No formal Planning Commission meeting for February

The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission confirmed it will not formally convene this month, as there are no projects ready for the five-member body to review, according to a city spokeswoman.  The

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County lawyers take aim at Roblox 

Lawyers for L.A. County have filed suit alleging Roblox, a billion-dollar gaming company claiming to be the nation’s largest for kids, is failing to protect children from online predators, according to county officials Thursday.  The move

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Fatal-crash investigation to take months 

A sergeant with the Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail said Tuesday that he understands the demands for justice in a fatal crash, but also that gathering evidence in a complex

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Parent sentenced for child found wandering 

A Valencia woman whose 6-year-old girl was found alone, late at night, running near a major intersection in August pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor, according to Santa Clarita Courthouse

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Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road  

A Los Angeles-based developer is looking to put 100 market-rate assisted-living units for seniors on Tourney Road, across the street from the Kaiser Permanente medical offices and nestled alongside Valencia Country Club.  “The Ivy

Artist's rendering, proposed future Valencia Town Center development. Source: City of Santa Clarita

Council asks questions about mall project 

In the past month, Santa Clarita planners have spent hours talking about their major efforts for 2026-27, first through the city’s annual budget, and then through the announcement of the city’s latest

Rain to begin again late Sunday  

The Santa Clarita Valley forecast is calling for heavy rain next week, which could be joined by thunderstorms, as temperatures are expected to dip into the 40s by the middle of next week

LASD offers condolences, asks for info in double fatal 

Sheriff’s officials Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old on suspicion of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in a fatal crash that left two dead Friday.  A statement issued by the L.A. County

City holds brief talk on community needs  

The Santa Clarita City Council waived the hearing of a city staff report Tuesday on what residents — and more than a few surrounding citizens who responded to the city’s outreach — thought

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Valencia cop’s suit against LAPD delayed 

Attorneys for a Los Angeles Police Department officer from Valencia suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging that it ignored her claims of workplace harassment, are questioning whether the city was engaging in “gamesmanship” in

Suspect held to answer in 2023 Newhall double murder 

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge held a Sylmar man to answer for two murder charges at the preliminary hearing for one of two suspects in the 2023 shooting deaths of Brian Fabrico Chevez and Camron Stokes in

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Thousands of homes part of budget discussion

Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin shared his initial budget outlook Tuesday for the city’s 2026-27 fiscal year with city commissioners and the City Council, and also highlighted a number of upcoming projects adding homes and businesses in the city.