NAACP celebrates Juneteenth at Canyon Country Community Center 

The NAACP Santa Clarita branch brought a celebration centered in community, culture, and diversity on Saturday to the Canyon Country Community Center during its third annual Juneteenth Celebration Family Fun Day in the Park.   To celebrate

Plea goes out to keep dogs running 

Dogs MJ, Shyla and Bonnie were the center of attention during the “Run with Dogs” initiative held by West Ranch High School’s track and field program just a few weeks ago.   The “Run with Dogs” initiative is aimed at helping dogs housed

Lauffer: It’s all about relationships 

Retiring HMNH VP melancholy, but excited about future after 3-decade career  Cardboard boxes lined up Marlee Lauffer’s office at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, filled with personal belongings ranging from family photos to

Public’s help sought finding armed man 

A man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on Thursday evening remains outstanding as of Friday and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are requesting the public’s assistance for leads into

Kidneys Quest Foundation hosts Unity Charity golf tournament 

Golfers gathered at the Vista Valencia Golf Course on Saturday, not only for some friendly competition, but also to support The Kidneys Quest Foundation during the Unity Charity Golf Tournament hosted in collaboration with the Martinez

City libraries kick off summer reading program  

Families were taken on a prehistoric adventure during the Old Town Newhall Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off on Saturday, an event aimed to encourage children to keep reading during summer break andbecome a part

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seal. File Photo

Deputies: Transient arrested for trespassing  

A transient was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon after deputies located him trespassing at a local car dealership in the early hours of Thursday morning, according to a Santa Clarita Valley

SCV Animal Care Center seeking artists to revamp facility 

The Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center is encouraging local muralists to submit a proposal to help enhance the facility with three new art pieces.  As part of the center’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community connections and create

Corgi found dead following Castaic house fire 

A 12-year-old male corgi was found deceased following a house fire that took place on Wednesday afternoon in Castaic, a Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control spokesperson confirmed on Thursday.   The Los Angeles County

Saugus district presents 2026-27 LCAP proposal 

The Saugus Union School District held a public hearing on its 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan during the June 3 governing board meeting, and the approval of the LCAP is scheduled

House fire reported in Castaic 

A structure fire in Castaic prompted the immediate response of the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon.   According to Howard Tieu, a spokesman for L.A. County Fire, first responders were dispatched to

Man transported to hospital following e-bike crash 

First responders were dispatched to a car versus e-bike collision on Friday night in Canyon Country, where a man sustained injuries in the head, according to reports from the scene.   Officials with

Saugus district reviews connectedness survey results 

The Saugus Union School District reviewed the 2026 Local Control Accountability Plan Connectedness Survey during its May 19 governing board meeting.   The survey, which is an annual questionnaire distributed by the district to its students, families and

Canyon High hosts Demo Day 

Canyon High School’s computer science class held its annual Demo Day last week during a lunch period, showcasing students’ original apps and video games they designed and developed throughout the semester.   Hundreds of students trickled into Josh Underwood’s computer