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Hart District Announces New Principal, Assistant Principal
Friday, Aug 22, 2025

The Hart District has announced the appointment of Brian Necessary as the new principal at Arroyo Seco Junior High School and Christopher Printz as a new assistant principal at Golden Valley High School. Necessary brings a wealth of experience and a strong background in education to the role, with a...

Ben Wobrock Named Principal of Castaic High School
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Ben Wobrock as the new Principal of Castaic High School. Mr. Wobrock officially began his new position on Thursday, Feb. 20. Wobrock began his career in education as a math teacher in the Hart District...

Castaic Union School District Announces New Live Oak Elementary Principal
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2023

The Castaic Union School District has announced the appointment of Antonio Sanchez as the new Principal of Live Oak Elementary School. With a deep passion for education and a wealth of experience, Sanchez is eager to lead the Live Oak community into a new school year filled with growth and success. Born...

Hart District Announces Appointment Of New Principal, Assistant Principal
Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Brenda Bennett as the new principal of Rio Norte Junior High School and Rich Gutierrez as a new assistant principal at Hart High School. Brenda Bennett began her career in education in 1996 as a middle school history...

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...

Hart District Appoints Founding Principal of Castaic High School
Thursday, Mar 29, 2018

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board voted unanimously Wednesday night to name Melanie Hagman as the founding principal of Castaic High School. The appointment becomes effective July 1, 2018. Castaic High School is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2019 for 9th graders only. Ms....

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....

Keyne Named New Principal of Arroyo Seco Junior High School
Friday, May 19, 2017

Andy Keyne Canyon High School assistant principal Dr. Andy Keyne has been named the new principal of Arroyo Seco Junior High School. Keyne will take over for Rhondi Durand who is retiring after leading the school for 14 years. “I am honored and excited to be rejoining the wonderful Seco community as...

Vince Ferry Named New Principal of Saugus High School
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Vince Ferry Rio Norte Junior High School principal Vince Ferry has been named the new principal of Saugus High School. Ferry will take over for Bill Bolde who is retiring after leading the school for 14 years. “I am very excited to join the Centurion family,” Mr. Ferry said. “I look forward...

Saugus High School Principal to Step Down
Thursday, Mar 30, 2017

Bill Bolde, Principal, Saugus High School After more than 30 years with the Hart district as a coach, teacher and eventually principal at Saugus High, Bill Bolde is stepping down, he announced Thursday. In a bit of irony, he noted while he perhaps was closer to his daughter than ever before in physical...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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
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