Mountain lion spotted in tree near homes
May 16, 2025
By Kamryn Martell and Katherine Quezada Dozens of people slowly gathered near Cortina Drive and Gravino Road in Valencia on Friday. But what was catching the attention of this growing
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Daughter charged with assault in fork attack on mom
May 16, 2025
A Canyon Country woman is facing three felony counts related to domestic violence after she falsely imprisoned, threatened and then attacked her mother with a fork, according to a criminal
Post-trial deal puts spotlight on deputy’s sentencing
May 16, 2025
A Valencia man is facing unusual legal jeopardy — a federal judge Monday could either: accept a post-trial agreement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office and give him probation, or accept
COC board reflects on climate survey, discusses future
May 16, 2025
Leaders of two employee groups at College of the Canyons spoke Wednesday on the college’s response to the climate survey that was conducted last year, as college officials were set
Faces of the SCV: Army staff sergeant mentors youth, builds better futures
May 16, 2025
When he’s off duty, United States Army Staff Sgt. Johnny Rodriguez of Santa Clarita volunteers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Vital Interventions and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program. The
Brownies plant fire-resistant plants
May 16, 2025
After the Los Angeles wildfires in January, various communities have undertaken efforts to support those affected, while also implementing strategies to help prevent fires in the summer. Girl Scouts Brownie
One person extricated, one arrested on suspicion of DUI
May 16, 2025
One person was extricated after a two-vehicle traffic collision on Ashboro Drive and Whites Canyon Road on Thursday night, according to Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire
COC board delays moving forward on ATC
May 15, 2025
Design services for the on-campus Advanced Technology Center at College of the Canyons are being delayed after governing board members requested further updates on the scope of the project before
Man gets 4 years for domestic violence in plea deal
May 15, 2025
A San Fernando Valley man charged with stalking and terrorizing an ex-girlfriend who lives in Newhall pleaded no contest to a pair of charges Monday, according to L.A. County Superior
Compton man booked at SCV jail on suspicion of murder
May 15, 2025
Homicide investigators confirmed a Compton man booked in lieu of $2 million bail at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was not arrested in connection with a local criminal incident.
Man facing life for sex-crime allegations spanning decades
May 15, 2025
A Woodland Hills man was charged Thursday with 10 counts involving sex crimes against four children that began after a girl spoke out about allegations of abuse in Canyon Country
Council sends sculpture talk to Arts Commission
May 15, 2025
The Santa Clarita City Council is now asking the city’s Arts Commission to weigh in on a call for three statues to honor local first responders at a recreational area.
Sulphur Springs approves 9th inclusive playground
May 15, 2025
An inclusive playground for Canyon Springs Community School was approved on a unanimous decision Wednesday by the Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board. The play structure will cost $289,063
Still soaring: Castaic WWII pilot celebrates 102nd birthday
May 15, 2025
Castaic resident and World War II fighter pilot Kenneth Placek turned 102 years old on Tuesday. He celebrated his birthday among a group of military veterans during a Coffee4Vets meeting
‘Being outside is the best thing ever’: Placerita Nature Center holds open house
May 15, 2025
Alex Nikolovski discovered the Placerita Canyon Nature Center during her college years, shortly after moving to the Santa Clarita Valley. Now, the local nature park has become a haven for
Public Health directs Chiquita to reinstate relief program
May 15, 2025
Less than three months after the Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s relief assistance program was ended, the L.A. County Department of Public Health on Tuesday sent a letter to the landfill’s operators
SCV set to honor fallen heroes in annual Memorial Day tribute
May 15, 2025
The annual Santa Clarita Valley Memorial Day Ceremony is set for Monday, May 26, at Eternal Valley Memorial Park Mortuary in Newhall. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, the
CHP pursuit with possible armed suspect passes through SCV
May 15, 2025
California Highway Patrol Newhall units initiated a pursuit of a possible armed suspect from Bakersfield on Thursday, according to a spokesperson with the CHP Newhall-area Office. The suspect was ultimately
Collision leads to vehicle fire on southbound I-5
May 15, 2025
A traffic collision involving two vehicles led to a vehicle fire at southbound Interstate 5 and McBean Parkway on Thursday morning, according to Howard Tieu, spokesman for the Los Angeles
Residents roiled over dangerous fireworks
May 14, 2025
Plum Canyon resident Lilly Chiang said Wednesday she’s filmed close to 100 incidents of illegal fireworks being set off over the past several years behind her backyard that overlooks Plum