County OKs $2M settlement in dozer accident
July 1, 2026 8:57 am
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million settlement this month for a vehicle crash involving a motorist whose car overturned and was struck by two tires that
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County, state to give restaurants some help
June 30, 2026 3:54 pm
Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according
Defendant in rape case takes plea deal
June 30, 2026 3:51 pm
The first of two suspects arrested in connection with a February 2023 sexual assault at the former Black N’ Blue restaurant agreed to a three-year prison term Friday as part of a plea deal. Santa
City OKs parking-structure takeover
June 30, 2026 2:12 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a plan Tuesday intended to keep up maintenance for a parking structure, with plans for future development in the area and efficiencies from city management to create savings on the plan in
Deputy sentencing delayed again in drug smuggling case
June 29, 2026 5:49 pm
Attorneys for a deputy accused of smuggling heroin into Castaic jail applied for and received an order granting more time for a sentencing hearing that had been scheduled for Thursday.
Man gets 17.5 years for trading drugs, alcohol for sex with minors
June 29, 2026 5:46 pm
Suspect used social media networks including Instagram to find local victims A federal judge sentenced a man who targeted underage Santa Clarita Valley teens online and then coerced them into
Federal agents arrest Valencia man
June 26, 2026 6:21 pm
Dozens of federal agents appeared Thursday outside a gated, golf-course adjacent community in Valencia to arrest a homeowner previously convicted of drug trafficking, federal officials confirmed Friday. Tlalock Olvera, a spokesman for the
E-bike saga continues at City Hall
June 26, 2026 6:11 pm
Santa Clarita’s chief executive said the city plans to deal with new e-bike and e-motorcycle complaints after the City Council comes back from summer break, following another round of concerns shared
Station releases response times for deputies
June 26, 2026 5:45 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials shared several months of response-time data for patrol deputies in emails Monday from the station. In a month-to-month comparison looking at March response times for 2024, 2025
Several bills could impact e-bike landscape
June 26, 2026 5:12 pm
While City Manager Ken Striplin told a group of residents last month that city officials were working on e-bike rules that the staff could bring to the City Council when the City Council
City plans hearing on Sand Canyon Belcaro
June 26, 2026 2:48 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning to hold a hearing on the Beclaro in Sand Canyon project, a plan for 341 homes on 193 acres east of Sand Canyon and
Judge sets hearing on sanctions for Six Flags
June 25, 2026 5:39 pm
The family suing Six Flags Magic Mountain over claims that a 22-year-old died following a ride on the X2 roller coaster has been granted a hearing on sanctions against the multinational theme park
City OKs plan that increases affordable units
June 25, 2026 5:36 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock. With a unanimous
Council complains about transparency-law updates
June 24, 2026 5:38 pm
A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city
LASD: Parking dispute prompts assault investigation
June 24, 2026 3:16 pm
A parking dispute near the site of new luxury apartments in Sand Canyon resulted in a knife being brandished and a truck being towed, according to Santa Clarita Courthouse records.
Apartment complex to make more units affordable in financing plan
June 22, 2026 5:37 pm
The Maple Housing Foundation, a relatively new Beverly Hills-based housing nonprofit, is looking to issue $110 million in municipal bonds for the acquisition of the Diamond Park Apartments, according to
Saugus residents to see increase in landscape care
June 22, 2026 5:22 pm
Following an October vote to raise their own fees, residents in several Saugus neighborhoods should start to see some greener shrubbery, according to city officials. New service contracts for three
Castaic child-assault case with ‘764’ pushed to September
June 22, 2026 4:43 pm
An 18-year-old from Pennsylvania charged federally with traveling cross-country to abuse a teen in Castaic as part of a nihilistic cult is due back in court in September, per court
Four suspects sought in shooting
June 22, 2026 12:19 pm
Detectives with the Juvenile and Gang Unit of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating the shooting of a motorcyclist in Saugus on Sunday. Sheriff’s Station deputies received a
Santa Clarita earns top spot — for debt
June 19, 2026 5:41 pm
While Santa Clarita typically ranks pretty high on lists of cities when the experts look at park space, safety and schools, WalletHub put Santa Clarita at No. 1 in the nation for an honor