Council grants Hasa expansion plan after review 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an expansion for Hasa, a manufacturer and distributor of water-treatment chemicals, despite two council members’ concerns that the plan didn’t provide

State courts plan 8-story courthouse in Valencia 

The Judicial Council of California, the policymaking body for the largest court system in the nation, announced plans Tuesday to build an eight-story, 24-courtroom “full-service justice hub for the North

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DA files charges in alleged child abduction 

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed four felony charges against a Los Angeles woman accused of fleeing from law enforcement officers with young children unsecured in the car.  Lynette

School Day Cafe hosts annual food festival 

Eager children and curious parents were part of the crowd sampling and rating dozens of culinary options Thursday at Bridgeport Elementary School.  Organizing a free food festival with a schoolyard

Wind, dry weather prompt fire reminder 

Los Angeles County officials offered a warning Monday ahead of strong winds expected Tuesday into Wednesday for the area.  Meteorologists said while the heat isn’t expected to be as bad

Henry Mayo hosts talk on ‘lifestyle medicine’ 

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital welcomed the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and members from the business community for a panel discussion Thursday on the benefits of lifestyle medicine.  The

Weste requests review of Hasa plan 

A well-known pool-chemical manufacturer that’s been operating on Drayton Street since the 1970s is looking for City Council permission to upgrade the technology at its new plant to increase efficiency,

Veteran equine-therapy group thanks supporters 

A Saugus equine therapy facility for veterans thanked several supporters for their recent help Saturday, presenting plaques at Jump for Joy, which is the new home for Blue Star Ranch. 

DUI suspect arrested after early-morning crash 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Castaic teen after a driver was found passed out and crashed into a tow truck near one of the city’s busiest intersections

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DA charges officer with animal abuse  

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed two misdemeanor charges against a Los Angeles Police Department officer over allegations she struck a dog in an incident that was filmed in

COC hosts debate on Proposition 50 

Everyone on the panel agreed on one thing: California’s nonpartisan committee for drawing district lines represents the best system out there for determining the state’s congressional districts.  However, where the

The proposed site of an Acton battery energy storage system near Angeles National Forest Highway. Photo courtesy of Hecate Grid.

Rural town claims win in battery storage fight 

A small group of rural citizens claimed victory over the nation’s most populous county in a recent ruling against a 300-megawatt lithium-ion battery energy storage system.  Residents have been fighting

NASW honors local residents for mental health support 

The National Association of Social Workers recognized several local residents for their work in promoting mental health programs and resources in the community at its annual awards ceremony.  The organization

The historic state capitol building in Sacramento is nearly 150 years old. Free tours are available of this living museum. Photo Visit California.

SCV lawmakers discuss bills, agendas 

Santa Clarita Valley lawmakers Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, and Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, discussed the end of the 2025 legislative session and their focus on what’s ahead, following the

City approves 3-year plan for fiber-optic service 

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a potential 50-year, nonexclusive deal with Aspire Broadband expected to bring fiber-optic internet speeds to the Santa Clarita Valley over the next three years.