Heavy rain, wind expected on New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2022
Drivers going through the Newhall Pass or the grapevine can expect wet and windy conditions on New Year’s Eve — but road closures aren’t in the forecast, according to the National
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SCV elementary districts’ state test scores decline
December 30, 2022
The state Department of Education released its state assessment data, and overall test scores indicate a decline in English and mathematics at all grade levels including for elementary students in
Expectations – the biggest holiday stressor
December 30, 2022
The holidays are generally perceived as a joyous time to celebrate all that is good — gathering with family, reminiscing on memories and filling a room with laughter. However, for
Off-road team deputies test eBikes in the SCV
December 30, 2022
Better handling. Easier maneuverability. And perhaps almost as important in this line of work, they add the element of surprise. Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Off-Highway Vehicle
Old Town Junction honored as 21st Senate District’s Small Business of the Month
December 30, 2022
By Rylee Holwager and Perry Smith Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored chef Daniel Otto’s restaurant The Old Town Junction as December’s Small Business of the Month with a Senate
Legislature’s GOP leadership calls for fiscal reform
December 29, 2022
While Democratic lawmakers recently committed to continuing social programs despite reports of an anticipated $25 billion deficit, GOP lawmakers decried the spending priorities set by the supermajority on the other
Public Health delivers final briefing of the year
December 29, 2022
Delivering her final press briefing of the year, LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer expressed cautious optimism on COVID-19 numbers for winter, but stressed the importance of preventative measures.
Cold weather alert issued for SCV following cool temperatures, rain and wind
December 29, 2022
The LA County Public Health Department issued a cold-weather alert affecting the Santa Clarita Valley for Monday, with weather experts predicting a weekend full of cooler temperatures, rain and wind.
$24B projected budget deficit may test California’s resolve to grow safety net amid recession
December 29, 2022
By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang CalMatters Writers California faces a projected deficit next year even if the nation avoids a recession. Despite the expected shortfall, policymakers say they’ll maintain spending
Stamps to increase in price starting Jan. 22
December 29, 2022
The United States Postal Service has announced price increases due to operating expenses and a lack of revenue, although some postal parcels are expected to decrease. The increase and decrease
Hundreds of new laws to take effect Jan. 1
December 29, 2022
In the last 12 months, legislators were busy. Every year, hundreds of new laws take effect in California, and 2022 was no exception. There were 997 laws chaptered, according to
SCV resident, veterans ally Chuck Morris dies at 87
December 28, 2022
Santa Clarita resident Chuck Morris, a Korean War veteran and a regular supporter of veterans’ activities in the Santa Clarita Valley, died of heart failure at the age of 87
Deputies investigate catalytic converter theft, arrest suspect
December 28, 2022
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grand theft after attempting to steal a catalytic converter in Canyon Country, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. Deputies responded
Station deputies don aprons, serve up coffee, community engagement at Starbucks
December 28, 2022
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were meeting, greeting and even doling out the whip cream Wednesday at the Starbucks in Canyon Country, near the intersection of Camp Plenty and
Newhall resident arrested on suspicion of burglary
December 28, 2022
A 33-year-old Newhall resident was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of burglary, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. Deputies received a call in regards to a possible burglary at
Rain and cool temperatures expected throughout the week
December 27, 2022
The National Weather Service forecasted rain and low temperatures with lows in the 40s throughout the week and it’s anticipated to clear up on New Year’s Eve for much of
LASD: Suspect sought in rape allegation
December 27, 2022
A detective with the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Unit confirmed Tuesday a suspect sought on suspicion of rape has been wanted since September. On Aug. 31, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
Arts Commission discusses plans for new year
December 27, 2022
Roughly six years into a 10-year Arts Master Plan for Santa Clarita, members of the city’s Arts Commission met recently to discuss plans for 2023 and to discuss the progress
Buried treasure: California politicians stash $35 million in leftover campaign cash
December 27, 2022
By Alexei Koseff and Ben Christopher CalMatters Politics Writers It has been nearly eight years since Bill Lockyer held elected office in California. For more than four decades, he climbed the
Deputies preventively detain man poised to jump off bridge
December 27, 2022
A man was reportedly attempting to jump off a bridge in Santa Clarita on Tuesday morning, but Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies were able to take him into their