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Chloride Hearing Delayed Until January
Friday, Oct 11, 2013

[KHTS] – The state commission that determines whether Santa Clarita Valley ratepayers will have to pay for chloride treatment in the Santa Clara River recently granted an extension on the public-comment period and a request to delay a hearing until next year. “(The Los Angeles Regional Water...

Sanitation Engineers Favor 2 Options for Chloride Cleanup
Thursday, Oct 10, 2013

The culprit. [KHTS] – Sanitation District engineers have announced their recommendations for chloride treatment of the Santa Clarita Valley’s wastewater. The final facilities plan and EIR include a recommended project consisting of two alternatives, which were chosen because they had the...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013

In this episode: Officials in Sacramento say Santa Clarita residents should have to foot the bill themselves to get the salt out of the local wastewater; Valencia resident and Castaic Lake Water Agency board member Jerry Gladbach has been awarded the 2013 Outstanding Commissioner Award by the California...

Company Hired to Provide Chloride Removal System

Desalitech, a Boston-based provider of high-efficiency water production and treatment solutions, announced Oct. 3 that it will supply an advanced pilot wastewater treatment system to the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The Desalitech system will help the Sanitation Districts to lower chloride...

State Staffers Think SCV Residents Should Pay for Chloride Cleanup

An ongoing effort by the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to try to keep rates low for residents who pay sewer rates was dealt a blow recently by state officials. Staffers for the Commission on State Mandates offered a recommendation against a claim that says Santa Clarita Valley ratepayers shouldn’t...

Council Won’t Pick Chloride Option as a Group
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013

[KHTS] – After tens of thousands of dollars in outreach, the city of Santa Clarita is not likely to formally endorse an option for chloride treatment to the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District’s governing board, officials said Tuesday. A potential conflict of interest, getting ahead of themselves...

Sanitation Inspectors Plan to Hunt Down Illegal Water Softeners
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013

Water softeners that you put salt into are illegal throughout the SCV (city and county). [KHTS] – Residents have turned in more than 8,000 water softeners since 2005, which could save the district tens of millions of dollars, a Sanitation District official said Thursday. But there’s still anywhere...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 26, 2013
Monday, Aug 26, 2013

In this episode: Those who have lost their lives due to drug overdose in our valley have not been forgotten and it couldn’t have been more evident Friday night; On Wednesday the city will host the third annual Heroin Kills Symposium at the Activities Center. Also: One person was taken to the hospital...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013

In this episode: Talks continue between our city council, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board about the level of chloride in our valley’s wastewater; Santa Clarita’s first sober high school is looking to enroll students. Also: Assemblyman...

Chloride Wars: Regional Board Answers City’s Questions

The Oct. 31 deadline for the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to create a plan to reduce chloride levels at the SCV watershed, is mere months away. Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board officials have expressed doubt that the district will be able to meet the deadline and that they...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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