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Cal Lutheran Instructor Picked to Fill Winkler Seat
Saturday, Jul 19, 2014

[KHTS] – Saugus School Board members picked David Powell from a field of 16 applicants to fill a vacant board seat Friday. Powell replaces Stephen Winkler, who was booted from the board because he didn’t live in the district. There were sixteen 12-minute candidate interviews in which the...

Saugus Board to Fill Winkler Seat Friday; 16 Apply
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014

[KHTS] – Saugus Union School District officials have a list of 16 candidates to fill a vacancy on the governing board. The four remaining board members will be making their decision Friday after interviewing all of the candidates who applied to fill the seat formerly held by Stephen Winkler, who...

Actually Live in Saugus School District? Apply for Board Seat
Sunday, Jun 29, 2014

On June 23, the Superior Court of California approved a judgment in quo warranto proceedings against Stephen Winkler, excluding Mr. Winkler from office. The Governing Board has determined, pursuant to Education Code Section 5091, to fill the vacancy by appointment. The Board invites the application of...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014

Saugus Union School District officials have finally gotten the judgement they were looking for, Stephen Winkler has been removed from the school board. The long-anticipated report regarding the cause of the Powerhouse Fire has been announced. A bomb scare Monday night left the Whole Foods parking lot...

Court Upholds Ouster of Winkler from Saugus School Board

The Saugus Union School District issued the following statement Tuesday: The Saugus Union School District received notification on Monday, June 23, 2014 that a default judgment was signed and issued by the Superior Court of the State of California, and the quo warranto procedure against Stephen Winkler...

Winkler Vows to Fight Ouster from School Board
Thursday, Mar 20, 2014

[KHTS] – While Saugus Union School District officials have filed a lawsuit seeking to legally remove board member Stephen Winkler from office, he indicated plans to fight the suit Wednesday. “We filed the quo warranto lawsuit in late February, we are waiting for a response and that’s all we...

Saugus Can Proceed with Winkler Expulsion Process
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2014

During a June 18 meeting, Winkler offers up a driver’s license as evidence of his residency in the district. [KHTS] – Saugus Union School District officials have been OK’d to take the next step in the lengthy legal process for removing an elected official from office, officials said...

Attorney General’s Findings in the Winkler Matter (Full Text)

Kamala Harris OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of California   KAMALA D. HARRIS Attorney General OPINION : No. 13-902 of February 11, 2014   KAMALA D. HARRIS : Attorney General MARC J. NOLAN : Deputy Attorney General   Proposed relator SAUGUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT has requested leave...

Saugus School Officials Still Awaiting Word on Winkler Ouster
Monday, Feb 10, 2014

More than three months after school officials sought permission to remove a school board member from office – and eight months after they did so – they’re still awaiting word from Attorney General Kamala Harris’ office on how to proceed. Saugus Union School District governing board members...

Attorney General Ruling on Winkler Ouster 4-6 Weeks Away
Friday, Nov 8, 2013

“I am not a Nazi,” Winkler told a packed house at a Saugus School Board meeting. (SCVTV) [KHTS] – An official with the state Attorney General’s Office gave an estimate Thursday for the conclusion of the Saugus Union School District governing board’s effort to remove a member...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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