CSUN Students Reflect on Their Academic Journey Through College (Part 2) It’s easy to tell someone to follow their dreams. But the path is not always straight forward. Sometimes life happens. Caltrans Announces Long Term Closure of Tejon Pass Rest Areas During Upgrade Project The Department of Transportation, in cooperation with TSI Engineering Inc., announces the closure of the Interstate 5 Tejon Pass rest areas in Kern County for a construction project to upgrade the water and wastewater facilities at both rest areas. CSUN Students Reflect on Their Academic Journey Through College (Part 1) It’s easy to tell someone to follow their dreams. But the path is not always straight forward. Sometimes life happens. WalletHub: Santa Clarita Ranks First among the Cities with the Largest Debt Decreases With U.S. household debt reaching approximately $18.79 trillion, personal finance company WalletHub has released its report on the Cities Paying Off the Most Household Debt, based on newly released data from the Federal Reserve. SCV Water Adopts Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan During its May 12, 2026, special meeting, the SCV Water Board of Directors adopted a Water Use Efficiency Strategic Plan, a foundational planning document that establishes a comprehensive, long-term water conservation strategy for the Santa Clarita Valley. State Superintendent Announces Personal Finance Education Rollout is Ahead of Schedule to Serve California Students State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Next Gen Personal Finance Co-Founder Tim Ranzetta, and other educators and advocates today to highlight California’s progress implementing Assembly Bill 2927, the landmark law requiring all California public high schools to offer a standalone personal finance course by the 2027-28 school year. SCV Water Awarded Two Best-in-Show Honors For Communications Initiatives in 2025 SCV Water’s Communications team received its first “Best-in-Show” award of the afternoon from CAPIO in San Diego. May 14: Castaic Union School District Governing Board Regular Meeting The Governing Board of Trustees of the Castaic Union School District will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Today in SCV History (May 13) 1825 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall born in Saugus, Mass. [read/watch]

Whitesides Introduces Bill to Restore Funding for Law Enforcement Hiring On Tuesday, May 12, during National Police Week, Rep. George Whitesides (D-Agua Dulce) introduced new legislation to restore federal funding for law enforcement hiring grants to their original level, fully funding the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services program that has hired thousands of officers across the country. July 18: Battle of the Bands Summer Music Classic, Sign Ups Now Open SCV BandCast has announced the 2026 SCV Battle of the Bands Summer Music Classic will be held July 18 at Route 66 Classic Grill on Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. May 23: Cali Splash Park Returns for 2026 Summer Season at Castaic Lake Cali Splash Park in Castaic, the largest inflatable aqua park in Southern California, is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, May 23. May 13: COC Board to Receive Overview of Commercial Music Program The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m. with the open public session to follow. June 20: Summer Breeze Music Festival Get ready to jam under the setting sun, at the Summer Breeze Music Festival with good vibes, great tunes and unforgettable memories on Saturday, June 20, 5-9 p.m. at California Institute of the Arts. May 16: WiSH Upon a Car Showcase Fundraiser Benefits Students The WiSH Upon a Car Showcase will be held on Saturday, May 16, 6-9 p.m. in the Citrus Street parking lot at Valencia Town Center. Cougars Sit Third, Nilson Tied for Lead After Opening Round at Championships College of the Canyons men's golf finished its opening round at the 3C2A State Championship tournament on Sunday, May 10 in third place, six shots back of leader College of the Desert, with sophomore Anthony Nilson sharing the individual tourney lead at SilverRock Resort. Rhodes, Fulling Win Regional Titles, Seven Cougars to State College of the Canyons sophomores Hazel Rhodes and Monique Fulling both won regional titles at the 3C2A Southern California Regional Championship track meet, with the Cougars also featuring a pair of runner-up finishers on the men's side, while seeing a combined seven student-athletes qualify to compete at the upcoming state championship meet. No. 16 Canyons Ends Season in SuperRegional Loss at No. 10 Saddleback No. 16 College of the Canyons softball had its season come to an end in the 3C2A Southern California SuperRegional after suffering a pair of losses to No. 10 Saddleback College on May 8 and 9. Mustang Men Tuned up for Track Nationals at APU The Master's University men's track team sent its NAIA Nationals qualifiers to race in the elite APU Franson Last Chance meet May 8 and 9 in Azusa. TMU’s Lovett Snags Nationals Standard at Last Chance Meet The Master's University women's track and field team sent a select few athletes to compete at the Franson Last Chance meet Azusa on May 8 and 9. Alyssa Lovett, who entered the meet with no NAIA National qualifying standard, notched a 37:05.55 time in the 10000m. Today in SCV History (May 12) 1958 - Juvenile probation Camp Joseph Scott opens at site of former New Era School in Bouquet Canyon [story]

Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Protect SCV from Mining Impacts Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has introduced the Containing Effects of Mining Extraction (CEMEx) Act, which would address the potential harms caused by large-scale mining operations near populated areas. May 17: Santa Clarita McDonalds Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting Celebration The Santa Clarita community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of a new McDonalds restaurant at 27761 Valley Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Sunday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m. CDPH Confirms Four Californians Being Monitored for Cruise Ship Hantavirus Exposure The California Department of Public Health continues to coordinate with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials to monitor four Californians exposed to the outbreak of Andes hantavirus that occurred aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius.

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