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Two Overdose In Castaic Parking Lot

Two people were found unconscious due to a suspected overdose in Castaic parking lot Sunday night. About 9 p.m. Sunday, two people were found unconscious due to a suspected overdose in a Walgreens parking lot on 27900 Sloan Canyon Road in Castaic, according to Supervisor Melanie Flores, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “Two people were transported,” Flores ...

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EPA Meeting Regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill Ends With Upset Residents

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met Thursday evening to inform Castaic residents about the actions being taken to address the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. During the meeting, a panel of people represented multiple agencies such as the EPA, South Coast AQMD, L.A. County Public Health, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Regional Water Board and Cal EPA. Throughout their presentation, ...

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Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Overturns In Castaic

Rollover two- car crash at an intersection. A red sedan is on its roof. "crash" overlaid in white capital letters with the KHTS and OPO logo

Two patients were hospitalized after a vehicle overturned in Castaic Thursday evening. Around 10:35 p.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on The Old Road near Church Street in Castaic, said Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “One vehicle overturned, and there were two patients,” Aldana said. Both patients were transported to the ...

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Dragon Boat Racing Hosting Annual EggStravaganza

Team Dragon Eyes (TDE) is scheduled to host its annual EggStravaganza this month in Castaic.  Team Dragon Eyes (TDE), a local dragon boat team with nearly a decade of history, announced the 7th Annual Dragon Boat Easter EggStravaganza and BBQ.  The Dragon Boat Easter EggStravaganza is not only a way to welcome new paddlers to our team but also a ...

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Castaic Middle School Recognized As 2024 School To Watch

Castaic Middle School (CMS) has recently been recognized as the 2024 School to Watch due to its hard work and dedication to the school community.  CMS has once again been honored with the prestigious designation of a 2024 School to Watch by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, in collaboration with the California League of Schools, California Department ...

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Intoxicated Transient Arrested For Resisting, Assaulting Deputy At Castaic McDonald’s 

crime arrest -- two Sheriff vehicles driving to the left. Overlaid "Crime" written in white capital letters with a KHTS Logo

An intoxicated Castaic transient was arrested Saturday after he allegedly assaulted a deputy at McDonald’s. Around 1 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to the McDonald’s on the 27700 block of Lake Hughes Road in Castaic regarding a business disturbance, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “It was reported that a male adult wearing a blue ...

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No Jailbreak Confirmed After Man Seen Walking On Freeway In Yellow Jumpsuit

LACoFD responds to reported stabbing at Pitchess Detention Center

Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station confirmed there is no jail break from Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic Friday morning. A man wearing a yellow jumpsuit was seen walking on the 5 Freeway in Castaic, Sheriff’s officials said in a social media post. “No inmates have escaped, and all inmates are accounted for at Pitchess Detention Center,” Sheriff’s ...

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Former Castaic Employee Arrested For Fraudulently Spending Funds

crime arrest -- two Sheriff vehicles driving to the left. Overlaid "Crime" written in white capital letters with a KHTS Logo

A 45-year-old Val Verde woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly fraudulently spent $50,000 from a business she was fired from in early 2023. On April 10, 2023, deputies responded to the 31400 block of Ridge Route Road in Castaic regarding a suspected case of fraud, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was ...

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Castaic, Pyramid Lakes Release Water Due To Winter Operations Plan

The Castaic Creek is full due to the recent storms and Castaic and Pyramid Lakes releasing water, but why?      The Department of Water Resources is operating their Winter Operations Plan whereby they reduce storage in both Pyramid and Castaic Lakes between Jan. 1 and can be as early as Dec. 15 until the end Feb. but can also be as ...

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Man Stuck 20 Feet High After Cherry Picker Battery Dies

A man was rescued by the help of an aerial ladder from a fire truck after he became stuck in a cherry picker Tuesday evening in Castaic.  Around 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters received reports of a person trapped behind the Pilot Gas Station in the 31600 block of Castaic Road in Castaic, said Esteban Benitez, spokesperson for the Los Angeles ...

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