Hearing for double murder case set for January
November 28, 2025 5:02 pm
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge set a January date for a preliminary hearing for the trial in a double murder alleged to be part of a decadeslong rivalry
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City: Bouquet traffic plan has ‘work to do’
November 26, 2025 6:45 pm
The city of Santa Clarita got the message loud and clear from a contingent of Bouquet Canyon residents who spoke out at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and according to City Manager Ken Striplin, “We
City approves Wiley Canyon plan
November 25, 2025 10:04 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a new plan Tuesday for a housing development with hundreds of condo units and a quarter-acre of commercial development in Wiley Canyon. The former home of the Smiser Mule Ranch between
CHP holding annual toy drive
November 25, 2025 6:13 pm
The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area Office has started its annual toy drive, according to officials. In addition to starting the collection now, officers are planning the annual “stuff-a-bus” event for Dec. 6-7
DA charges man with DV assault
November 25, 2025 6:00 pm
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office charged a 26-year-old Canyon Country man with three felony counts in response to a series of brutal domestic violence allegations reported last month. Skyler
Stone announces plans to retire from SCV Water in July
November 24, 2025 6:25 pm
The general manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency confirmed his retirement plans in a phone interview Monday, saying it was “the right time for that transition,” after
City considers 3% trash rate increase
November 24, 2025 6:22 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council is expecting to increase the city’s monthly trash rates by just over 3%, which comes to about $12 per year, according to the agenda for
Opinion on Cemex fight due in February
November 24, 2025 2:19 pm
Both sides argued Thursday over whether Cemex should be able to challenge a state water board decision before a final ruling is expected in February, during a hearing broadcast live on the
Air regulators pass new rules for landfills
November 24, 2025 2:16 pm
After hours of emotional testimony and stark warnings Thursday, the California Air Resources Board updated its landfill-methane regulations to improve the detection of environmental problems and the transparency around how they’re reported.
First responders attempt storm-drain dog rescue
November 24, 2025 9:24 am
By Perry Smith and Katherine Quezada Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and Fire Department personnel worked together Monday in an attempt to rescue a small dog that was believed to be trapped in a storm drain. But
City calls for commotion over courthouse
November 20, 2025 9:01 pm
The city of Santa Clarita is asking residents to protest the Judicial Council of California’s chosen site for its eight-story courthouse, according to a city news release Thursday. The Judicial Council of California issued
New bill to name post office after slain deputy
November 19, 2025 5:26 pm
Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, has authored a bill to honor a Santa Clarita Valley man who was gunned down while serving as a deputy for the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
No arrests yet in Halloween shooting
November 19, 2025 3:50 pm
Detectives with the Homicide Bureau of the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department have described the recent investigation into a double-murder on Halloween as part of a “very active” investigation, but there’s been little said publicly.
Two facing charges from alleged rape at former mall spot
November 19, 2025 3:19 pm
Special Victims Bureau detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department said they arrested a second man in connection with allegations from a woman who was sexually assaulted by more than one suspect while under the influence at a troubled former nightspot in the Valencia mall in 2023. Sgt. Joseph Mesa of the
Donor tours iCUE, COC board approves renaming, accepts $1M gift
November 18, 2025 5:24 pm
It was a day of handshakes and gratitude in College of the Canyons’ teaching kitchens as the person responsible for the COC Foundation’s largest individual gift met with the students who will benefit from
County signs off on 1,500 more homes for west side
November 18, 2025 12:13 pm
With the promise of the creation of thousands of jobs, more than 1,500 homes and millions spent on roads and trails in the area, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors
CHP: Downed pole leads to DUI investigation
November 17, 2025 8:48 pm
California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man who was reportedly seen leaving the scene of a single-car crash after he drove into a utility pole Sunday night, according to a CHP official. At
Man arrested after DV call in Canyon Country
November 17, 2025 5:11 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man on suspicion of assault Friday in Canyon Country, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records. Deputies responded to a 911 call from
Wet weather to continue all week
November 17, 2025 11:59 am
The weather forecast on Monday calls for rain through the weekend, with things possibly drying out next week, as California grapples with one of its wettest Novembers ever, according to the National
College to name iCUE after donors’ $1M gift
November 17, 2025 11:48 am
College of the Canyons announced Monday its intent to name the college’s culinary arts center after a longtime benefactor and supporter of the college, in announcing a $1 million donation for the Institute for Culinary