Legislation aimed at fraud moves ahead

Legislation tackling fraud in state unemployment claims authored by state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, is headed to the California State Senate Appropriations Committee next month after successfully passing through the Senate Judiciary Committee. 

Forecast calls for growth

The Santa Clarita Valley, California and the country are forecast to experience economic growth in the coming year, according to economists sharing their insights Friday during the Santa Clarity Valley

Sierra West, MetroWalk developments get council approval

Santa Clarita City Council members gave the green light Tuesday to Sierra West â€” an 83-unit, five-story assisted living and memory care facility in Newhall â€” and MetroWalk, a 498-unit residential development in Canyon Country.  Councilwoman Marsha McLean voted to approve both projects after raising concerns about their architectural styles. 

New city program makes millions available for rental assistance

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved Tuesday establishing a financial assistance program for the city’s low- and moderate-income renters. Residents seeking support with paying their rent must apply with the city during a 30-day application period starting April 1.   During a brief discussion at

I-5 widening, improvements may start this summer

Construction on the Interstate 5 corridor in the Santa Clarita Valley may start as early as this summer, pending approval from Metro’s board of directors Thursday.   The $679 million project

City Council to decide fate of two development projects

Two proposed developments recommended for approval by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission last month will be before the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday.   MetroWalk – a proposed residential development project

City Council to discuss rental assistance program

Santa Clarita City Council members will revisit Tuesday establishing a rental assistance program for Santa Clarita’s low- and moderate-income renters.   The program would use $6.3 million in federal dollars – part

Three suspected robberies, pursuit ends with arrest

One suspected robbery became three and a vehicle pursuit when Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a string of robberies reported in the Canyon Country and Newhall areas Saturday.   Approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, deputies  apprehended the unidentified suspect