🌱 How a gas explosion suddenly shut down the 5 through Castaic
Coffee in hand, Castaic? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a gas explosion suddenly shut down the 5 through Castaic
- Why deputies say a Castaic teen’s arrest is a warning to parents
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Windy with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Very windy; sunny, temps: high: 60, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gas line explosion in Castaic prompts 5 Freeway closure, shelter-in-place order (macon.com) — A gas line explosion in Castaic forced an indefinite closure of the 5 Freeway and a shelter-in-place order covering much of the community, though no injuries were reported. Residents were urged to seal homes and shut off HVAC systems while firefighters, hazmat crews, and the gas company contained residual leaks near Ridge Route Road by Northlake Hills Elementary School. 
• Castaic Teen Apprehended for Suspected Fentanyl Sales, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Vows Zero Tolerance (hoodline.com) — A 17-year-old from Castaic was detained after deputies say they found a sizable amount of suspected fentanyl on him near a liquor store on Castaic Road. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials say they’re pursuing felony charges and stressing a zero-tolerance stance, working with school resource officers to curb suspected drug activity affecting local high school students.
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Smarty Pants Storytime
Castaic Library, 27971 Sloan Canyon Rd, Castaic
10:30 am
Tuesday December 30
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Computer Classes
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
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Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gentle Yoga @The Clubhouse
Agua Dulce Women's Club , 33201 Agua Dulce Canyon Rd , Agua Dulce
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Sunday Jazz Champagne Brunch
Bloom Ranch of Acton , 31880 Aliso Canyon Rd , Acton
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Circus Caballero
Simi Valley Town Center , 1555 Simi Town Center Way , Simi Valley
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Global Bites: A Monthly Culinary Passport Tasting Experience
Sherman Oaks Galleria , 15301 Ventura Blvd , Sherman Oaks
12:00 pm -
Catching Snowflakes (6+)
Painting with a Twist , 24201 Valencia Blvd Space #3422 , Valencia
12:00 pm -
BRANDON FIELDS
The Baked Potato , 3787 Cahuenga Blvd , Studio City
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Teen Nintendo Tourney
Fillmore Library , 502 2nd St , Fillmore
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Piru Storytime
Piru Library , 3811 Center St , Piru
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Smarty Pants Storytime
Acton Agua Dulce Library , 33792 Crown Valley Rd , Acton
10:30 am
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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This dog has come to my property a couple of times now. Anyone know who his owners are? It was pouring rain last night and he was crying at my door… (Nextdoor Val Verde) - Report of police activity in Los Angeles, California.
10:26PM on Dec 26: Nextdoor user reports police activity, ambulances, and police helicopter near Saticoy St. and Vineland Ave. at 10:10 PM on Friday,… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News
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Santa Clarita
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- Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home (scvnews.com)
- Rooted in Pride: The Gardener Who Grows Community Gerry De La Rosa (santaclaritamagazine.com)
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