The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the first year of funding for body-worn cameras in their regular Tuesday meeting. Following a number of heated debates…
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Sunday he doesn’t have COVID-19, following the receipt of recent test results. The news came after almost all Republican California senators were required…
Santa Clarita Valley experts and family of victims of the opioid epidemic are saying historical patterns of abuse are repeating themselves. Cary Quashen, the founder of Action Drug Rehabs and…
By David Hegg Our society is increasingly in love with excess. For years we’ve been challenged to go for the gusto, let it all hang out and not allow anything…
Your Aug. 22 editorial, “Uber-Legislative Hubris,” was spot on. Assembly Bill 5 is an example of one-party arrogance where, as you so aptly call it, the “uber-majority” discounts viewpoints or…
David R. McCann wrote a thoughtful letter, “Moved by Column and Letter,” published Aug. 18. He referenced another letter that in actuality was not factual, leaving Mr. McCann with an…
Editor’s note: This week’s column does not follow the traditional format. It features several questions from Darren, and Robert Lamoureux’s answers. Hi Mr. Lamoureux, Question: I am a homeowner in…
The total number of COVID-19 cases within the Santa Clarita Valley increased by 30 in the last day, bringing the total number of local cases to 5,360. Countywide COVID-19 cases…
While the acreage on the Lake Fire continued to remain at the size it’s been for a number of days, firefighters managed to achieve a 12% increase in containment in…
About two months into the COVID-19 crisis, I was surfing my usual sports channels. I’m a sports fan. I have my favorites — hockey, football and motorsports, but I’ll also…
New York, by reputation, has historically possessed a certain awe. Likewise, its people were proud of that aura. New Yorkers enjoy the repute of being tough, bold and often brash.…
Re: The facts about SCV Water’s community facilities district policy. In a recent letter (Stacy Fortner, Aug. 20), SCV Water was characterized as “promoting” the proposed Spring Canyon Development. SCV…
Pert near September, saddlepals. We made it through politics, fires, viruses, quarantines and virtual civil war. Ain’t summer just grand? What say we leave our cares and woes on the…
By Cameron Smyth Santa Clarita City Mayor Picture this: you’re at your favorite restaurant for some much-needed time outside of the house. You’re enjoying the fresh air and watching the…
Resilience — the capacity to prepare for, adapt to and grow through disruption, trauma and loss — is a skill many parents want for their children. However, there is more…
The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee is expected to meet Monday to discuss a Los Angeles County charter amendment on the November ballot that aims to increase spending on…
One person was transported to a local hospital following a solo-vehicle crash in Canyon Country Friday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a traffic collision…
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of a possible gunshot victim in Canyon Country on Friday evening — which ended up being a false alarm, according to…
Under one definition, Los Angeles County has more than 4,700 young homeless individuals on any given night, and under a different classification, there are nearly 60,000, according to newly released…
When William S. Hart Union High School District officials adopted a 100% distance learning model for the beginning of the fall 2020-21 school year in July, the order came with…
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