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Castaic Lake Water Levels Nears Full Capacity (See Aerial Views)

Torrential rain and snow have dramatically filled Castaic Lake to near full capacity, according to officials. Castaic Lake water levels have risen to 96 percent of its total capacity, according to Maggie Macias, a spokesperson for the State Water Project.  “The lake levels are 1,509.83 (feet MSL) today,” said a Park official to a KHTS Reporter who visited the site. ...

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Santa Clarita: Three Best Nightlife Activities

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If you visit Santa Clarita to blend in and experience the strong sense of culture, you shouldn’t miss out on some of the town’s nighttime experiences – from street parties to intimate live music. If you want to take a break from loud music, relax, and connect with nature, then there are activities such as moonlight fishing and others. Santa ...

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Brush Fire Northeast Of Castaic Lake Prompts Response from Firefighters

A brush fire northeast of Castaic has prompted a response from firefighters Monday evening. The brush fire, dubbed the Rock Fire, was first reported around 9:45 p.m. on Lake Hughes Road northeast of Castaic Lake, said Jeremy Stafford, a dispatch supervisor for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. As of 10:25 p.m. the brush fire is at five acres, with ...

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Castaic Lake Water Level Lowers To 34 Percent Total Capacity

Castaic Lake’s water levels have lowered to 34 percent of its total capacity and are expected to get even lower as the summer goes on, according to state officials. As of Monday, Castaic Lake held only 34 percent of its total water capacity, and state officials expect to see that number dwindle even further as the long hot summer continues, ...

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Registration Opens For Junior Lake Lifeguard Program To Be Held At Castaic Lake Near Santa Clarita

The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation’s (L.A. County Parks) Junior Lake Lifeguard Program opens for registration on Saturday.  Serving as one of the most successful water safety training programs in Los Angeles, the popular co-ed program provides “a challenging and exciting open water environment for kids ages 9-17 who live many miles away from the coast to ...

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L.A. County Lake Lifeguard Test To Be Held In Castaic

Over the weekend, the Los Angeles County Lake Lifeguard test is scheduled to occur at Castaic Aquatic Center, allowing potential new lifeguard candidates to try out.  The L.A. County Lake Lifeguards are continuing it’s search for lifeguards for the 2022 season and is holding the lifeguard test on Sunday, Feb. 13 in Castaic. Applicants are required to fill out the ...

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Santa Clarita Asked To Reduce Outdoor Water Use Next Week During Castaic Lake Annual Maintenance

SCV Water is asking customers to limit their outdoor water use next week, January 3-12, in preparation for annual maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake. During the maintenance, the Santa Clarita Valley will rely exclusively on local groundwater sources and treated imported water stored at reservoirs throughout the Valley, SCV Water officials said. Ahead of the shutdown, SCV Water will ...

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Castaic Dam Tower Bridge Pier Reaches State Project Milestone

Seismic work at Castaic Dam’s tower access bridge has reached another milestone with the completion of work on three bridge piers, officials announced Monday. The work at the Los Angeles County facility is part of ongoing efforts by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to make the bridge stronger and reduce seismic risk at all State Water Project facilities, ...

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Invasive Mussels Discovered In Castaic Lake, Updated Protocols Enforced

Due to the recent discovery of an invasive mussel species in Castaic Lake, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has implemented updated boating protocols to prevent further population growth. Quagga mussels, an invasive species known for altering the food web by filtering water, removing plankton and clogging water-intake pipes, had been identified in Castaic Lake in August, prompting new ...

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Bryce Laspisa Remains Missing After Eight Years, Family Stays Hopeful He Will Be Found    

Missing person Bryce Laspisa was last seen eight years ago in Castaic, and his family remains hopeful that he will still be found.  Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigators and family members of Laspisa are still asking for the public’s help locating him.  In 2013, Laspisa was driving from Placer County to Orange County to see his parents, however, he ...

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