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Multiple overdose patients reported at Pitchess

At least three drug-related overdoses were reported at Pitchess Detention Center on Friday, adding to the number of medical emergencies the correctional facility has reported this week.   The report of the most recent set

Garcia bill to support military families gets Democratic co-sponsor

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, recently became the first member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 2650, a bill introduced in April by Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita.  The proposed legislation would “give military spouses with valid professional licenses in

Stern, Senate Dems announce $1 billion wildfire-prevention package, legislation

A group of seven state senators announced Thursday their “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California,” which includes 11 pieces of legislation and a $1 billion budget package geared toward wildfire preparedness and prevention.  Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, who represents parts of Santa Clarita, joined fellow members

Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s almost time to honor the men and women who died serving the country.  Both Los Angeles County and city of Santa Clarita officials

K-9 unit assists CHP in 10-pound meth discovery

A K-9 unit working with officers from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office helped in the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday.   The recovery stemmed from an early-morning patrol on the Interstate 5

More COC classes returning to campus this fall

About 30% of the nearly 2,000 classes being offered at College of the Canyons this fall will be held in-person.  “That’s as of right now,” said Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer, noting the college constantly reviews waitlists to

Vehicle drives off bridge on Soledad Canyon Road

A vehicle drove over the side of a bridge on Soledad Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Canyon Road early Thursday morning.   Los Angeles County Fire units arrived at 8:37 a.m. to find a vehicle in

City Council committee considers workforce housing proposal

The Santa Clarita City Council Development Committee heard a presentation Wednesday morning about a proposal to convert 278 market-rate apartment units into “workforce housing” intended for middle-income workers, such as first responders, teachers

Zero COVID-19 patients at Henry Mayo

For the first time in more than a year, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital says it has no COVID-19 patients hospitalized. The last COVID-19 patient at the hospital was discharged Tuesday,

Man arrested following deputy-involved fight

A man was arrested in Valencia on suspicion he brandished a knife and fought with deputies Tuesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of an