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LASD: Man placed in custody after alleged threats 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies confirmed a man was taken into custody for a 72-hour psychological hold after threatening the employees at a Stevenson Ranch senior home.  No injuries

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Canyon Country couple accused of ID theft, fraud 

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple charges against a Canyon Country couple alleging a series of fraud and forgeries after a monthslong investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s

City Council to discuss contract, EIR 

The Santa Clarita City Council has five items on its agenda for Tuesday’s meeting at City Hall, all consent calendar items that are typically approved collectively on a yes-no vote

DA charges man in CalArts student’s murder 

A Homicide Bureau detective with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest of their lone suspect in the murder of Emily King, in a phone interview Thursday.    Lt. Michael

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Rain expected to clear up by Friday 

Showers are expected to linger Thursday before clearing up for a “nice, warm weekend,” according to a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Los Angeles office.  However, after Sunday, the

Firefighters attempt to put out a fire at a home in Altadena, on Jan. 8, 2025. The community was devastated by the Eaton Fire. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters

County sues Edison over Eaton Fire 

While there’s been no official cause determined for the Eaton Fire, which burned 14,000 acres, destroyed approximately 9,400 structures and left 17 dead, L.A. County officials are suing Southern California

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ID theft reported over Uber driver account 

A recent crime report to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station might be enough to shake the confidence of some in ride-sharing apps.  A Santa Clarita man reported an allegation

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Former DEA agent challenges search of home 

The attorney for a retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent charged with weapons crimes and domestic violence is claiming Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies conducted an illegal search of his

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Deputies investigate burglary at closed Claim Jumper 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed one person was in custody in connection with a deputy’s “observational arrest” while on patrol Thursday evening, the station’s watch deputy said

Captain discusses use-of-force stats  

Mental health and substance abuse issues or a combination of the two are the most common factors in use-of-force incidents for Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies, Capt. Justin Diez

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LASD: One injured in accidental gun discharge  

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said Friday no one was arrested, and no major injuries were reported after an accidental gun discharge north of Newhall Ranch Road and west

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Hearing set for man accused in break-in 

A Santa Clarita Valley man accused of breaking into a Sand Canyon home with the intent to commit sexual assault in February 2024 has his preliminary hearing set for April.  

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Chiquita announces end of relocation program

Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials confirmed they are terminating their relocation-assistance fund in an email Wednesday obtained by The Signal.  Less than a year after the program began, Chiquita announced in