Bad odor concern prompts action

Members of an advisory committee representing Val Verde residents concerned about odors emitted from the nearby Chiquita Canyon Landfill say they need more time to review the landfill’s report to

Red flag warning heightens brush fire fears

The worry over possible brush fires intensified Thursday when weather officials issued a red flag warning about high winds and low humidity forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley. The red

Couple charged in Ponzi scheme appear in court

A Valencia woman and a film director appeared in court this week charged in a 72-count complaint for allegedly bilking more than $21 million from people investing in the 2009

“Favorable” water merger, not favored by all

The much-awaited meeting addressing the financial implications of the proposed water merger was met with skepticism and doubt by some attendees at Wednesday night. At least 50 people showed up

Vasquez Canyon Road likely to reopen in one week

The buckling, bending, twisted stretch of Vasquez Canyon Road that captured nationwide interest because of its sudden earth-shifting transformation is likely to be reopened Nov. 23 with much fanfare. The

Couple accused of stealing moving boxes

As a woman was in the process of moving from her home near Granary Square, an out-of-town couple were allegedly stealing her moving boxes. Local sheriff’s deputies arrested a man

Child hit by car in Castaic, taken to hospital

A child was hit by a car in Castaic and taken to the hospital Monday afternoon with undisclosed injuries. The injuries, however, are not believed to be life-threatening. Paramedics with