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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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CUSD Announces New Principal at Castaic Elementary
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2016

Stephanie Beach The Board of Trustees of the Castaic Union School District and Superintendent Steve Doyle announced Stephanie Beach will be the new principal at Castaic Elementary School. This decision was made following the announcement that Denise Davis would be leaving Castaic Elementary School at...

Community Input Wanted for Castaic Superintendent Selection
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2015

The Castaic Union School District governing board has begun the process to select a new district superintendent and are seeking community input in making the decision. Community input about the preferred characteristics to be used in recruiting and selecting this person is desired. The Trustees are...

New Culinary Arts Program Teaches Life Skills to Castaic Middle Schoolers
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

The Culinary Arts Program at Castaic Middle School is giving its students a commanding lead in the culinary arts direction, following Julia Child’s famous saying, “People who love to eat are always the best people,” with a twist of showing what to eat and how to cook. In the Culinary Arts Program,...

Got a Stake in the Castaic School District? Attend Wednesday’s Meeting
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

The Castaic Union School District is inviting the Santa Clarita Valley to participate in a new District Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The school district’s first such meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. in the district office board room. Feel free to attend for further information;...

Sept. 29: Blood Drive at Northlake Hills School in Castaic
Friday, Sep 25, 2015

The Northlake Hills Elementary School PTA will hold its annual blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. at their school in Castaic. In support of the American Red Cross, the school community hopes to reach its goal of receiving 200 pints of blood. All parents, teachers and community...

Culinary Arts, Sports Medicine Programs Coming to Castaic District
Thursday, Sep 24, 2015

The Castaic Union School District is gearing up to roll out new programs and special events. Castaic Middle School will be getting a Sports Medicine and a Culinary Arts program in the future. The Sports Medicine program is unique to the school districts locally, said Charmin Ortega, executive assistant...

Nov. 3 School, Water Board Races Set
Thursday, Aug 13, 2015

The final deadline to file for office in the Nov. 3 school and water board elections came and went Wednesday, and the results are in. This is the first year that the William S. Hart Union High School District will be holding separate elections in geographical voting areas. Both Gloria Mercado-Fortine...

Castaic, Saugus Schools Getting Money for Arts
Thursday, Aug 6, 2015

ARTS FOR ALL 2015-16 ADVANCEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS Castaic Union School District: $16,400 to support the expansion of the elementary music program, to grow student attendance at performances and to partner with the Kennedy Center for teacher professional development. Saugus Union School District: $20,200...

Gibson of Castaic School District Steps Aside Monday
Monday, Aug 3, 2015

[KHTS] – Castaic Union School District’s longest serving K-12 superintendent, Jim Gibson, will serve his final day Monday. Gibson was placed on paid non-disciplinary administrative leave on May 4 by the Castaic Union School District’s Board of Trustees. In a statement following the announcement...

Castaic Teacher Formally Charged with Molestation
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

Note: Levine entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday.   [District Attorney] – A Castaic Elementary School teacher accused of inappropriately touching young female students is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Joshua Mark Levine...

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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
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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