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Active shooter training held at Castaic Lake

In an elaborate drill held on the banks of Castaic Lake on Tuesday, approximately 100 men and women of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department participated in an active shooter training, honing

Clerk thwarts theft suspect; deputies make arrest

A 30-year-old Newhall man was arrested on suspicion of trying to steal prophylactics and a bottle of water Monday night from a Castaic convenience store.  A clerk at the 7-Eleven on the 27000

CHP pursuit ends in violent crash

A pursuit that began late Monday evening ended in a violent crash and the need for medical transports, according to law enforcement officials.   The call was first reported near Sierra

Public Health says mask mandate in effect until June

State and county public health officials announced Monday the health officer order requiring face coverings in most public settings won’t expire before June 15, despite updated guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

LASD hosting active shooter drill at Castaic Lake

Sheriff’s Department officials are asking the public to stay clear of Castaic Lake on Tuesday morning due to an active shooter drill that’s being conducted there.  During the drill, people living

Bear spotted in Canyon Country second day in a row

A young bear was spotted for the second time in Canyon Country on Sunday, in a tree on the 29000 block of Dune Lane, and was safely removed from the area by wildlife officials, according to law enforcement

Residents ‘Hit the Trail’ for Bike Safety Month

Cyclists from across the city rode their bikes Saturday morning as part of the city’s Hit the Trail community bike ride.   Riders could start from one of four city-designated locations depending on their desired ride length.   Anne Kamps and

Four-car collision stops traffic on southbound 14, 2 injured

A four-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of Highway 14 near Soledad Canyon Road brought traffic on that route to a standstill Saturday afternoon.  The California Highway Patrol closed all lanes at 3:42 p.m., according to Officer Elizabeth Kravig.  The

CDC funding to support COVID-19 testing at schools

Santa Clarita Valley’s six school districts could receive a little over $7.5 million from Los Angeles County to provide comprehensive COVID-19 screening programs at SCV schools.  That sum is part of a $300 million award from the Centers for Disease Control to

Baby bear stuck in tree in Canyon Country

A baby bear was spotted atop a tree Saturday morning near the intersection of Abelia Road and Grandifloras Road in Canyon Country.  Neighbors gathered around the tree to look at the bear