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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]

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Oct. 3: SCV Water’s Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Sep 25, 2018

A special meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering & Operations Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the Training Room, at Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350. Among the topics to be discussed...

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CLWA, NCWD Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Thursday, Sep 6, 2018

Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) and Newhall County Water District (NCWD), now both part of SCV Water, received Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for their FY 2016/17 Comprehensive Annual...

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Sept. 6: SCV Water Agency’s Engineering & Operations Committee Meeting

Thursday, Aug 30, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering & Operations Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room at the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350. To view the...

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Whittaker Corp. Sued by SCV Water for Costs of Toxic Cleanup

Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

SCV Water has filed a lawsuit against the Whittaker Corporation, seeking remediation and cost recovery for the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and further remediation of perchlorate contamination from the Santa Clarita Valley ground water basin. The suit was filed in the United States District...

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May 3: SCV Water’s Engineering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering Committee will be holding a meeting, Thursday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350 in the Training Room. To view the agenda online,...

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May 15: VIA Luncheon to Highlight SCV Water Agency

Launched Jan. 1, 2018, California’s newest water agency, SCV Water, is already making progress on commitments of enhanced efficiencies and financial savings. Join Valley Industry Association on May 15 to hear more about how SCV Water got here, and where they are going in regional water management. Speakers: Matt...

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April 19: SCV Water’s Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting

Thursday, Apr 12, 2018

The Santa Clarita Water Agency’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee Meeting is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Training Room of the Santa Clarita Water Division, will at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 in the Training Room. To...

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April 12: SCV Water Agency’s Finance, Operations Committee Meeting

Thursday, Apr 5, 2018

The Finance and Operations Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room at the Santa Clarita Water Division, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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April 11: Water Resources, Watershed Committee Meeting

The Water Resources and Watershed Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Training Room of the Santa Clarita Water Division, located at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350. To view the agenda online, click [here].

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April 5: SCV Water Agency Engineering Committee Meeting

Thursday, Mar 29, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its Engineering Committee meeting on Thursday, April 5, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room of the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant, located at 27234 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350. To view the agenda online, click [

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BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.	Kathryn Barger \| 2025 Year in Review At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.	Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.	City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.	CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.	Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 27) 1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]	Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.	Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting 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.	CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026 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.	Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.	Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches 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.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 26) 1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]	SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road 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.	Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.	NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders 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.	CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation 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.	Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding 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.	Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 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]	DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm 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.