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conv~nient reference. This also applies to the SulDhur

Springe Union which was effected. in 194-5 bettveen the Mint

Ca.nyon School and th~ Suluhur Springs School.

Climatic conditions. The Little Santa Clara Vall~y

he.s a climate typical of the inland valleys of Southern

California. It is 11 ttle s.ff~ct~d by the clime.tic condi-

tions of the lower valley in Ventura County. The area
is hot and dry in the summer and fall months and subject

to frosts in the winter. In winter months a lo~ of fif-

teen de~rees is experienced, and in summer th~ thermo~eter

often reaches 108 degreeP. The area is often subject to

biting winds from the north ann east in the winter months,
and a hot, dry wind in the spring and summer months. The

rr:ed.ie.n temperature during the da.y in winter is close to

seventy degrees, a.no_ in summer the medie_n d.ay temperature

is in the high Pighties.

We.ter and land use. The town of Newhall is supplied

with water from three wells owned. by the Newhe.11 We. ter
Company. The rapid growth o.f the town in the past two

y~ars has put a very sevPre strain on the local water

system. Ne-:,r 1 inPs e.na. new pumps have been ada.ea. to :nore

adecuetely sPrve the townspeoole.

In th 0 other arPas of the district the main source