On the afternoon before the Original Saugus Cafe’s closing weekend, the lunch rush extended out the door and down the sidewalk. If the line reduced as tables opened up, newcomers quickly took their place. In the accordion slide
A gas explosion in Castaic a little after 4 p.m. Saturday prompted freeway closures and shelter in place orders, according to multiple first responders, radio dispatch traffic and social media reports. A critical shelter
Two mild morning earthquakes struck to the west of Santa Clarita Saturday morning, the second and third small earthquakes felt in the area this week. According to the U.S. Geological survey, the
A 7-year-old and a 9-year-old were killed in the fatal Thursday afternoon crash on Interstate 5 near Vista del Lago, said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Carlos Burgos-Lopez. Burgos-Lopez said the CHP received a call at 2:56 p.m. about a multi-car crash in the northbound lanes south of Vista
A man was killed after a crash Thursday evening on the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway when another driver crashed into the scene of the accident, according to California Highway Patrol spokesperson Carlos
A 47-year-old Santa Clarita Valley man was arrested early Monday on suspicion of felony domestic violence after allegedly kicking a door in, sending pieces of the damaged wood loose and hitting his girlfriend, according to
The Castaic Union School District governing board elected a new president and clerk during the board’s organizational meeting last week. Laura Pearson was elected president, while Erik Richardson was elected clerk. Vincent Titiriga was elected the “presiding officer in the
The crowd of families that packs Faith Community Church’s patio and backyard area each year for Festividad for Christ gathers mostly on the strength of word of mouth. The Newhall church has seen an average of 500 attendees – and up to around 1,000 at its record-breaker – since its
The Valley Industry Association inaugurated new leadership Friday, giving chair Selina Thomas an emotional goodbye before swearing in the business network’s new board of directors. The 2026 board installation luncheon featured speeches from Thomas and incoming chair Mark Shramek, as well
The College of the Canyons board of trustees failed to come to a majority vote on the selection of the board’s new president Wednesday. The election was tabled until next month. During the board’s annual December
The suspect who set fire to a home on Flowerpark Drive on Saturday is believed to have fled the scene and is being sought by sheriff’s deputies. It wasn’t clear whether the man’s remains were in the home until sometime Monday afternoon,
The Newhall School District governing board selected new officers, including a new president, clerk and clerk pro tem, as part of its annual organizational meeting Tuesday. Rachelle Haddoak was elected the board’s new president, Suzan Solomon was elected clerk, and Isaiah Talley was elected clerk pro tem. All officers were selected unanimously. Haddoak took
https://youtu.be/a0TwuCbewEw The College of the Canyons University Center saw hundreds of families pass through its doors on Saturday, drawn by toys — and a visit from Santa Claus. Hundreds of kids lined up at a single desk in the University Center lobby
A minor earthquake was recorded near Fillmore at about 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. At a magnitude of 3.6, the earthquake is unlikely to have
Santa Clarita Valley residents gathered at the Valencia Marketplace on Friday to watch Santa Clause and local gov. leaders, including Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, pull the official switch lighting this year’s
More than 300 families passed through the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society’s first-ever Polar Express Experience on Saturday. The event combined the popularity of the nonprofit’s Mogul 1629 engine and
A water main break on McBean Parkway that interrupted water service for some nearby residents was repaired Monday evening, but associated road closures won’t be lifted until at least 8
A head-on crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road led to two people being extracted from their cars and taken from the scene for medical care Sunday night, after which California
Promoting children’s literacy is a goal that the Santa Clarita Public Library’s annual Family Literacy Festival has brought to the Santa Clarita Valley with flair for the past 18 years. This year’s circus-themed literacy festival featured booths and entertainers encouraging kids
From the White House to the state capital, employers in California are fielding significant industry shakeups from all sides this year. At the 2026 edition of the annual Employment Law