As the school year draws to a close, 10 students – from 8th grade through post-high school – have been selected to receive the Jene Fielder Trust Scholarship, awarded by the Castaic Union School District (CUSD). The scholarship was established by the late Jene Fielder, a longtime Castaic resident. CUSD board member David Huffaker, who presented the scholarships and helped ...

Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2023/24 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board Wednesday. The District Teacher of the Year is Casey Cuny, an English teacher at Valencia High School. The entire list of Hart School District Teachers of the Year honored Wednesday night were: Michael Koegle, Academy of the Canyons Kevin Fulleman, Arroyo ...

As far as she can remember, 18-year-old Azaliah Oduwole, from Santa Clarita, has always helped in every way she could and at every opportunity since she was little. Whether it’s handing fresh food from restaurants to the homeless along with her mother and sisters, volunteering with her older sister Zuriel Oduwole to teach underprivileged youths especially girls a basic film ...

A chance encounter in France with an American World War II veteran led to a special experience for the Valencia High School Choir this summer. Fifty Valencia High School choir students had the opportunity to visit France and sing at the Mont-Saint-Michel Cathedral in Normandy this summer. The highlight of the trip was singing at the Normandy American Cemetery Memorial, ...

Savannah Gatewood, a West Ranch senior Softball player is set to compete in Cuba with Empowering Leadership in Latina Athletes (ELLA) Sports Foundation’s USA Travel Team this summer. ELLA Sports Foundation, which seeks to develop strong Latina leaders that will positively impact their communities, is set to take their travel team to compete in Havana, Cuba, Aug. 1-6 at the ...

On Thursday, the Castaic Union School District announced Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s  Senior Water Treatment Operator has joined their school board.  Vincent Titiriga, the newest member of the Castaic Union School Board, is “committed to creating a climate that supports instructors, encourages academic advancement and ensures the success and welfare of all students,” said Castaic Union School District Officials. ...

Student athletes from track and field, swim, volleyball and baseball were recognized individually at the William S. Hart High School Union District meeting on Wednesday night.  Athletes from different high schools in the district were recognized for their achievements by the school board, surrounded by friends and families who cheered them on.  “It has been an exceptional year for the ...

The Saugus Union School District (SUSD) is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and service award.  The SUSD is seeking nominations for an award by this July to be given out during a Saugus Union School District Governing Board meeting for their leadership and service.  “Dr. Lucid established a tremendous legacy of leadership and service in SUSD,” ...

The SCV Education Foundation held their first “Sweet Side of Education Chocolate Walk” on Saturday, giving residents a chance to indulge in their favorite sweets.  On Main Street in Old Town Newhall chocolate lovers of all ages sampled a variety of treats at participating businesses.    Participants stopped at the Newhall Library to receive a pass that gives them a ...

The stadium filled with people Wednesday as the Saugus High School class of 2023 took their own seats. With over 500 graduates, no chair was left empty except for three, specially decorated to honor the students who should have been graduating that day.  Gracie Ann Muehlberger, Dominic Michael Blackwell and Isaac Boston should have been graduating along with their classmates ...