🌱 How did Castaic’s Coyotes turn their season around Friday night?
Castaic, California Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Castaic! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Castaic’s Coyotes turn their season around Friday night?
- Felony DUI arrest after rollover crash just north of Castaic.
- Former CHP officer from Castaic sentenced over threats and weapons.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 104 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, temps: high: 103, low: 71.
- Monday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Castaic football gives all-around effort in win over Canyon (signalscv.com) — Castaic High’s Coyotes snapped a three-game skid with a dominant 42-7 win over Canyon, powered by a record 97-yard touchdown run and a stingy defense. The victory, played just down the road, also saw key contributions from several Castaic standouts and raised questions about quarterback Cody King’s shoulder injury heading into next week’s matchup. 
• Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested For DUI After Crash Sends Multiple People To Hospital North Of Castaic (hometownstation.com) — A multi-vehicle rollover crash on the northbound 5 Freeway just north of Castaic sent four people to the hospital and led to a felony DUI arrest, according to CHP. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for Castaic drivers who regularly use this busy stretch between town and Gorman.
• Former officer gets 180 days for criminal threats (signalscv.com) — A Castaic resident and former CHP officer was sentenced to 180 days in L.A. County jail and a suspended four-year term after pleading no contest to criminal threats and multiple illegal weapons charges. Local readers should note the case’s connection to Castaic, the relinquishment of more than a dozen firearms, and the strict probation and treatment conditions imposed.
📸 Around Castaic
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Frosh & JV (G) - Volleyball vs. Canyon
Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic
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V (G) - Volleyball vs. Canyon
Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic
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XC -Twilight Invitational
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Frosh & JV (G) - Volleyball @ Valencia
Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia
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(G) Flag Football vs Kennedy
Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic
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V (G) - Volleyball @ Valencia
Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia
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(Frosh) Football vs Golden Valley
Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia
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(V) Football vs Golden Valley
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Frosh & JV (G) - Volleyball vs. Canyon
Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic
4:00 pm -
V (G) - Volleyball vs. Canyon
Castaic High School, 31575 Valley Creek Rd, Castaic
5:00 pm -
XC -Twilight Invitational
Lake Casitas , California 93001, USA
5:00 pm -
Frosh & JV (G) - Volleyball @ Valencia
Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Dr, Valencia
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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🗞 Nearby News
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