CHP reports second freeway bear death in 4 days
June 23, 2023 3:43 pm
California Highway Patrol officers reported a second collision in a week that killed a bear on a Santa Clarita Valley highway, this time on its west side. CHP officers first
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Longtime Newhall businessman dies at age 75
June 23, 2023 1:30 pm
Longtime Newhall resident Larry Bird, a man credited for his community dedication and supporting the city’s efforts to make Newhall what it is today, died Sunday of cardiac arrest. He
Scion of TMU chancellor to pay $367K for fraud scheme
June 22, 2023 4:22 pm
A federal judge entered a final judgment in a Securities and Exchange Commission action against two local wealth advisers accused of defrauding their clients in a $16-million real estate scheme.
Canyon Country woman charged with misdemeanor over child locked in car
June 22, 2023 11:30 am
A Canyon Country woman was arraigned Wednesday on a misdemeanor charge of child endangerment likely to produce great bodily injury after deputies reported finding her with a child in distress
Mendocino Farms, Philz Coffee coming to Valencia
June 21, 2023 5:15 pm
Santa Clarita is about to see a reshuffling of sorts for its coffee spots, and a new restaurant, with both going into the Valencia shopping center anchored by Whole Foods Market.
Planning Commission holds another discussion on studio plans
June 21, 2023 5:01 pm
A 1.3-million-square-foot project planned for Placerita Canyon and north Newhall areas in Santa Clarita was once again in front of the Planning Commission, this time in response to an 18-page
Planning OKs warehouses near Circle J Ranch
June 21, 2023 12:29 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission approved Tuesday a little over 400,000 square feet of warehouse and 26,000 square feet of office space to go with it at the northeast corner
Firefighters handle 1-acre brush fire in Valencia
June 21, 2023 9:50 am
Los Angeles County firefighters are responding to a reported brush fire in Valencia near West Copper Hill Drive and West Hills Drive that broke out around 9:24 a.m., according to
Hart district releases applications for board candidates
June 20, 2023 7:00 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley’s public school district for junior high and high schools released the applications for the seven expected to be interviewed by governing board members for the
Planners look at mixed-use project in Saugus
June 20, 2023 2:10 pm
Santa Clarita city planners are considering a new mixed-use project just north of Cinema Drive on Bouquet Canyon Road that would add a 50-foot, four-story building with a fifth-floor deck
Oversight suggestion upsets LASD union, contract cities
June 19, 2023 3:25 pm
In an effort to address the allegations of racism, violence and other concerns associated with deputy gangs, Sheriff Robert Luna said Friday the nation’s largest sheriff’s department is reviewing a
Black bear struck, killed on Highway 14
June 19, 2023 1:46 pm
California Highway Patrol officers reported that a black bear was struck and killed early Monday morning in the northbound side of Highway 14, near Soledad Canyon Road. Officers noted that
Former Saugus principal pleads no contest to misdemeanor
June 16, 2023 3:48 pm
A former Saugus High School principal accused of perjury and being financially interested in a contract made by him in his official capacity as principal pleaded no contest Friday to
List of candidates for Hart board seat comes into picture
June 16, 2023 3:41 pm
With the application deadline now having passed, a total of seven people have tossed their proverbial hats into the ring for the open seat on the William S. Hart Union
Firefighters handle Stevenson Ranch house fire
June 16, 2023 3:39 pm
L.A. County firefighters put out a fire at a two-story single-family home in Stevenson Ranch within about 10 minutes of their arrival Friday, according to officials. First responders were called
City discusses low-income housing proposed for Canyon Country
June 16, 2023 1:46 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Development Committee discussed Thursday a 128-unit, 100% affordable housing complex that doesn’t quite meet the city’s usual code requirements but will be approved due to
Saugus man gets 18-year sentence for child sex crimes
June 15, 2023 4:43 pm
A Saugus man found guilty of two counts involving the continuous sexual abuse of a child back in March was sentenced to 18 years in state prison, a spokesman for
City Council OKs plan for Hart Park acquisition
June 15, 2023 4:16 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council moved forward Tuesday with plans to acquire William S. Hart Park, unanimously approving 10 steps for city staff that would ultimately result in L.A. County
SCVEDC leader announces new role, plan to step down
June 15, 2023 12:35 pm
The head of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., a business organization that helps attract companies to the SCV, announced her resignation Thursday in a news release. Holly Schroeder,
City’s Pride Month proclamation draws vocal crowd
June 14, 2023 5:12 pm
Council Chambers were packed Tuesday as the City Council issued its annual proclamation recognizing Pride Month in front of a standing-room-only crowd, a move that drew praise and protest