Read more about the article Where the SCV gathers to get outside
Michelle Chambers, 10, swings on the rings in the kids play area at Bridgeport Park in Valencia on Thursday. The city alone has 35 parks that residents can enjoy. Dan Watson/The Signal

Where the SCV gathers to get outside

There is something fundamentally healthy about being outdoors. For children, it can give them the freedom to run, jump and play. And while physical activities like these are good for…

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Read more about the article Heart-wrenching post about blue algae in ‘lake’ killing dog never happened here
FILE ART. A swimmer looks out over a serene Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon. The lake is part of the State Water Project that transports Northern California water to Southern California. August 14, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Heart-wrenching post about blue algae in ‘lake’ killing dog never happened here

After three weeks of Castaic Lake being shuttered in part due to the threat of blue algae, state officials lifted the “caution advisory” Tuesday. So when a closed social media…

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Read more about the article Car and bike show to benefit American Legion
Castaic Lake RV Park's Castaic Car & Bike Show. Courtesy of Bryan Rupp

Car and bike show to benefit American Legion

Castaic Lake RV Park is hosting its inaugural Castaic Car & Bike Show benefiting the American Legion Post No. 507 Saturday. This is their second car show of the year,…

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Read more about the article Algae bloom at Castaic Lake prompts caution advisory
FILE ART. A swimmer looks out over a serene Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon. The lake is part of the State Water Project that transports Northern California water to Southern California. August 14, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Algae bloom at Castaic Lake prompts caution advisory

State water officials issued a “caution advisory” Thursday warning visitors to Castaic Lake about a toxic algae bloom spotted in the upper lake. Local park officials, however, pointed out Thursday…

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Read more about the article Castaic Lake holds 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival
Local dragon boat team, The Lady Dragon Eyes, dragon boat in the foreground, heads back to shore after winning their race during the Second Annual Castaic Lake Dragon Boat Festival held at Castaic Lake in Castaic on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic Lake holds 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival

Castaic Lake held its 2nd annual Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, featuring dozens of teams from across southern California and Nevada. The boats that raced across Castaic Lake each had a…

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Read more about the article It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind

If you saw smoke or smelled smoke around the Santa Clarita Valley this past week and wondered why you saw no mention of a brush fire, it’s because firefighters jumped…

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Read more about the article Castaic hosts first-ever Gnome Festival and Dam Run
Jim D'Addario, right, raises the flag to start the Gnome Parade during the Castaic Lake Dam Run & Gnome Festival held at Castaic Lake in Castaic on Saturday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Castaic hosts first-ever Gnome Festival and Dam Run

In a day filled with runs, parades and food, the inaugural Gnome Festival and Dam Run saw hundreds of Santa Clarita residents and visitors in attendance. The day kicked off…

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Read more about the article Planning for a day at the lake
Dave Tye, left, celebrates his 58th birthday with his family at the picnic area at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area Lower Lake lagoon on October 03, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

Planning for a day at the lake

Residents longing for a beach experience without mixh if a road trip can make 15-minute drive to Castaic Lake, and find a treasure of activities that could make any day…

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Read more about the article SCV water users doing their part on World Water Day
FILE PHOTO. Kayakers find themselves alone in the wild expanse of Castaic Lake on Saturday. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

SCV water users doing their part on World Water Day

It was World Water Day Friday, and for local officials it was a day awash in good news about an abundance of water here and across the state, but also…

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Read more about the article Winter Magic shines multi-colored lights over Castaic Lake, families
Several boat owners decked their boats out in Christmas lights and decorations for the Castaic Lake Winter Magic and Lighted Boat Parade. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Winter Magic shines multi-colored lights over Castaic Lake, families

The sand beaches of Castaic Lake’s Paradise Cove were met with snow as children sled through the the 25th annual Winter Magic and Lighted Boat Parade, presented by the Friends of Castaic Lake and the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department, on Saturday.

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Read more about the article The SCV’s best picnic spots
Dave Tye, left, celebrates his 58th birthday with his family at the picnic area at Castaic Lake State Recreation Area Lower Lake lagoon on October 03, 2018. (Photo by Dan Watson)

The SCV’s best picnic spots

Summer may be synonymous with picnics, but I think fall is a much better time of year to dine al fresco — especially in the Santa Clarita Valley, where summer…

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Read more about the article Funding for California conservation, including in SCV, unknown until Sept. 30
Families participate in fishing activities by Castaic Lake. Courtesy photo

Funding for California conservation, including in SCV, unknown until Sept. 30

Areas in the Santa Clarita Valley, such as the Angeles National Forest and Castaic Lake, could get conservation money if federal funding is made available next month. The federal government’s…

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Read more about the article Friends of Castaic Lake’s ‘Friends’ enjoy ‘Pride in the Lake’
Families participate in fishing activities by Castaic Lake. Courtesy photo

Friends of Castaic Lake’s ‘Friends’ enjoy ‘Pride in the Lake’

With love for the environment and preserving beauty in mind, the lake’s “Friends” plan family-friendly events in L.A. County’s largest regional park, Castaic Lake, members said Tuesday.

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Read more about the article Unconscious girl rescued from Castaic Lake by lifeguards
Signal File photo. Castaic Lake in January 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Unconscious girl rescued from Castaic Lake by lifeguards

An 11-year-old girl, reportedly unconscious, was pulled from Castaic Lake by lifeguards and taken to the boat ramp where they were met by paramedics Friday morning. Paramedics with the Los…

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Read more about the article Two sick kids flown to hospital from Castaic Lake, water not the cause
Firefighters carry two children to a Sikorsky S-70 helicopter near Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon on Thursday, June 28, 2018 after one of the children experienced a medical emergency near the lake's campgrounds. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

Two sick kids flown to hospital from Castaic Lake, water not the cause

Two sick children, including one described as nauseous and vomiting, were airlifted from Castaic Lake to a hospital Thursday morning. Shortly after 10 a.m., paramedics with the Los Angeles County…

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Read more about the article Hundreds rush to Castaic for 22nd annual Dam Run
Runners ready themselves for the annual Castaic Dam 5K at Castaic Lake Sunday morning. Georgia Rios/The Signal.

Hundreds rush to Castaic for 22nd annual Dam Run

Runners from all over the Santa Clarita Valley came out early Sunday morning to race and exercise in the Annual Dam Run at Castaic Lake.

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Read more about the article Holi festival brings cultural celebration to Castaic Lake
Commuity members celebrate the spring holiday, Holi, at Castaic Lake. Georgia Rios/The Signal

Holi festival brings cultural celebration to Castaic Lake

Children ran, throwing vibrant red, purple and yellow powders onto one another as parents danced to music and took pictures during the Holi celebration held at Castaic Lake. Going onto…

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