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1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce petitions state to pave Spruce Street (now Main); it happens three years later [story]
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State to CLWA, Others: You Get No Water
Saturday, Feb 1, 2014

[CLWA] – The other shoe dropped Friday in the State’s worsening battle against severe drought as the California Department of Water Resources announced that the contractors that buy water from the State Water Project — including Castaic Lake Water Agency — will get zero percent of their 2014...

DiPrimio Back on CLWA Board, Replaces Kavounas
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

Robert J. DiPrimio was sworn in and took his seat as a Castaic Lake Water Agency director for Division 2 at the Jan. 22 board meeting. DiPrimio filled the seat vacated Dec. 1, 2013, by Peter Kavounas. This position will be a subject to public election in the November 2014 election. DiPrimio is currently...

Drought: Officials Urge Conservation, Fire Safety
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014

[KHTS] – As the Santa Clarita Valley enters another week of unseasonably warm and dry winter weather, local officials are assessing what it will mean for residents if the drought persists and how to mitigate the effects of one of the driest years on record. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a State of...

CLWA Picks Location for Chloride Testing Well
Monday, Jan 20, 2014

[KHTS] – With last year’s approval of a $130 million plan to meet a state-mandated chloride limit in the Santa Clarita Valley, local wastewater officials are working on the best place to construct local facilities. Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District officials have selected the proposed...

CLWA Issues Response to Gov.’s Drought Proclamation
Friday, Jan 17, 2014

Yes, it’s that bad: Gov. Edmund G. Brown confirmed on Friday that California’s drought has reached crisis proportions, as he proclaimed a State of Emergency and called upon all Californians to conserve water in the face of the driest year in recorded state history. That applies to the Santa Clarita...

Jan. 21: CLWA, State Water Execs to Talk Bay-Delta Plan
Thursday, Jan 2, 2014

Dan Masnada With California continuing to face water supply challenges, the Santa Clarita Valley business community will have a chance to hear the latest on the Bay Delta Conservation Plan, at the next Valley Industry Association lunch, Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club. The SCV community...

Bay Delta Plan Hits the Street; Public Has 4 Months to Review
Monday, Dec 9, 2013

[CLWA] – State and federal agencies today released the public draft of the Bay Delta Conservation Plan and associated environmental review documents for review and comment. For seven years scientific research and stakeholder input has shaped the BDCP, a plan that seeks to modernize California’s...

Kavounas Quits CLWA; Agency Taking Names to Fill Seat
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013

[KHTS] – The Castaic Lake Water Agency is looking to make an appointment to fill a board vacancy. Director Peter Kavounas resigned, creating a vacancy in the water wholesaler’s second district, said Dan Masnada, general manager of the CLWA. “It’s an opening as a result of the career opportunity...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday, Nov 25, 2013

In this episode: A suspected gang member is in custody accused of vandalizing a Canyon Country church Friday night; More than $100,000 was raised for the SCV Boys and Girls Club this weekend at the 11th annual Magic of the Lights Gala. Also: The Castaic Lake Water Agency, among 28 other agencies, was...

Dry Year Could Compel CLWA to Tap Water Bank

[KHTS] – After a year of little precipitation, the Santa Clarita Valley received the first thunderstorm of the season last week. But the small storm was not enough to mitigate the effects of two dry years in a row, forcing the California Department of Water Resources to allocate only 5 percent...

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1923 - Newhall Chamber of Commerce petitions state to pave Spruce Street (now Main); it happens three years later [story]
Spruce Street
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan and Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna hosted a press conference at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29, regarding safeguarding the election in Los Angeles County.
‘Safeguarding the Election’ Event Held at County Ballot Processing Center
College of the Canyons has established women's cross country program history with the team claiming its first Western State Conference Championship after a triumphant run on the course at Oxnard College.
COC Women’s Cross Country Wins First Conference Title
Woodside Homes is building its first community in  northern Los Angeles, with the announcement of Wayfare Station in Santa Clarita.
Woodside Homes to Build Townhome Community in Santa Clarita
Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit today against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for their significant role in plastic pollution's negative impacts on the environment and public health.
L.A. County Sues Pepsi, Coke on Plastic Beverage Pollution
Tickets for the 2024 Santa Clarita Valley 40 Under Forty are now open for the Nov. 23 event. 
Nov.23: Tickets Now Available for Santa Clarita 40 Under Forty
California residents and business owners affected by the Bridge Fire may apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.
Federal Disaster Assistance for Bridge Fire Victims
As the future of the Hollywood film industry remains uncertain, filled with both challenges and opportunities, the viability of a movie theater has also come into focus as streaming and shorter release windows have raised concerns about its survival.
‘Movie Theatres Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon,’ CSUN Prof says
In recognition of its outstanding achievements in public relations, SCV Water received seven prestigious awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles chapter.
SCV Water Wins Seven PRSA L.A. Awards
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes is thrilled to announce the results of its nationwide Best Burger of the United States (BOTUS) competition.
MOOYAH Burgers Announces Results of it’s Nationwide Best Burger of the United States Competition.
CSUN’s Jewish Studies Program is hosting a series of workshops on peacebuilding as a way to strengthen community and fight antisemitism.
CSUN’s Jewish Studies Department to Host Series on Peacebuilding
1984 - NTSB revises probable cause of 1982 "Twilight Zone" deaths after director John Landis appeals [story]
John Landis
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger lauded the Board of Supervisors’ approval on Tuesday, Oct. 29, of her motion and an appeal by Cali Lake RV Park’s owner that will allow the 175 people living onsite to remain housed there, indefinitely.
County Grants Cali Lake RV Park Appeal, Residents Can Remain Indefinitely
The United States Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation have jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel.
Justice Department, DOT Launch Public Inquiry into Competition in Air Travel
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Asset Management Advisory Committee on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., in the multipurpose room of Bridgeport Elementary School.
Oct. 30: SUSD Hosts Joint Board, Asset Management Advisory Committee Meeting
Barger, Horvath introduce motion upporting governor’s expansion of tax credit program for the California entertainment sector.
Barger, Horvath Support Entertainment Sector Tax Credit Expansion
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Santa Clara and Honby Wells PFAS Groundwater Treatment Facility on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 27100 Furnivall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. Members of the public are invited.
Nov. 19: SCV Water to Host Ribbon-Cutting at PFAS Treatment Facility
Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to individuals with disabilities, has announced a new partnership with Road Roaster Coffee Company.
‘Good Karma Coffee’ Benefits Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
Honorees Announced for 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 29: SUSD Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
The men only lost one event while the women only lost four as The Master's University swim teams had a dominating performance in the ACU/TMU/OUAZ/SOKA quad-meet in Surprise, Ariz. Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26.
TMU Swim Dominates in Quad Meet
1932 - Highway 99 completed through Weldon Canyon, bypassing Ridge Route [story]
Hwy 99
With the final Foothill League football contests coming this Friday, Nov. 1, six teams have a last opportunity to hold on or shake things up. Castaic (2-4, 4-6) has a bye and will have to see how it all plays out. Post season games will depend on the final league standings, and the CIF Southern Section will live-announce post season playoff teams and brackets for 11-man football on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. at cifss.org.
Foothill League Football in Final Week
College of the Canyons women's soccer picked up its fourth and fifth wins in Western State Conference, South Division play in recent days. The first of those occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 22, with the Cougars overtaking host L.A. Valley College in a 2-0 result.
Canyons Women’s Soccer Gets Two Road Wins
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