Firefighters handle vegetation fire
June 7, 2024 9:15 pm
L.A. County Fire Department officials responded to a 4- to 5-acre vegetation fire that broke out Friday night near the intersection of Valle Del Oro and Alder Street in Newhall.
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Valencia chiropractor arrested in hidden-camera investigation
June 7, 2024 4:02 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Valencia chiropractor who was identified as a suspect in the investigation of a hidden camera found in the bathroom of the office
City sources: Massive studio project stopped
June 7, 2024 3:52 pm
Progress on an international movie studio’s billion-dollar plans for the gateway to Placerita Canyon has stopped, according to several city of Santa Clarita sources with knowledge of the plans who
CHP officers arrest man after report of freeway shooting
June 7, 2024 11:15 am
California Highway Patrol officers from the Newhall and Altadena stations arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after an off-duty deputy called in a report that he was shot
HazMat responds to Pilot over smoking barrel
June 6, 2024 8:45 pm
A Hazardous Materials Team from the L.A. County Fire Department responded to a call Thursday evening involving a 55-gallon drum that was “off-gassing” at the Pilot Travel Center on Castaic
Deputies respond to pair of arson fires
June 6, 2024 6:45 pm
After dealing with a series of fires Wednesday afternoon, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies reported two “rubbish fires” early Thursday morning. Station officials said investigators have not found any
Valencia mom wins $2.15M in CHP-discrimination case
June 6, 2024 11:22 am
A jury Wednesday provided a measure of vindication for a Valencia single mom and California Highway Patrol lieutenant who claimed the agency’s discriminatory attitudes prevented her promotion to captain. Lt.
Judge denies Chiquita closure petition, leaves window for another try
June 5, 2024 3:52 pm
An L.A. County Superior Court judge denied Wednesday an attempt by Castaic and Val Verde residents trying to shut down Chiquita Canyon Landfill, but left open a door for the
Scout helps SCV Food Pantry with storage
June 4, 2024 5:19 pm
The lifting, sawing, painting, sweating and building that had been going on for some time at the Kaladjikian house in Saugus came to a rewarding conclusion Friday in Newhall. The
Developer to conduct outreach on Wiley Canyon project
June 4, 2024 5:07 pm
A developer is hosting a pair of community meetings next week on the former Smiser Mule Ranch property, which has been proposed for a 379-unit mixed-use development with a senior
Station discusses data-driven approach on crime
June 3, 2024 5:20 pm
Addressing crime trends in the third-largest city in L.A. County involves a myriad of resources that come from throughout the nation’s largest sheriff’s department, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
SCV captain discusses station response times
June 3, 2024 10:59 am
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station handles about 93,000 calls and self-generated activity per year — an average daily clip of nearly 255 — with staffing about 65% to 70%
City crime rate sees double-digit jump so far in 2024
May 31, 2024 4:29 pm
While most categories of violent crimes are down in the Santa Clarita Valley, property crimes are way up, which led to a significant statistical spike in Part-I crimes for an
Simi Valley man due back in court for fatal DUI
May 31, 2024 4:26 pm
A Simi Valley man is due back in court next month after pleading not guilty to two felony counts related to a fatal crash Sunday that left a man dead
Woman reported missing, last seen near COC campus
May 31, 2024 10:48 am
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are investigating a report of a 19-year-old woman whose family said she hasn’t been seen since 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Deputies are asking anyone who
Covington Group hosts groundbreaking for industrial warehouse
May 31, 2024 10:30 am
The promise of more industrial warehouse space to meet growing demand was cause for a celebration in Saugus Thursday among the collection of Santa Clarita Valley business leaders at the
AV pursuit ends at Golden Valley
May 30, 2024 3:41 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested three men after a pursuit that started in the Antelope Valley came to a swift conclusion in the SCV, according to officials. Local
Case continued for Saugus woman charged in fentanyl OD
May 30, 2024 10:54 am
A 25-year-old Saugus woman who has pleaded not guilty to two charges connected to the death of an 18-year-old Santa Clarita Valley resident is due back in court in July,
Chiquita Canyon hosting in-person sessions to provide help for relief fund Friday, Saturday
May 29, 2024 5:22 pm
Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials announced community meetings for Friday and Saturday intended to give information about its relief program, which was the source of much discussion at the recent Community
City approves $6.5M for road work
May 29, 2024 5:16 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council reviewed and renewed one of its biggest annual public safety investments Tuesday — its overlay and slurry seal program. Previously, a city official likened it