Council honors narcotics officer injured in deadly shootout
April 26, 2023 1:30 pm
In the moment, Officer Adrian Bonilla said he was flooded with thoughts of his family. Making sure he can go home one more time to see his wife and two
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Standoff ends with arrest in Canyon Country
April 25, 2023 9:45 pm
A Tarzana man arrested after an hourslong standoff Monday morning that brought a Canyon Country cul-de-sac to a standstill was booked on suspicion of several felony charges, according to Santa
FivePoint plans to sell The Bluffs; more homes to hit market
April 25, 2023 6:15 pm
The Newhall Land and Farming Company, a subsidiary of Five Point Holdings, announced the planned sale of a 34.4-acre west-side property known as The Bluffs, through its marketing agent for
Changes continue, questions linger for Castaic district
April 24, 2023 4:44 pm
Castaic Union School District board members issued a statement at Thursday’s meeting assuring the community their decision to place former Superintendent Steve Doyle on administrative leave effective April 20 was
Fire, sheriff officials respond to crash
April 21, 2023 5:05 pm
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to a single-car crash into a hydrant Friday in Valencia. At 4 p.m., fire officials were dispatched to McBean Parkway and Cheri Fleming
City starts Town Center outreach; mall future in question
April 21, 2023 4:26 pm
Santa Clarita officials are preparing for the likelihood that the days of the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall, a fixture on the city’s west side for the past 30 years,
Castaic kindergartner’s family files lawsuit over alleged sexual assault at school
April 21, 2023 4:24 pm
The family of a 5-year-old Castaic girl is seeking more than $1 million from Castaic Union School District, alleging the kindergartner was sexually assaulted by another student at North Lake
Trial for man accused of shooting deputy in Newhall underway
April 20, 2023 6:14 pm
Albert White was a patrol deputy with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station when he was one of several officers who responded to a call Nov. 28, 2017, in the
Castaic school board to discuss leadership change Thursday
April 19, 2023 3:52 pm
Former Castaic Union School District Superintendent Steve Doyle, whose resignation was announced by the district Friday afternoon, “will remain in paid status” until June 30, according to a statement Wednesday
Planning Commission hears studio plans for Newhall, Placerita Canyon
April 19, 2023 12:43 pm
Residents Tuesday packed Santa Clarita City Hall as the Planning Commission held a first hearing on the potential impacts of Shadowbox Studios’ plans for a full-service film and television studio
Man, woman arrested on suspicion of squatting
April 18, 2023 5:09 pm
A woman was arrested on suspicion of damaging property after she was found in a Newhall home she was believed to be squatting in, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Family feud leads to arrest, firearm seizure
April 18, 2023 4:37 pm
A family feud escalated and became violent in Castaic on Sunday evening, according to a report from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. During a verbal argument between a 27-year-old
Animal Care investigating dog-on-dog attack in Valencia
April 18, 2023 4:33 pm
A dog-on-dog attack prompted a 911 call and an ongoing Animal Care and Control investigation that started Sunday morning in Valencia, according to witnesses and officials. Sophia K., a resident
Longtime local judge dies at age 86 after stroke
April 17, 2023 5:55 pm
A longtime Santa Clarita judge known for his tough but fair reputation and giving troubled youth a second chance through a local teen court died last month. He was 86.
Stevenson Ranch murderer up for parole this month
April 14, 2023 6:22 pm
Cindy Pipho says she quit asking why a long time ago. “I don’t know if I’ll ever know what really happened that night,” she said in a phone interview from
Planning Commission to take first look at studio plan
April 14, 2023 5:27 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission has just one item on its agenda for Tuesday’s meeting. But it’s a big one. The Shadowbox Studios project is looking to transform 93.5 acres
City Council hosts second hearing on district maps
April 13, 2023 8:29 pm
The city of Santa Clarita hosted its second hearing Thursday in its ongoing effort to resolve a lawsuit over an alleged California Voting Rights Act violation. A complaint filed in
Man arrested on suspicion of child sexual assault
April 13, 2023 3:42 pm
Detectives with the Special Victims Unit of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday shared the details from their monthslong effort to track down a suspect sought for an arrest
LA County looks at permanent changes to outdoor-dining rules
April 12, 2023 5:09 pm
Los Angeles County is seeking input from local business owners on its effort to create a permanent outdoor dining program in the unincorporated areas, a move that’s garnered support from
Court docs: Man arrested in Hungry Valley claimed guns came with truck
April 12, 2023 3:43 pm
A pair of California park rangers recently arrested a Washington man in Hungry Valley state park who claimed the gun and multiple magazines officers found in his truck during a