Man gets 9 years for shooting off-duty cop
March 11, 2026
The third of three defendants accused in the April 21, 2024, shooting of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer in Valencia took a plea deal Tuesday, according to L.A. County
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Hart High introduces ‘The Lucky Cup’ coffee shop
March 11, 2026
Samantha Nuñez has been a part of the Transitional Learning Center at Hart High School for about four years. The program has helped her navigate life after high school. It’s taught her how to find jobs, manage a budget and learn other skills needed for “how life works out
7 local schools named California Distinguished Schools
March 11, 2026
Seven schools in the Santa Clarita Valley were among the 408 junior high and high schools named as a 2026 California Distinguished School by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, according to a California
Sheriff’s Department says it’s maintaining elevated readiness after FBI alert
March 11, 2026
The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department released a statement Wednesday saying it’s maintaining elevated readiness after the FBI told California police agencies Iran could retaliate against the U.S. for its recent strikes on Iran by attacking the West Coast with drones. A news release from Sheriff
Bicyclist dies in crash with bus
March 11, 2026
A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a city of Santa Clarita Transit bus in Castaic early Wednesday morning, according to an official with the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. The man was approximately 57 years old, according to
City, Development Corp. share jobs picture
March 10, 2026
Kicking off the annual budget discussion in January, Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin once again shared optimism about the city’s economy, which saw a 4% increase in the number
Community celebrates Holi 2026
March 10, 2026
Castaic Lake, a place where people typically go to cool off during hot summer days, was instead filled with multicolored powders in celebration of Holi on Saturday, a Hindu festival of colors that marks
Third annual Eco Film Festival finds its audience for local environmental causes
March 10, 2026
For those in the Santa Clarita Valley fighting its environmental battles – advocates for the unique fish that swim its streams, the forests to its north and east, the quality of its air and water – opportunities to find their audience can be precious. Filmgoers
PHOTOS: Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s “Sock Hop” draws a swinging crowd to the dance floor
March 10, 2026
The SCV Senior Center’s ’50s-themed Sock Hop hosted dozens of seniors in fine midcentury attire, with a playlist featuring Elvis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Attendees were also treated to
LASD: Investigation ongoing into Val Verde dog-bite
March 10, 2026
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said no charges have been filed yet related to their investigation into an incident in which a man was bitten by a dog in Val Verde last
From ensembles to friendships: Golden Valley students build connections through instruments
March 10, 2026
Local jazz bands in the William S. Hart Union High School District awaited their turn to perform for attendees in the Golden Valley High School gym, sharing their love for not only
Photos: Variations of Vessels at SCAA
March 10, 2026
Baskets, sculptures, mixed media, canvases and other forms of art were present during the “Vessels” art reception at the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Saturday. Featuring the works of 21
Collision on I-5 near SR-138 causes hours-long delays
March 10, 2026
A collision involving three semi-trucks caused traffic delays lasting up to two hours on Interstate 5 northbound south of Quail Lake near State Route 138 on Tuesday morning, according to an official with California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. The incident occurred around 5:39 a.m. and involved two big rigs that
Deputies: Woman arrested on suspicion of assault, battery
March 9, 2026
A 23-year-old Newhall woman was arrested on suspicion of felony assault and misdemeanor battery after she was involved in a verbal argument that turned into a physical altercation on the 24300
Deputies: Canyon Country woman arrested on suspicion of child neglect
March 9, 2026
A 38-year-old Canyon Country woman has been arrested on suspicion of felony child neglect after she allegedly left her 3-year-old child at home on the 18000 block of Danielson Street on Sunday evening, according
Photos: Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Dreams & Destinies” concert
March 9, 2026
The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra hosted their “Dreams & Destinies” concert at Canyon High School on Sunday afternoon. Three featured soloists performed with the orchestra during the afternoon. Photos and
Consultant presents survey findings in Saugus superintendent search
March 9, 2026
Education Support Services, the search firm seeking the next superintendent for the Saugus Union School District, shared its community input findings during a governing board meeting following a series of in-person meetings and an
NEVHC celebrates expansion on Soledad Canyon
March 9, 2026
The Northeast Valley Health Corp. celebrated the expansion of its Santa Clarita Valley resources in Canyon Country on Wednesday. The new building adds 7,703 square feet of new clinical space, which includes six new exam
First responders called to La Mesa Junior High second week in a row
March 9, 2026
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a medical emergency call for a student at La Mesa Junior High School on the 26600 block of May Way in Canyon Country, according
Hope Theatre Arts teaches children to ‘believe in their buzz’
March 9, 2026
Hope Theatre Arts hosted its fifth annual space-themed presentation that included a bees-in-space-themed story that was acted out along with three separate activities to teach children about teamwork, positive reinforcement, and communication at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Sunday afternoon. The book