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Santa Clarita Today
By the People, for the People
Two new faces to join Castaic Area Town Council
Cheryl Arabalo and Roberta Newton to replace outgoing members
Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:50pm
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The Castaic Area Town Council is expected to announce two new representatives, Cheryl Arabalo for Region 1 and Roberta Newton for Region 2, to replace a pair of members who had stepped down in recent months. The council functions as a 10-person advisory board that hosts monthly meetings to discuss community issues and advise L.A. County on projects that could have community impact.
Why it matters
The Castaic Area Town Council plays an important advisory role in the local community, and the new representatives will have a chance to shape the council's priorities and recommendations to L.A. County. The resignations of the previous members, citing health concerns and work obligations, highlight the challenges faced by community leaders.
The details
The new representatives, Cheryl Arabalo and Roberta Newton, were chosen from a pool of six applicants to fill the vacancies left by Stephen Howse and Jason Gardner. Howse, a longtime resident who represented Region 2, stepped down due to health issues related to the nearby Chiquita Canyon Landfill, while Gardner cited increasing work obligations. The council chose the new members in accordance with its bylaws, which call for an appointment when there is less than one year left in a term.
- The Castaic Area Town Council is expected to announce the new representatives at its March 18 meeting.
- The new representatives, Cheryl Arabalo and Roberta Newton, will begin their one-year term at the March 18 meeting.
The players
Bob Lewis
The president of the Castaic Area Town Council.
Cheryl Arabalo
The new representative for Region 1 on the Castaic Area Town Council.
Roberta Newton
The new representative for Region 2 on the Castaic Area Town Council.
Stephen Howse
The former representative for Region 2 on the Castaic Area Town Council, who stepped down due to health concerns related to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Jason Gardner
The former representative for Region 2 on the Castaic Area Town Council, who stepped down due to increasing work obligations.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Castaic Area Town Council is scheduled to hold an election in November for the full four-year terms.
The takeaway
The changes to the Castaic Area Town Council highlight the importance of community engagement and the challenges faced by local leaders in representing the diverse interests of their constituents. The new representatives will have an opportunity to shape the council's priorities and advocate for the needs of their respective regions.
