A brush fire near Castaic Lake broke out Friday morning. Around 9:20 a.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a brush fire near Castaic Lake in Castaic, according  to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (10:15 am): Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Lake Hughes Road between Ridge Route Road and Lake Hills Community Church ...

KHTS is putting together a list of the 2024 Santa Clarita’s Halloween events to attend such as Damian’s ‘Not-So-Haunted House’ and the Haunted Hike at Castaic Lake.  Damian’s ‘Not-So-Haunted House’ is a walk-through experience that is zero percent scary but 100 percent Halloween and fun for the whole family, according to officials.  Guests can come see “Count Mickey,” “Madame Minnie,” ...

Eleven years after Bryce Laspisa’s crashed car was found at Castaic Lake, he is still nowhere to be found. “Eleven years ago, Aug. 30th 2013, Bryce went missing. Still no answers or closure,” read a statement from Laspisa’s family posted to the Find Bryce Laspisa Facebook page. “No confirmed sightings but we appreciate continued thoughts and prayers, keeping Bryce’s story ...

A person was transported to the hospital after a near-drowning at Castaic Lake Tuesday morning. Around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, first responders received reports of a person drowning at Castaic Lake in Castaic, said Luis Garcia, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. First responders were able to get the man out of the lower lagoon near the swim beach ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Friends of Castaic Lake is set to hold their 28th annual Winter Magic event, featuring a Lighted Boat Parade, next month. The event is set to be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at 3 p.m. at the lower level of Castaic Lake. Gathering together as a community to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with loved ones ...

The Upper Castaic Lake closed Monday due to ongoing health concerns about toxic blue-green algae, reported the Department of Water Resources (DWR). On Monday, the DWR  alerted the public to the closure of Castaic Upper Lake. An ongoing toxic blue-green algae bloom has forced parts of the lake to close since late September. A danger advisory was put in place ...

A 2022 study by SmartAsset, which examined the 200 largest cities in the U.S., ranked Santa Clarita as the ninth happiest city in the country. One reason for that was its high quality of life. Indeed, many experts agree that Santa Clarita is one of the top places in the nation for attaining a fulfilling quality of life. Let us ...

Though a danger advisory was issued for Castaic Lake by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) last month, drinking water for all SCV Water customers remains safe and meets high standards for quality. DWR issued an advisory on Sept. 26, to refrain from recreational activities in the lake due to the presence of blue-green algae at Castaic Lake, which, ...