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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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April 24: SCV’s State Water Agency Turns 50
Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012

Castaic Lake Water Agency facility at the Castaic Reservoir (aka Castaic Lake) in 1980, when CLWA began delivering State Water Project water to the Santa Clarita Valley. Click to enlarge. Any time Santa Clarita Valley residents meet and the subject of their hometown comes up, there’s a pretty good...

Friday, Apr 13, 2012

[CLWA] – What’s Your H2O Solution? You now have two more weeks to answer this question for a chance to win a landscape sustainability makeover from Stay Green Inc. valued at $5,000. Since March 1, the Castaic Lake Water Agency has been receiving the best water-saving ideas from you as part of...

Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012

Technically, it’s a Turbidity Exceedance Tier 2 Violation. State officials contend they couldn’t see clearly enough, so they wrote up the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant for having cloudy water. But not a single customer tasted a thing. Castaic Lake Water Agency General Manager Dan Masnada said that...

CalArts Student Wins Water Logo Design Contest
Friday, Mar 16, 2012

The challenge: Design a new logo for the Santa Clarita Valley Family of Water Suppliers, one that captures the values and mission of the organization, and, as one of the group’s leaders says, “makes conservation cool.” Challenge accepted. And met. Melissa Kuo, a 19-year-old graphic design student...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday, Mar 2, 2012

In this episode: Santa Clarita Mayor Laurie Ender celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday with preschoolers. Also: The Los Angeles Superior Court has found Eugene Lee Upshaw, the man suspected in the August 2009 assault of a Castaic woman, guilty; The Newhall Redevelopment Committee has been dissolved;...

What’s your H2O Solution? Tell CLWA and Win a Front-Yard Makeover

[CLWA] – What’s your H2O Solution? That’s what the Castaic Lake Water Agency is asking residents via a contest in which citizens of all ages can submit imaginative ways to use water efficiently and get a chance to win prizes including a front yard sustainability makeover worth up to $5,000,...

Thursday, Dec 8, 2011

Fitch has assigned an investment-grade AA- rating to a new $45.9 million letter of credit issued by Citibank to the Castaic Lake Water Agency. The 3-year letter of credit isn’t tied to any specific construction project; rather the money is available when the water agency needs it. Fitch also reaffirmed...

Thursday, Nov 24, 2011

Val Verde and Acton residents who get their drinking water from the public water supply will pay more in 2012 if the Board of Supervisors approves a staff recommendation Tuesday. Customers of L.A. County Waterworks District 36 in Val Verde will get hit with a 7.9 percent increase while Acton customers...

Friday, Sep 30, 2011

The Santa Clarita Valley’s water suppliers have been approved to receive more than $7 million from the California Department of Water Resources to help fund a local water recycling program, invasive species removal and other conservation projects. The Castaic Lake Water Agency made the announcement...

Thursday, Sep 15, 2011

The Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Santa Clarita retail division has refinanced its debt for capital projects at a favorable rate that will save customers money, the agency said Thursday. The Santa Clarita Water Division said it completed bond sales of $52.3 million at the low rate of 3.52 percent,...

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The Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County honored Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger by presenting her with the President's Award on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Barger Bestowed President’s Award by Peace Officers Association
College of the Canyons freshman Sahya Kitabatake was awarded Western State Conference Player of the Year honors as the Cougars Women's golf team played out its regular season schedule at the two-day conference championships held Oct. 27-28 at Marshall Canyon Golf Course in La Verne, Calif.
Kitabatake Crowned WSC Player of the Year, Canyons Advances
Dr. Dianne Van Hook, who served as Chancellor of College of the Canyons for more than 36 years, has filed wrongful termination and Department of Fair Employment and Housing claims against the Santa Clarita Community College District and its Board of Trustees.
Van Hook Files Wrongful Termination Claims
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Santa Clarita Valley invites all to join its holiday “YUM-raising” event with See’s irresistible candies.
American Cancer Society See’s Candies Fundraiser
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
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