The Canyon in Santa Clarita closing down
January 5, 2023 12:16 pm
It wasn’t “Purple Rain” that closed down The Canyon in Santa Clarita on New Year’s Eve, but flooding during a show by the tribute band Prince Again might have been
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Another storm prompts warning from agencies throughout the state
January 4, 2023 12:21 pm
A storm front Wednesday that’s been moving down the coast is expected to dump up to 4 inches of rain in the Santa Clarita Valley and more at higher altitudes
County seeks to dismiss suit by family of firefighter murdered at fire station
January 3, 2023 5:28 pm
A judge is expected to hear arguments next week in a lawsuit filed by the family members of a firefighter shot and killed by a coworker at the Acton fire
Sand Canyon resort plans to start over in new year
December 30, 2022 6:17 pm
The city of Santa Clarita is asking the Beverly Hills entrepreneur whose goal is to put a world-class resort in the quiet, equestrian-friendly community of Sand Canyon to start over,
Off-road team deputies test eBikes in the SCV
December 30, 2022 2:33 pm
Better handling. Easier maneuverability. And perhaps almost as important in this line of work, they add the element of surprise. Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Off-Highway Vehicle
Legislature’s GOP leadership calls for fiscal reform
December 29, 2022 6:22 pm
While Democratic lawmakers recently committed to continuing social programs despite reports of an anticipated $25 billion deficit, GOP lawmakers decried the spending priorities set by the supermajority on the other
$24B projected budget deficit may test California’s resolve to grow safety net amid recession
December 29, 2022 4:01 pm
By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California faces a projected deficit next year even if the nation avoids a recession. Despite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they’ll maintain spending
Hundreds of new laws to take effect Jan. 1
December 29, 2022 12:10 am
In the last 12 months, legislators were busy. Every year, hundreds of new laws take effect in California, and 2022 was no exception. There were 997 laws chaptered, according to
Station deputies don aprons, serve up coffee, community engagement at Starbucks
December 28, 2022 3:18 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were meeting, greeting and even doling out the whip cream Wednesday at the Starbucks in Canyon Country, near the intersection of Camp Plenty and
LASD: Suspect sought in rape allegation
December 27, 2022 3:43 pm
A detective with the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit confirmed Tuesday a suspect sought on suspicion of rape has been wanted since September. On Aug. 31, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Arts Commission discusses plans for new year
December 27, 2022 3:40 pm
Roughly six years into a 10-year Arts Master Plan for Santa Clarita, members of the city’s Arts Commission met recently to discuss plans for 2023 and to discuss the progress
Masseuse sentenced to 15 years for sexual battery
December 22, 2022 4:55 pm
A Santa Clarita Valley massage therapist was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of sexual battery by fraud, two counts of lewd acts on
Garcia bill seeks to aid military families
December 22, 2022 4:51 pm
As part of an effort to make life for military families a little bit easier, Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act passed Congress.
Couple arrested after $15k in losses found in rental home
December 22, 2022 2:59 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives arrested a husband and wife on suspicion they stole approximately $15,000 worth of items from a residence they were renting in Stevenson Ranch. The
Court records provide details on LAPD officer revenge porn charges
December 21, 2022 4:53 pm
Court records reveal how a Los Angeles Police Department officer learned her husband at the time, also an LAPD officer, allegedly shared naked pictures of himself and his wife to
Parent charged with bringing knife to Canyon High deemed OK for trial
December 21, 2022 3:21 pm
A woman arrested on suspicion of bringing a weapon onto school grounds at Canyon High School in June was deemed competent to stand trial, a spokesman for the District Attorney’s
19-year-old dies in apparent accident at construction site
December 19, 2022 6:46 pm
Medical examiners Monday identified a 19-year-old man who died in what’s believed to be an accident at a construction site in the early morning hours. The Los Angeles County coroner’s
City Council signs off on legislative-advocacy platform
December 19, 2022 6:44 pm
Santa Clarita City Council members approved their legislative platform, which outlines the city’s official policy positions, at their final meeting of the year. The review involves the council taking a
Father awaits justice after fatal OD in Castaic
December 16, 2022 4:39 pm
The distraught father told the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy that the last time he saw his 24-year-old son alive, around 8 p.m. Jan. 29, he was in his
Local LAPD officer charged with violating ‘revenge porn’ law
December 15, 2022 4:58 pm
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced charges Thursday filed at the Santa Clarita courthouse alleging six misdemeanor counts against a Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of violating