic Union School District is seeking four new members for its Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee. The Citizens Oversight Committee is mandated by law and is designed to insure accountability to the public. The committee must include at least seven members of the community who will be appointed...

Aug. 15: Castaic School Board Regular Meeting
Friday, Aug 9, 2024

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the District Office, located at 28131 Livingston Ave. in Valencia, CA 91355. The school board will meet on a variety of routine business including the first reading...

Castaic Union Takes Step to Pay Off 2012 School Bonds Quicker
Thursday, Aug 8, 2024

On July 9, 2024, the Castaic Union School District successfully priced and locked in interest rates for the fourth issuance of its 2012 bond authorization, Measure QS, totaling $6 million. Measure QS, approved under Proposition 39, permits a total bond issuance not exceeding $51 million. Proposition...

July 11: CUSD to Discuss Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Concerns
Monday, Jul 8, 2024

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the District Office, located at 28131 Livingston Avenue in Valencia. The Board is expected to adopt a resolution addressing the community’s concerns regarding...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
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.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
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.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
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.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
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.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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
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