Saugus cafe saga continues in court 

A lawsuit filed by the owners of L.A. County’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, which accuses a well-known local family of stealing their property, is now expected back in court in

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DV investigation leads to search warrant, no charges 

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies seized more than a dozen firearms during a domestic violence investigation earlier this year, although ultimately no case was filed, according to a spokesperson for the

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DA: No charges coming from COC audit 

Nearly a year after a law firm turned over a College of the Canyons audit that indicated “potential violations of law” and reporting that $12 million may have been misused, the L.A.

Homicide officials confirm arrest in 2023 murder 

A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official reported the suspect in a 2023 Valencia “cold-case” murder was taken into custody Tuesday.  Vincent Williams, 45, was “arrested this morning” at the

Update: City Council races shape up 

Andrea Zito is not a candidate in District 4; Peter Yahiayan qualified for the District 4 race The deadline to file for the Santa Clarita City Council election passed Friday,

Road-rage suspect takes plea deal 

  A 2025 Valencia road-rage incident with a knife that was caught on video and shared on social media led to a conditional plea deal at the San Fernando Courthouse, according to

Council’s fall priorities: Bouquet, e-bikes and housing 

The Santa Clarita City Council frequently hears from local residents on issues pertaining to economic development, public safety and transportation — and sometimes a combination therein, during its biweekly Tuesday meetings.  While the City

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Suspect in Castaic shooting rejects plea  

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied a request Wednesday to remove a prior conviction for a defendant accused of assault and false imprisonment in allegations from a 2024 armed standoff

Regional Planning Commission OKs 3,600 homes 

The L.A. County Regional Planning Commission unanimously gave final approval Wednesday on Homestead South, a 3,600-home part of the master-planned community formerly known as Newhall Ranch, which is now Valencia by FivePoint. 

Former deputy city clerk files whistleblower suit 

A former deputy Santa Clarita city clerk has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging she faced discrimination, a hostile work environment and whistleblower retaliation.  Tiana Bradley worked for the city for just over a year

Legal action over Wiley Canyon back in court 

A resident trying to stop the Wiley Canyon Project and “specially appearing counsel” on behalf of the project’s interests are expected back in front of a judge Wednesday, according to

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Forecast calls for heat warning 

National Weather Service forecasters are calling for “a pretty extended period of above-normal temperatures” in the 10-day forecast in the Santa Clarita Valley, leading to renewed warnings this summer for

Trial dates shift in Newhall murder case 

A murder trial expected to start next month for the men accused in a June 2024 Newhall murder has been pushed back after a defense motion seeking more time, according to court