Road-rage suspect takes plea deal
August 10, 2026 5:58 pm
A 2025 Valencia road-rage incident with a knife that was caught on video and shared on social media led to a conditional plea deal at the San Fernando Courthouse, according to
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Council’s fall priorities: Bouquet, e-bikes and housing
August 8, 2026 8:37 am
The Santa Clarita City Council frequently hears from local residents on issues pertaining to economic development, public safety and transportation — and sometimes a combination therein, during its biweekly Tuesday meetings. While the City
Murder suspect files $15M lawsuit against Riverside sheriff
August 7, 2026 10:58 am
The son of a former Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement spokesman, who’s now facing murder charges, filed a $15 million lawsuit last month against the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, alleging an assault six months prior
DTSC asks for public comments on Chiquita project
August 6, 2026 4:41 pm
While the legal system continues to delay relief to Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s neighbors, who may have to deal with an environmental crisis there for decades, federal regulators are once again
Suspect in Boys & Girls Club investigation appears in court
August 3, 2026 4:51 pm
A leader of the Santa Clarita Valley Boys & Girls Club said Friday there have been no new allegations brought forward, months after SCV Sheriff’s Station officials asked the public
Attorney seeks dismissal in sexual-abuse case
August 3, 2026 4:48 pm
The attorney for a man jailed since October on suspicion he committed serial sexual abuse 25 years ago is filing a motion seeking to throw out the charges. Catherine Guzman,
Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea
July 31, 2026 5:56 pm
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a request Wednesday to remove a prior conviction for a defendant accused of assault and false imprisonment in allegations from a 2024 armed standoff
Regional Planning Commission OKs 3,600 homes
July 31, 2026 5:53 pm
The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Wednesday on Homestead South, a 3,600-home part of the master-planned community formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is now Valencia by FivePoint.
County taking new steps on commercial cannabis
July 30, 2026 5:18 pm
Next month, Los Angeles County is taking new steps to create legal access to commercial cannabis operations in the unincorporated areas, with a meeting that offers people a chance to
Former deputy city clerk files whistleblower suit
July 29, 2026 5:55 pm
A former deputy Santa Clarita city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she faced discrimination, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation. Tiana Bradley worked for the city for just over a year
Effort to stop Wiley Canyon Project dealt a blow
July 29, 2026 5:45 pm
In a tentative ruling posted this week, an L.A. County Superior Court judge granted a motion dismissing a writ that’s part of a legal effort filed by a neighbor of the Wiley
Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court
July 28, 2026 5:42 pm
A resident trying to stop the Wiley Canyon Project and “specially appearing counsel” on behalf of the project’s interests are expected back in front of a judge Wednesday, according to
Forecast calls for heat warning
July 28, 2026 5:40 pm
National Weather Service forecasters are calling for “a pretty extended period of above-normal temperatures” in the 10-day forecast in the Santa Clarita Valley, leading to renewed warnings this summer for
Trial dates shift in Newhall murder case
July 28, 2026 4:07 pm
A murder trial expected to start next month for the men accused in a June 2024 Newhall murder has been pushed back after a defense motion seeking more time, according to court
LAPD harassment suit gets closer to trial
July 28, 2026 8:59 am
Both sides indicated this month they’re ready for trial in a lawsuit brought forth by a Valencia cop alleging harassment and discrimination at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department, after her ex-husband, also an LAPD
Former Pitchess deputy to face state charges after federal
July 27, 2026 5:49 pm
It now appears as though a former Pitchess Detention Center deputy will deal with state charges after his now thrice-delayed sentencing on federal drug charges, according to L.A. County Superior Court
Hartwell plan drops units, offers price cut
July 27, 2026 5:46 pm
The last piece of the Hartwell project — which would have built a total of 98 new condos on the south side of Main Street — is back on the market, the owners confirmed Monday. Carl Goldman, co-owner of KHTS FM 98.1
City shares crash rates for busiest intersections
July 24, 2026 4:32 pm
Santa Clarita’s engineers said a recent look at the city’s busiest intersections indicates local traffic volumes are pretty consistent with last year’s in terms of where Santa Clarita cars travel the most. The city’s
Homicide Bureau seeks info in 2023 case
July 24, 2026 4:26 pm
Detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau declined to give any specifics Friday as to why they issued an early-morning alert regarding a 2023 shooting investigation that had previously been assigned to
Bouquet Canyon pop-up event aims to help struggling corner
July 24, 2026 4:18 pm
A roaming mariachi band and the house band from Marci’s Sports Bar & Grill filled the parking lots with music at Bouquet Canyon and Plum Canyon roads Thursday. But the tunes and pop-up tents weren’t enough