City Council launches budget process
February 5, 2025 4:51 pm
Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin provided an outlook of the city’s budget, a snapshot of the economic forecast and a few of the challenges ahead as the staff begins
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Fatal I-5 hit-and-run in Castaic under investigation
February 5, 2025 8:56 am
Caifornia Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash they say happened on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, north of Lake Hughes, on Tuesday night. At around 8:10
Homicide investigating body found in Newhall
February 5, 2025 8:39 am
Detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau is investigating a suspicious death reported Tuesday night in Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies discovered the body of
City OKs survey for speed limits
February 4, 2025 8:38 pm
As part of a state-mandated justification for local speed limits, the Santa Clarita City Council approved a $100,000 professional survey required by the California Vehicle Code. The law gives two
Public-comment period ending soon for Towsley Canyon project
February 4, 2025 8:34 pm
The public has until Friday to weigh in on plans for just over 500 “attainably priced” homes, including affordable senior housing, just west of city limits — south of Sagecrest
Appellate judge sets date for Cemex briefs
February 3, 2025 5:14 pm
One of the longest-running legal dramas in Santa Clarita Valley history is set to begin its latest chapter this month. Justice Elwood Lui, presiding judge of the 2nd District Court
City audit details local jobs picture, trends
February 3, 2025 5:12 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council approved an annual audit report that provided updated figures for the city’s finances, its largest employers and its growth trends. The council approved the federally
Transit debating some cuts to Downtown LA routes
February 3, 2025 5:07 pm
Santa Clarita Transit officials shared some good news recently after residents came to City Hall asking the city not to cut its downtown bus routes. Residents noted that safety and
Suspect pleads not guilty to murdering COC student
February 3, 2025 8:58 am
A 23-year-old man accused of murder in the shooting death of a College of the Canyons student in May pleaded not guilty in court this week. The Los Angeles County
Residents still roiled over Placerita housing permits
January 31, 2025 4:54 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday declined to agendize another Placerita Canyon discussion about concerns that a permitting process is letting The Master’s University transform an equestrian neighborhood without
Santa Clarita officials discuss crime trends
January 31, 2025 3:43 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is reporting crime was down just under 3%, according to data from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, which also released preliminary numbers indicating arrests
Martinez Valladares hosts swearing-in at City Hall
January 31, 2025 3:19 pm
Recalling the drive to her first job at Six Flags Magic Mountain and her Model United Nations trips at College of the Canyons, Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, said her
City meets with PUC staff over PSPS frustration
January 30, 2025 7:53 pm
After a virtual meeting Thursday with staff representatives of the Public Utilities Commission, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said state regulators plan to send a letter to Southern California Edison
Judge denies back doctor’s request for return of evidence
January 30, 2025 5:23 pm
A judge Thursday denied a Valencia chiropractor’s request for the return of his camera equipment that was seized by the Sheriff’s Department during a June raid of his home. Nicholas
Mayor requests plans for first-responder statue
January 29, 2025 5:57 pm
Inspired by the recent emergency response and something he saw on a family trip, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda tossed out an idea that was quickly embraced by his peers
Sand Canyon break-in suspect ordered back to criminal court
January 29, 2025 5:48 pm
A Sand Canyon break-in suspect who was found incompetent to stand trial in September was then deemed competent in December and had his case returned to criminal proceedings, according to
Break-ins reported at Valencia shopping center
January 28, 2025 8:10 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating several break-ins that occurred early Tuesday morning in Valencia and asking anyone who might have seen anything to contact the station. Deputy
Developer looks at different plans for Walnut Street
January 28, 2025 7:58 pm
A developer looking to put low-income homes onto Walnut Street has somewhat scaled back plans in response to conversations with the city’s Planning Division, according to records obtained by The
Hatami to head DA’s Complex Child Crimes Unit
January 28, 2025 7:54 pm
District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the promotion of a Valencia attorney who’s built a reputation on prosecuting some of L.A. County’s most heinous crimes against its most vulnerable victims. Jonathan
Senior homes part of council discussion Tuesday
January 27, 2025 5:43 pm
A brief discussion of a new 140-bed senior housing facility is expected to be part of the agenda at Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City Council meeting. The facility is part of