Watch parties to continue as U.S. run comes to end
July 6, 2026 8:01 pm
Fans of the “beautiful game” gathered at Patron’s in patriotic garb Monday as the U.S. Men’s National Team took on Belgium. While the result might not have been what fans
Author: Perry Smith
This author has written 2888 articles
Perry Smith
Temps to rise through Friday
July 6, 2026 7:41 pm
L.A. County Public Health officials warned that temperatures are on the rise throughout the county this week, passing along a heat advisory from the National Weather Service. Lisa Phillips, NWS meteorologist, said
City announces night-time roadwork near mall
July 6, 2026 6:27 pm
The city announced Monday that night-time road work is under way to increase capacity at one of its busier intersections. Starting 8:30 p.m. Monday, road crews will be working on
Planners to discuss city design standards
July 6, 2026 4:07 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is once again scheduled Tuesday to take up a discussion of objective design standards, which planners consider a critical way for the city to maintain its distinctive
Bill aimed at ‘elderly’ parole law moves on
July 6, 2026 11:28 am
A Senate bill aimed at raising the state’s parole-eligibility requirements for “elderly” inmates unanimously passed the Assembly’s Public Safety Committee, according to a statement Wednesday from Sen. Brian Jones, R-San
LASD: Case in fatal DUI could be presented this month
July 3, 2026 9:00 am
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department officials said this week they’ve been in contact with the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office and a case could be filed by the end of the month regarding the Feb. 6 three-vehicle
Community still awaiting word on Cemex hearing
July 2, 2026 5:40 pm
In December, the courts told state regulators they can make Cemex re-notice its water rights application to use the Santa Clara River for a 56-million-ton sand-and-gravel mine in Soledad Canyon. Since then, Cemex has
DA declines to file assault allegation
July 2, 2026 5:37 pm
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office cited insufficient evidence in its refusal to file formal charges this week regarding an alleged sexual assault that occurred Tuesday evening, according to a Sheriff’s Department official. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Newhall service call leads to Valencia drug bust
July 1, 2026 6:09 pm
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy’s call for service involving a motorist slumped over his steering wheel led to a drug seizure and arrest at a Valencia home, according to L.A.
Trial scheduled for suspect in Castaic shooting
July 1, 2026 5:10 pm
A domestic-violence suspect shot by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy during an Oct. 11, 2024, incident about 2 miles from Castaic High School could go to trial this summer, according to L.A.
LASD announces enforcement of ‘daylighting’ law, vehicle ordinance
July 1, 2026 5:05 pm
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department announced plans Tuesday to step up enforcement of an 18-month-old “daylighting” law, intended to improve visibility at intersections. The Daylighting to Save Lives Bill, or
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
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