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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Castaic Student Art Exhibit at Old Town Newhall Library
Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition,” on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch. This exhibition showcases 90 playful winter and autumn-themed artworks inspired by the seven elements...

July 10: Special Meeting of Castaic School Board
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 10, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, Ca 91355. This Special Board Meeting is required because the Division of the State Architect which provides...

Route Fire Update: Evacuations Lifted, 7 Firefighters Injured
Friday, Sep 2, 2022

Courtesy of The Signal The Route Fire in Castaic had burned through 5,208 acres and was 27% contained as of Thursday evening, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Two structures have been destroyed, 550 structures have been threatened and seven firefighters have been injured. However,...

Northlake Hills Elementary to Remain Closed Friday for Fire Restoration
Thursday, Sep 1, 2022

Northlake Hills Elementary School in Castaic was closed Thursday due to the Route Fire. While the exterior was not damaged, the strong smell of smoke has prompted officials to keep the school closed Friday for fire restoration. Steve Doyle, superintendent of the Castaic Union School District, released...

Castaic Union School District Welcomes New Northlake Hills Principal
Friday, May 28, 2021

Lisa Loscos was appointed as the new Northlake Hills Elementary School principal on May 27, 2021 after a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees at Castaic Union School District.The Board of Trustees at Castaic Union School District unanimously approved the appointment of its new principal, Lisa...

Korean Classical Music & Dance Company Comes to Northlake Hills Elementary
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019

Castaic Union School District and The Music Center announced Tuesday the upcoming Korean Classical Music & Dance Company performance at Northlake Hills Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 8:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. As part of the school’s continuing efforts to enrich its curriculum and its students’...

Northlake Hills Elementary Begins Annual CHP Student Valet Training
Thursday, Sep 5, 2019

On Tuesday, students at Northlake Hills Elementary School in Castaic began their annual Student Valet training with the California Highway Patrol. Castaic Union School District believes that the Student Valet Drop-off Program helps create a safe environment for dropping off students, develops leadership...

Northlake Hills Teacher Named Castaic Union’s Teacher of the Year
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019

Castaic Union School District is proud to announce the recipients of the Castaic Schools Teacher of the Year Award. Neil Schneider, a 6th-grade teacher from Northlake Hills Elementary School, was selected as the 2018-2019 Castaic Union School District Teacher of the Year. “Mr. Schneider is a tremendous...

Castaic School District Names Fiss, Price as New Principals
Friday, Jun 8, 2018

The Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointments of Vivian Fiss as the new principal at Northlake Hills Elementary School and Nicole Price as the new assistant principal at Castaic Middle School. The appointments were made during Thursday’s board meeting. “We...

Northlake’s Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin a 2018 California Teacher of the Year
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2017

Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin, a first- and second-grade multi-subject teacher at Northlake Hills Elementary School in the Castaic Union School District, is one of five extraordinary educators named a 2018 California Teacher of the Year Wednesday by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “Erin...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
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