Gas prices see big 1-week hike
September 21, 2023 10:04 pm
By Katherine Quezada and Perry Smith If you noticed that filling up at the pump in the last couple of weeks has left your pocketbook feeling a little lighter than
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Schiavo, Wilk discuss optimism, plans for their districts
September 21, 2023 4:33 pm
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, gave an update this week regarding legislation he coauthored on Cemex and a pair of education bills, as well as a lesson he’s learned
Planning approves industrial center tattoo studio
September 20, 2023 6:55 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a local tattoo artist’s one-off studio space in the Valencia Industrial Center. The commission also delayed a review of an application for
Murder charges filed in deputy’s killing
September 20, 2023 4:08 pm
Suspect pleads not guilty by reason of insanity; Fiancée speaks in emotional news conference: ‘the best guy I’ve ever met’ During an emotional news conference attended by members of the
Shooting suspect pleads not guilty; faces one count of murder, enhancements
September 20, 2023 11:45 am
The man accused of killing Palmdale Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer will face one count of murder, as well as special enhancements with respect to the weapon detectives believe was used
Charges expected Wednesday in deputy’s murder
September 19, 2023 3:23 pm
The man accused in Saturday’s killing of Palmdale Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, which Sheriff Robert Luna described as a “cowardly” ambush murder, is expected to be charged in an Antelope
Saugus Union School District reschedules special meeting
September 19, 2023 11:33 am
The Saugus Union School District governing board announced Tuesday a special meeting scheduled for that evening has been moved, due to an inadvertent mistake in Monday’s notice of the meeting,
Coworkers describe hardworking training officer
September 18, 2023 7:10 pm
Colleagues of Palmdale Sheriff’s Station Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer praised the attitude and professionalism of the West Ranch High School graduate who was gunned down Saturday in his patrol vehicle in
Planning to consider cell tower, tattoo studio
September 18, 2023 6:33 pm
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission isn’t expected to resolve a months-old request to put another wireless tower in Saugus at its Tuesday meeting, but there is a recommendation for a
SUSD board member announces plan to step down
September 18, 2023 5:26 pm
The Saugus Union School District announced Monday afternoon that Cassandra Love is stepping down from the district’s governing board next month. SUSD Superintendent Colleen Hawkins shared a statement from Love
LASD: Sheriff’s captain relieved of duty
September 18, 2023 2:05 pm
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Wednesday that a high-ranking captain was relieved of duty on Sept. 11, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation. Officials with the Sheriff’s
City bus workers vote to authorize strike
September 15, 2023 6:25 pm
Following nearly a year of protracted negotiations, Teamsters Local 572 has notified MV Transportation that its workers have authorized a strike, according to an email Friday from Lea Campos, communications
SCV EDC Outlook hears talk of future, need for innovation
September 15, 2023 5:14 pm
“A-HA” moments,” networking opportunities and, of course, the forecast, were all talking points at the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp.’s Economic Outlook, an annual tradition that shares innovative
Officials confirm landfill odors present at Live Oak Elementary
September 15, 2023 3:27 pm
A South Coast Air Quality Management District official issued a notice of violation for Chiquita Canyon Landfill odors being detected at Live Oak Elementary School after more than 150 complaints
Saugus schools host frank discussion on bullying, language
September 14, 2023 8:36 pm
Saugus Union School District Superintendent Colleen Hawkins shared a series of earnest conversations she had with local fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders in a board presentation that drew praise from board
Construction site evacuated after gas main is hit
September 13, 2023 6:15 pm
A gas main break during construction on Whites Canyon Road in Canyon Country led to traffic controls and an evacuation of the site Wednesday afternoon, according to officials. The location
Environmentalist group appeals approval of Sterling Ranch project
September 13, 2023 4:22 pm
An environmentalist group and a pair of residents are appealing the Sept. 1 approval of Sterling Ranch, a housing development expected to bring 222 single-family lots and a pair of
City discusses arts programs, outreach, public works
September 13, 2023 4:19 pm
Santa Clarita City Council members discussed Tuesday an annual update from the city’s Arts Commission on the city’s priorities for public art works, outreach and programming for the next
Council suggests Smyth for homelessness committee
September 12, 2023 9:23 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday recommended Councilman Cameron Smyth to the L.A. County Executive Committee on Homelessness, a group proposed by 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger back in
City Council approves speed-limit adjustments
September 12, 2023 9:06 pm
The Santa Clarita City Council approved speed-limit changes for more than a dozen stretches of road and approved sheriff’s deputies’ ability to keep their radar guns at the ready during