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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [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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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
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