Community unites in ‘Day of Service’ for others
January 18, 2025
Rlynn Smith-Thomas from the Santa Clarita Valley NAACP asked a room of volunteers to find a nearby stranger and ask what a day of service looks like to them. Those
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One woman’s grief to harmony
January 18, 2025
Judy Unger was 15 years old the first time she picked up a guitar and wrote her first original song, titled “You’re Not the One” following a recent breakup. Years
CHP officers seek more evidence in GoPro
January 17, 2025
California Highway Patrol officers are seeking additional evidence for their investigation into a pursuit last month of a 27-year-old Lancaster motorcyclist they say ran from a traffic break after some
Suspect in bathroom-filming investigation wants camera back
January 17, 2025
A local chiropractor being sued over allegations he filmed people using the unisex bathroom in his office is saying the Sheriff’s Department should give him his camera, computer and cellphone
Pair sentenced in Val Verde kidnapping, torture
January 17, 2025
A couple who kidnapped and tortured a woman in a horrific dayslong crime spree that began in a Val Verde trailer March 13 and ended three days when the victim
Ahuja sworn in as Hart district governing board member
January 17, 2025
Newly sworn-in William S. Hart Union High School District governing board member Aakash Ahuja said he was happy to finally take his seat at the dais during Wednesday’s meeting, but
31 years ago: Jan. 17, 1994
January 17, 2025
Friday, Jan. 17, marks the 31st anniversary of the 1994 earthquake, commonly known as the Northridge Earthquake, that caused widespread destruction and isolated the Santa Clarita Valley as bridges and
SSUSD reviews Skyline school schematic design
January 16, 2025
The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board reviewed a preliminary schematic design for the future elementary school site going in the Skyline Ranch community on Wednesday night. Scott Gaudineer,
First homes for Sand Canyon Plaza underway
January 16, 2025
An Orange County home builder branching out into Santa Clarita is building the first phase of Sand Canyon Plaza with land the developer closed escrow on less than two weeks
LA city, county officials provide final daily wildfire update
January 16, 2025
Los Angeles County and city officials held their last consecutive daily press conference in connection to the Los Angeles wildfires on Thursday, providing updates on recovery efforts and rebuilding. The
Assault suspect pleads not guilty
January 16, 2025
A man accused of several violent assaults against his ex-girlfriend in her Newhall home pleaded not guilty to eight charges at his Jan. 8 arraignment. Prosecutors have alleged Miguel “Mike”
Deputies respond to report of arson in Castaic
January 16, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to an arson call that went out at 1:34 p.m. Thursday for the 31800 block of Lake Hughes Road in Castaic, according to
New Vasquez Rocks documentary aims to promote stewardship
January 16, 2025
This particular influencer waited for the skies to turn black, and then he made his way into Vasquez Rocks Natural Area with a gas can, something he could use to
Local man’s love for Ukrainians keeps his nonprofit busy
January 16, 2025
Santa Clarita resident Joseph White, 28, lived in Ukraine for 18 years before coming back to the United States to go to college. His parents have been missionaries in Ukraine
Child & Family Center donation drive seeks to help fire victims
January 15, 2025
Twenty minutes before the scheduled 3 to 6 p.m. donation drop-off time slot, the Child & Family Center in Santa Clarita already had several tables full of items to help
City Council names commission appointees
January 15, 2025
With new Santa Clarita City Council terms for Patsy Ayala in District 1 and Jason Gibbs in District 3 underway, the appointments came Tuesday for eight scheduled city commission vacancies
Residents share SCE gripes with City Council
January 15, 2025
After a half-dozen local Southern California Edison customers aired grievances Tuesday to the Santa Clarita City Council, city officials said the city has been in talks with the utility for
County officials outline road to rebuilding after fires
January 15, 2025
As winds are winding down after a tumultuous week in Los Angeles County, there has been progress in containing the three major fires that have continued to burn. According to
City keeps council vote for mayoral selection
January 15, 2025
Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda said Tuesday he was striking a deal for the sake of City Council unity and to bury any perceived ill will: He’ll support Councilwoman Marsha
Firefighters handle structure fire in Castaic
January 15, 2025
Firefighters with the L.A. County Fire Department handled a structure fire Wednesday afternoon at a shopping center near The Old Road in Castaic, according to officials. Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the 31000