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Planning upholds denial of self-storage next to Aldi 

A property owner’s request was denied unanimously amid concerns about “spot-zoning” for a proposed change to Santa Clarita’s Lyons Avenue corridor plan, during a city Planning Commission hearing Tuesday at

Murder suspect held without bail  

L.A. County Superior Court Judge Pamela T. Usher ordered the suspect to remain held without bail Monday for his trial in the February homicide of a California Institute of the

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Pursuit suspect charged with 2 felonies 

A Palmdale man is due back in court in January for a hearing on felony charges for his alleged involvement in a high-speed pursuit with California Highway Patrol officers that

Burglars hit restaurants over Thanksgiving weekend 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials confirmed Tuesday there have been no arrests yet in their investigation into a break-in at a family-run Canyon Country restaurant over the holiday weekend.  The

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Self-storage facility seeks permit on appeal 

The city of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission is set to take a second look at an application for a self-storage facility, one of several that have been proposed in the city over the past few

A drone view of Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County with an algal bloom. Castaic Lake is part of the West Branch of the State Water Project. The reservoir formed by Castaic Dam on Castaic Creek, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains of northwestern Los Angeles County, California. Photo taken October 14, 2023 Ryan McKinney / California Department of Water Resources

Snowpack delivers good news; SCV Water issues reminder  

There was good news flowing downstream from the latest Northern California snowpack measurement, local water officials said Monday.  Kevin Strauss, spokesman for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, said in a phone interview Monday that the

Child airlifted after medical emergency 

L.A. County Fire and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station personnel confirmed Monday an emergency helicopter transport was requested for a child having a medical emergency in a Valencia neighborhood.  The nature of the child’s

City: Bouquet traffic plan has ‘work to do’ 

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  

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 

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

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DA charges man with DV assault  

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

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday authorized a rate increase for its commercial and residential waste-management services, which is associated with cost increases due to the closure of Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Courtesy

City considers 3% trash rate increase 

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

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Opinion on Cemex fight due in February 

  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 

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  

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 

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