SCV native wins bronze at Olympics
July 25, 2021 12:14 pm
Olympic swimmer and Saugus High School graduate Abbey Weitzeil took home a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Saturday. Weitzeil swam the second leg for the U.S. women’s 4×100-meter
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Looking at hotels, motels, suites and rental apps
July 25, 2021 8:00 am
As summer kicks into full swing and Santa Claritians hit the road, many are finding themselves left with the choice of staying in a hotel versus a home rental when
Vacationing locally in the SCV
July 25, 2021 8:00 am
While many of us have spent the past year-and-a-half at home in the Santa Clarita Valley, many are opting to stay local for their long-awaited vacations this year. “We’re so
Chamber postpones State of the County
July 24, 2021 12:49 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday its annual State of the County event would be postponed due to the rapidly increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. “While this
Local man turns passion project into Push Skate School
July 23, 2021 10:30 pm
When Shawn Rennie was growing up in Santa Clarita, there was no real skateboarding venue. “I remember being 12 or 13 years old … and sitting on the initial City Council
Local stuntman creates program to help native youth spread their wings
July 22, 2021 5:26 pm
Santa Clarita resident and Hollywood stuntman Blake Pocquette has teamed up with teen actor Max Purget to create a program aimed at helping Native American youth realize their potential. The
Local activist dies at 54
July 21, 2021 5:11 pm
Former Santa Clarita resident and activist David Gauny died July 10 at the age of 54 due to myocarditis. Born in Richmond, California, on March 27, 1967, Gauny was a
SCV organization raising funds for local foster youth
July 21, 2021 5:03 pm
Tidings for Teens is collecting funds for its annual shopping event that gives underserved youth in the foster care system the chance to shop for new clothes ahead of the
Henry Mayo reports 2 COVID-19 deaths; county reports more than 2,500 cases
July 21, 2021 4:54 pm
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced two additional deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday, as Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials reported 2,551 new COVID-19 cases countywide — 20 times
Santa Clarita woman reported missing, found
July 21, 2021 3:56 pm
A Santa Clarita woman reported missing Tuesday has been found, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit. Krystie Rae Low was last seen on
Train hits unoccupied vehicle stuck on tracks in Newhall
July 20, 2021 9:15 am
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a 31-year-old Newhall man on suspicion of DUI after a Metrolink train struck an unoccupied silver Lexus stuck on the tracks around 10:30
UCLA Health opens radiation oncology treatment center in Santa Clarita
July 19, 2021 7:40 pm
UCLA Health opened a new radiation oncology treatment center, allowing Santa Clarita Valley residents more convenient access to care. The new radiation oncology treatment center is located adjacent to its
One transported to hospital after reported assault with deadly weapon
July 19, 2021 5:14 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon Monday. Deputies received reports of a domestic violence incident on the 20500 block of
Hart grad to study at Oxford
July 19, 2021 11:07 am
Hart High School graduate Cassidy Block, now a junior at Santa Clara University, was selected to attend Oxford University as part of an endowed honors scholarship program. Block is set
Coroner IDs body found in Valencia parking lot
July 19, 2021 9:47 am
Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified the man found unresponsive in a car in a Valencia shopping center parking lot Sunday afternoon. Rey Moldanado Jr., 49,
Second grand theft of weekend reported at local beauty supply store
July 18, 2021 5:45 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating another report of “grand theft” at Ulta Beauty in Valencia Sunday, the second that occurred this past weekend. The incident was reported
Body found in Valencia parking lot
July 18, 2021 1:48 pm
A body was found in a car in a Valencia shopping center parking lot Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel first responded to the parking lot, near the
SCV business community celebrates return to in-person events at chamber’s mixer
July 16, 2021 5:45 pm
With warm embraces and even some excited shouts, the Santa Clarita Valley business community gathered in person for the first time in nearly a year and a half at the
Consumers Furniture closing after 43 years
July 16, 2021 11:47 am
After 43 years in business, Consumers Furniture Gallery announced to customers recently it would be closing its doors permanently, following a liquidation sale. Owner Greg Moser’s father and uncle opened
Kid’s theater returns to Canyon Theatre Guild
July 15, 2021 1:41 pm
The Canyon Theatre Guild celebrates the return of live theater outdoors and under the stars Friday. The Canyon Theatre Guild’s kids workshops, comprised of kids ages 7-10, are set to present “Character Matters: The Return