• The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed an Orange County Undersheriff John Scott as interim LA County Sheriff Tuesday afternoon. Scott will serve as a temporary replacement for Sheriff Lee Baca until the end of the year.

• Castaic Elementary parents and students organized the second fundraiser to collect money for their damaged music classroom, which was trashed during Winter break.

• Several free events happening at each of the Santa Clarita Public Library locations in the coming months are sure to attract more than just book lovers.

• Prayer Angels for the Military is hosting a special packing event at the Old Town Newhall Library on February 9 to benefit local troops serving overseas.

• Unseasonably warm weather continues in Santa Clarita, but cooler and possibly wetter weather is on the way.

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