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1978 - St. Francis Dam site becomes a State Landmark [story]
state landmark dedication


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Castaic Union School District Selects John Richard as Newest Board Member
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018

The Board of Trustees at Castaic Union School District voted Tuesday to select John Richard to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Area D Trustee Susan Christopher. “We are thrilled to welcome John Richard, who is a district parent of two students himself, to the Board of Trustees,” said...

Castaic School District Seeks New Board Member for Area D
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018

Susan Christopher has decided not to run for re-election for her seat in Area D of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees, so the board has put out a call for applicants to take her place. According to Education Code section 5326, if no one has been nominated for the office’s election...

Aug. 14: Castaic Schools to Host ‘Welcome Back’ Event
Monday, Jul 30, 2018

As the start of the new school year rolls in, the Castaic Union School District is providing its families an opportunity on Tuesday, Aug. 14 to learn how to engage with their children to help them be more successful. Author and speaker Tyler Durman will join the district’s “Welcome Back”...

Live Oak Elementary Appoints New Principal
Thursday, Mar 22, 2018

With the upcoming retirement of Cynthia Seamands, principal of Live Oak Elementary, there will be some administrative changes for the 2018-19 school year. Effective July 1, 2018, Stephanie Beach, principal of Castaic Elementary School, will assume the duties of principal of Live Oak Elementary School....

CUSD Board to Hold Audit Workshop
Thursday, Feb 8, 2018

Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP, Certified Public Accountants, will be conducting an audit workshop with the Castaic Union School District (CUSD) Board of Trustrees today at 4:45 p.m. CUSD is pleased that there were “no findings” indicated during its recent audit. The workshop is open...

Castaic Middle School Named a High-Performing ‘School to Watch’
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018

Castaic Middle School received its re-designation status as a “High Performing Middle School” among “Schools to Watch,” according to a news release Monday from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “These schools are outstanding examples of how educational innovations...

Local School Collecting Clothes, Toys for Creek Fire Victims
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

Castaic Elementary School is collecting gently used children’s clothing and toys for the victims of the Creek Fire in Sylmar. “We have had an overwhelming response of donations,” said Principal Stephanie Beach. “So much so, we’ve had to open up a second drop-off point at...

Sept. 5: Castaic Union School Board Special Meeting
Friday, Sep 1, 2017

The Castaic Union School District’s Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 5 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is a Governance Study Session and will take place in the Board Room at the CUSD office, 28131 Livingston Avenue, Valencia 91355. The agenda for the meeting is posted...

August 17: Castaic Schools Governing Board Special Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 16, 2017

The Castaic Union School District’s Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 17 at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the CUSD office, 28131 Livingston Avenue, Valencia 91355. The agenda for the meeting is posted in its entirety below.

UPDATE: No Gunfire at Active Shooter Drill at Castaic Middle School
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

FRIDAY UPDATE from Castaic Union School District officials: Please be advised that there will NOT be an active shooter drill involving firearms. Residents need not be concerned, as there will NOT be a “heavy police presence and loud noises” during the training. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s...

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1978 - St. Francis Dam site becomes a State Landmark [story]
state landmark dedication
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TMU Students Get Talking with Podcasting Course
While most teenagers are navigating their way through high school, 15-year-old actor Tate Birchmore is preparing to walk the California State University, Northridge commencement stage.
Teenage Rising Star Set to Graduate from CSUN
College of the Canyons wrapped the 2024 season by seeing three Cougars compete during day two action of the 3C2A Track & Field State Championships hosted by Saddleback College.
Cougars Conclude Track & Field Season at State Championship Meet
Whether you’re exploring the trails in our vast open spaces, enjoying time in any of our 38 parks or simply driving through the community, Santa Clarita stands out from the rest.
Ken Striplin | Nurturing Greenery, Cultivating Community
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, May 21, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
May 21: Saugus Union School District Regular Meeting
Twenty-one College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. 
COC Fire Technology Students Awarded Edison Scholarships
Hart High School is proud to announce Brad Meza as the new varsity head baseball coach for its program.
Brad Meza Named New Hart High Baseball Coach
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, along with the COC Foundation Board of Directors, will hold a joint business meeting Wednesday, May 22, beginning at 5 p.m.
May 22: COC Board, Foundation Joint Business Meeting
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. to discuss the process for its superintendent search.
Hart District Special Meeting to Discuss Superintendent Search Process
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of 10 productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 20 - Sunday, May 26.
Ten Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1946 - Cher, great-granddaughter of Placerita Canyon homesteader Frank Walker and onetime Placerita property owner, born in El Centro, Calif. [story]
Cher and grandma
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating missing person Arian Jaquez Otey.
LASD Seeks Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]
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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
KISS
College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
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