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Newhall Ranch could need up to seven new schools
The proposed Newhall Ranch development near Highway 126 could require the construction of up to seven new schools to meet the needs of the 21,000-home mixed-use community.

	Drought takes toll on lake The statewide drought is prompting the Metropolitan Water District to siphon water from Castaic Lake into its water service system, which may make it harder to enjoy boating there this summer, a lake official said.
	Small fish causes big problems in the delta A small fish native to the Sacramento Delta is causing water restrictions and driving state water-project officials crazy.
	City boundaries unclear Castaic resident Joyce Sipotz knows she lives in the Santa Clarita Valley. But does she live in the city of Santa Clarita? She couldn’t say.
	Schools bolster SCV economy As the economy slumps and unemployment rises in California, much of the Santa Clarita Valley's economic strength stems from its schools and colleges.