Driver gets 6 years in fatal DUI crash
October 31, 2025 11:21 am
A 45-year-old San Fernando man was sentenced to six years in state prison after pleading no contest to driving intoxicated and causing a fatal crash in Newhall that killed his
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Curfew violators to face ‘community court’
October 31, 2025 11:10 am
Parents’ concerns prompted another brief discussion about Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station operations at Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting, with complaints about teens being arrested minutes after the 10
LASD investigating pedestrian death at Metrolink parking lot
October 31, 2025 9:56 am
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed one person was killed after a collision with a vehicle at 10:52 p.m. Thursday in the parking lot of the Newhall Metrolink Station. The
City announces addition of Beale’s Cut to open space district
October 30, 2025 6:35 pm
The city of Santa Clarita added 670 acres to its open space Tuesday, including the historic Beale’s Cut off Sierra Highway, which will now be a part of the city’s
County energy plans irk residents
October 30, 2025 6:20 pm
Residents are once again unhappy with L.A. County’s recent preference for placing battery-energy storage facilities in the Santa Clarita Valley, officials said Tuesday. The latest in Castaic: The Department of
Council grants Hasa expansion plan after review
October 29, 2025 5:25 pm
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
Stolen-vehicle investigation leads to pursuit, crash
October 29, 2025 4:19 pm
California Highway Patrol officers said Wednesday they’re investigating a report of a stolen truck that led to a pursuit that ended with a crash and two patients at Henry Mayo
State courts plan 8-story courthouse in Valencia
October 29, 2025 9:36 am
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
DA files charges in alleged child abduction
October 28, 2025 7:08 pm
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
Murder suspect seeks bail over jail conditions
October 28, 2025 6:38 pm
The man accused in the stabbing murder of a California Institute of the Arts student in her Newhall apartment has hired a new defense attorney and filed for a bail-reduction
SCV Chamber hosts golf tournament at Valencia Country Club
October 27, 2025 5:37 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual all-day golf tournament fundraiser at Valencia Country Club on Monday. The idea behind the event is to have members hit
School Day Cafe hosts annual food festival
October 27, 2025 5:28 pm
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
October 27, 2025 5:14 pm
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’
October 27, 2025 5:09 pm
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
October 27, 2025 4:58 pm
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
October 23, 2025 8:47 pm
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.
Motorist charged with misdemeanor in road-rage allegation
October 23, 2025 8:33 pm
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed a misdemeanor charge against a Green Valley motorist over an allegation she brandished a BB gun in an incident described by deputies as
DUI suspect arrested after early-morning crash
October 23, 2025 10:13 am
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
DA charges officer with animal abuse
October 23, 2025 10:09 am
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
Task force comments on landfill leave lingering health questions
October 22, 2025 7:04 pm
After months of debate from the multi-agency task force working on Chiquita Canyon Landfill, a state official finally commented on health problems residents have been facing — with an acknowledgement