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Highway 126 Water Main Break Prompts Partial Off-Ramp Closure
A water main break on a Highway 126 offramp in Castaic prompted the partial closure of the roadway by emergency responders Friday afternoon. Around 11:42 p.m., on Friday, first responders received reports of a water main break at the intersection of Commerce Center Drive and the westbound offramp of Highway 126, according to officials with ...
Caltrans 5 Freeway Closure Near Castaic To Continue
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to close the 5 freeway for construction. Caltrans announced that southbound Freeway 5 is scheduled to 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 overnight Monday, July 29 ...
Local officials react to Newsom order on homeless encampments
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows cities to enforce a ban on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order for how agencies should address them. The idea is to direct “state agencies to move urgently to address dangerous encampments while supporting and assisting the individuals living...
Public Health issues report on fentanyl deaths
Los Angeles County substance abuse experts reported encouraging data this week, indicating fentanyl-related deaths, which increased exponentially over a six-year span, might be approaching “a plateau,” according to an L.A. County Public Health report. Santa Clarita officials Tuesday reported a significant decline in fentanyl-overdose deaths locally. The city...
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
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. “Join us in one of the longest running annual celebrations during Val Verde’s 100th...
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages. This year, the City has already completed and started multiple Capital Improvement Projects located throughout Santa Clarita, each one adding to the reasons why we all love to live, work and play in this wonderful community. A capital project adds to the City’s infrastructure. Projects include building new facilities and playgrounds, as well as constructing curbs, gutters, sidewalks and public access ramps.
City confirms new outreach plan for substance abuse
City of Santa Clarita officials announced they will be taking a different approach toward informing parents about substance abuse this year in response to community feedback. After a sparsely attended parent symposium last fall, the city announced it is continuing its outreach with a different approach. “This year, based on...
Bob Kellar | Yes, I Love This City
I am proud to have served the city of Santa Clarita for more than two decades as a council member and four-time mayor. During this time, I worked closely with the city manager and staff throughout the organization. I can tell you without hesitation, our city employees are dedicated and committed to this city and all who live here. In their various roles and responsibilities they are proud to be part of this city’s team. Their high morale is reflected in the tremendous work they do, each and every year.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
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. The Sidewalk Poetry program began in 2019 and is a collaboration with the city’s Department of Public Works as part of a sidewalk rehabilitation program, with around 10 poems selected each year that are stamped on replacement sections of damaged sidewalks being repaired across the city.
Kampbell announces campaign for COC board
Michelle Kampbell has officially announced her candidacy for the Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, seeking to represent District 1, which includes Stevenson Ranch, Val Verde, Castaic and Newhall. The seat, currently vacant due to the resignation of former board member Chuck Lyon, is scheduled to be...
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting packet card is provided below. The Committee meetings...
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