Katherine Solomon’s second grade students at Emblem Academy wrote a book review on the books they received from Caroline Regan’s seventh grade class at Rio Norte Junior High School. Courtesy of Katherine Solomon.
An L.A. County Superior Court judge denied a mental health diversion program for a former California Highway Patrol officer arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and gun charges after more than one
The city of Santa Clarita said Thursday there was no opening date yet planned for its newest bike park, but city officials said they do expect it to open early
A public comment during the Saugus Union School District’s governing board organizational meeting on Tuesday called for an independent safety audit and a district-wide emergency protocol for missing students, after a child was found
The discussion around Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s latest plan to address a leachate spill drew another violation but no financial penalty for the landfill, which closed off local assistance for impacted residents months ago despite multiple indicators the problems are worsening.
The 22-year-old Garden Grove man accused of murdering a California Institute of the Arts senior in her Newhall apartment was held to answer at a preliminary hearing in Department I
The fifth annual Santa Clarita International Film Festival was held over the weekend at Laemmle Newhall with this year’s theme focused on Filipino culture. Lisa deSouza, founder and executive director of SCIFF, said she
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
Celebrating two decades — or 20 years — since its establishment, one could think that “2” is a lucky number for Troop 2222. Focusing on building character, leadership and even producing 78
Two people suffered major injuries on the northbound side of Interstate 5 at Magic Mountain Parkway in an early-morning crash Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. A three-vehicle collision shut down the I-5 at approximately
The number-crunchers at Santa Clarita City Hall have some good news to report in the annual midyear budget picture: The city now expects to receive nearly $5 million more than
A Newhall man wanted for an outstanding domestic violence warrant was arrested by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies on suspicion of a “ghost gun” charge Monday, according to L.A. County Sheriff’s
It’s the season of giving, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley James T. Ventress Clubhouse got an opportunity to share the holiday magic on Wednesday with a large donation of toys. The SCV Boys
Imagine a world of “Spotify Wrapped,” but for your browser. In an effort to create an add-on for Mozilla Firefox, that’s what local resident and recent California State University, Monterey Bay graduate, Taimur
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
A thumb drive full of evidence could prove important in a yearslong lawsuit that alleged former local Realtor Mike Bjorkman committed multiple sexual assaults that were covered up by the billion-dollar real estate firm that employed him. A federal judge granted an
The Santa Clarita Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends hosted its 24th annual Candlelight Remembrance Program for children, grandchildren and siblings who were taken too soon at BethlehemSCV on Sunday evening. The evening featured a walkway
The Saugus Union School District’s governing board named Matthew Watson as the 2026 board president during Tuesday’s organizational meeting following numerous public comments supporting a different board member to take the position. Watson was chosen in a 4-1 vote with governing board
Ever wondered where “waste” goes after it is flushed down the toilet? On a recent Saturday, the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District, part of the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, held a tour at the Valencia Water Reclamation Plant to show members of the