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Students Show Off Science, Technology Skills at Annual STEAM Expo
Thursday, Apr 21, 2016

Robots, computers and gadgets brought over 150 students to Mitchell Community Elementary School Wednesday night for the Sulphur Springs Union School District’s annual STEAM Expo. “We want to get our children engaged and loving science,” said Catherine Kawaguchi, superintendent for the...

$11 Mil. Bond Issuance for Sulphur Springs
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled Tuesday to take the steps necessary to effect an $11 million bond issuance for the Sulphur Springs Union School District. The issuance is part of the $72 million Measure CK bond, approved by Sulphur Springs voters in June 2012. The Sulphur Springs School Board authorized...

Sulphur Springs Board Authorizes Teacher Layoffs
Monday, Mar 16, 2015

Sulphur Springs School District Governing Board members approved layoff notices for 21 employees at their meeting last week. Layoff notices will be sent to three assistant principals, nine K-6 classroom teachers, eight K-6 teachers who are not assigned to classrooms and one instructional technology teacher,...

Supes OK Funds to Bridge Sulphur Springs Cash-flow Gap
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved funds Tuesday for the Sulphur Springs Union School District. School district officials requested the supervisors approve tax and revenue anticipation notes for $2.4 million, according to the Board of Supervisors agenda item. Under Government Code Section...

Oct. 15: Next Public Input Meeting on Sulphur Springs Electoral Districts
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2014

[KHTS] – Sulphur Springs School District officials are continuing to gather voter input on possible electoral districts as part of their settlement of a California Voting Rights Act lawsuit. After the elementary school district settled a lawsuit alleging the district’s at-large elections violated...

School Agency Puts Out a Call for Special-Needs Students
Monday, Jul 21, 2014

The Santa Clarita Valley SELPA actively encourages parents or community members who know of a child (birth to age 22) who may have special needs to contact their local school district office. The Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is a consortium of 5 school districts: Castaic,...

Sulphur Springs Schools Chief Announces Retirement
Thursday, Jun 5, 2014

[KHTS] – A fixture in the Santa Clarita Valley’s educational scene, Sulphur Springs School District Superintendent Robert Nolet recently advised the school board of his plans to retire. The resignation is to take effect Jan. 1, and his last official day will come at the end of this calendar...

Supes OK Bond Issuance to Upgrade Sulphur Schools
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014

[KHTS] – At its Tuesday meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the issuance of bonds under an authorization by voters in the Sulphur Springs Union School District. The $3 million bond is part of Measure CK, which was passed by Sulphur Springs District voters in June 2012. It’s...

Sulphur Springs Moving to District Elections to Settle Suit
Thursday, Mar 13, 2014

[KHTS] – Sulphur Springs Union School District officials agreed Wednesday to settle a lawsuit alleging a California Voting Rights Act violation with a remedy that includes districts, officials said after an hourlong closed session discussion during their governing board meeting. The Santa Clarita...

School Districts Prepare for a ‘Smarter’ Kind of Testing
Saturday, Feb 22, 2014

[KHTS] – The face of standardized testing is changing in California, in an effort help students better prepare for higher education and careers in the 21st Century. Starting in March, the state Department of Education will launch field tests for the Smarter Balanced Assessment, computer-based tests...

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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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