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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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(Video) Castaic High Groundbreaking Brings Unwelcome Traffic to Romero Canyon, Residents Protest
Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Hart district officials broke ground on construction of the future Castaic High School as residents protested unwelcome traffic on private roads in Romero Canyon Wednesday morning. “We went through nine sites, three superintendents, five board members, 12 senior cabinet members and more than 30,000...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, April 18, 2013
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013

In this episode: With a unanimous vote, William S. Hart Union High School District board members named the long-awaited Castaic high school site at their meeting Wednesday night; Longtime Hart School District school board member and past president, Paul Strickland is stepping down. Also: Senator Barbara...

It’s Official: Castaic High School to Be Called Castaic High School

Click image to enlarge With a unanimous vote, William S. Hart Union High School District board members named the long-awaited Castaic high school site. Fittingly, the name the board decided on was Castaic High School. “This is a momentous occasion for the Hart district. In naming the high school,...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, March 15, 2013
Monday, Apr 15, 2013

In this episode: Authorities are investigating the two explosions that killed two people and injured at least 50 at the Boston Marathon on Monday; Homicide investigators were still trying to identify a decomposed body found last Wednesday in San Francisquito Canyon when more human remains were discovered...

Hart Board to Discuss Castaic High, Teacher Contracts

When Hart district board members meet Wednesday at 7 p.m., they will be discussing a number of items that could have a lasting impact on Santa Clarita Valley schools. There will be a discussion of school board elections, a presentation on the school’s CADRE program, a changing of school schedules and...

Opening of Castaic Area High Pushed Back to Fall 2016
Friday, Mar 22, 2013

A new high school for the Castaic community has been in the works for 12 years. William S. Hart Union High School District will begin construction this spring and had originally planned to open the school for the 2015-2016 school year. Now, due to the fact that permits and approval have taken longer...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday, Mar 4, 2013

In this episode: School district officials say Budget cuts are forcing three districts to look at the possibility of layoffs; Construction of the new Castaic area high school is set to begin early May, with a second wave of modernization projects at Hart High, Sierra Vista and Placerita Junior High kicking...

Castaic Area High Should See 9th Graders in 2015

Construction of the new Castaic area high school is set to begin early May, with a second wave of modernization projects at Hart High, Sierra Vista and Placerita Junior High kicking off in late summer or fall. “We are looking right now to open it to ninth grade only in Fall 2015,” said Gail Pinsker,...

Submit a Name for Castaic Area High School
Monday, Feb 11, 2013

The Hart School District’s plans to construct a high school in Castaic are progressing and it is time to name the facility. The District would like input from the community through an online survey. If you would like to make a name suggestion, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X2VBTPR. The survey...

Hart Board to Ponder Naming Process for Castaic Area School
Monday, Jan 21, 2013

Hart district officials will discuss the process for selecting a name for a planned high school in the Castaic area, a school official said Monday. “We’re looking for something that might have a mascot that could be associated with it,” said Steve Sturgeon, a longtime board member for the William...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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