A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Castaic Friday afternoon. Around 2:40 p.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision in the 28600 block of Old Springs Road in Castaic, said Kaitlyn Aldana, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was a traffic collision with a pedestrian involved,” ...

The Santa Clarita Education Foundation is hosting its annual Academy of the Stars to honor teachers from several school districts.  The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation along with the superintendents from Castaic, Newhall, Saugus, Sulphur Springs and the William S. Hart District invites the community to help honor the 2023 – 24 Teachers of the Year.  “In April, 1985, at ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...