COVID-19: L.A. County metrics continue decline

Los Angeles County’s COVID-19 metrics have continued to decline, as California Department of Public Health officials released updated metrics Tuesday for the state’s blueprint for reopening.  The county’s seven-day average test positivity rate has dropped to 2%, while its

Grapevine reopens following snow closure

Interstate 5 reopened over the Grapevine pass after an overnight closure due to snow and ice, according to Caltrans officials. California Highway Patrol officers reopened I-5 in both directions around

Crash on wet Highway 126 leaves 1 dead

A fatal traffic collision and slick, wet roads on Highway 126 slowed traffic Monday morning. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash on eastbound Highway 126, east of Piru,

SCV Veteran Center prepares for reopening

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is preparing for the reopening of its Veteran Center, as well as the return of general meetings. The news comes a year after the

Local organizations provide COVID-19 resources for businesses

As more Santa Clarita Valley businesses prepare to reopen amid changing COVID-19 restrictions, many local organizations are continuing to provide assistance.  Whether it’s the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, SCV Economic

Thinking outside the box, on wheels

While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with

SCV businesses prepare for red tier reopenings

As the state announces that Los Angeles County is set to move into a less-restrictive tier in the coming days, businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley begin to prepare for

Supes approve Valencia project updates

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved motions Tuesday related to the Valencia project, formerly known as Newhall Ranch, a long-term, master-planned community located west of Interstate 5. The

Jackknifed big rig stalls truck route traffic

A jackknifed big rig resulted in a SigAlert and the closure of the Interstate 5 truck route lanes Wednesday morning. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the single-vehicle crash around

Supes approve COVID-19 recovery measures

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors disagreed Tuesday on how to adapt the county’s enforcement protocols for a business’ compliance with the public health officer orders, as more businesses prepare to reopen in the coming