Castaic Animal Care Center getting new name
April 21, 2026
The Castaic Animal Care Center is getting a new name during a ceremony on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the shelter. The new name will be Santa Clarita Valley Animal Care Center.
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Newhall School District personnel recognized with California School Administrators awards
April 21, 2026
Newhall School District personnel were recognized during Tuesday’s governing board meeting last week, for being named 2025-26 Santa Clarita Valley Association of California School Administrators Award recipients. The award recognizes students, administrators and community organizations for their
Man identified in 14 freeway incident
April 21, 2026
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have identified the man who was found unresponsive in a vehicle facing sideways in the HOV lane on the southbound State Route 14 north of Via
Chuckwagon travels through time at Cowboy Festival
April 21, 2026
Bill Schonhorst has had his chuckwagon for about 15 years after he bought it from a friend. A chuckwagon, according to Schonhorst, has its roots in ranching and is like a pickup truck today. “Well, they start out as a farm wagon on the
City committee to take another look at budget
April 20, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council’s Budget Committee is meeting Tuesday to discuss an update on the city’s spending plan for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. The Santa
Canyon Country man pleads guilty to federal charges in crime tourism case
April 20, 2026
News release LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clarita Valley man pleaded guilty Monday to federal criminal charges, including facilitating a crime tourism group of South Americans and other individuals who committed burglaries and
LASD arrests suspect in alleged assault at Whole Foods
April 20, 2026
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials have arrested a man they believed to be responsible for a sexual assault reported inside the Whole Foods Market in Valencia last month. Using security footage and testimony
History Experiences: The Hart Mansion and Mummies
April 19, 2026
The latest in historical encounters in Los Angeles County include a trio of new exhibits, including the long-awaited reopening of the William S. Hart Mansion in Hart Park, a chance
Finding the Right Summer Camp
April 19, 2026
By Georgia Del Favero There are more than 20,000 summer camps in the United States, each one of them with its own unique benefits, challenges and quirks. From day to sleep-away, specialty to broad-based,
Celebrating Earth Day
April 19, 2026
Locals are gearing up for a slate of hands-on Earth Day events this April, from citywide neighborhood cleanups to family-friendly festivals packed with yoga, live music and eco-crafts. These gatherings honor the
30th Cowboy Festival brings history, beauty and the weirdness of the west together
April 18, 2026
The Western edge of the U.S. continent was the site of a slow-moving cultural and political explosion that lasted hundreds of years. These days, we call that moment in history the Wild West,
Saugus board set to vote on superintendent Tuesday
April 17, 2026
The Saugus Union School District’s new superintendent is anticipated to be appointed next week, assuming there’s a majority vote by the governing board during Tuesday’s closed session meeting. If a new CEO is voted in, the district is scheduled to host a set of
Senses Block party returns for 2026 season
April 17, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita’s Senses Block Party returned for the 2026 season on Thursday night with this month’s theme titled “On the Ranch” as a pre celebration to the 30th annual Cowboy Festival set
Walk of Western Stars honors Gary Combs and the Happy Family
April 17, 2026
To kickstart the cowboy festivities scheduled for this weekend, the city of Santa Clarita unveiled two of its newest Walk of Western Stars honorees in Old Town Newhall on Thursday evening. This year’s inductees
Friendly Valley’s emergency preparedness group holds expo
April 17, 2026
In the event of a major disaster near Friendly Valley, members would likely have to shelter in place — and organize quickly. That’s why having a plan is especially important for the members of the 11 homeowners associations that make up the Santa Clarita retirement community,
City Council approves 5% pay hike
April 17, 2026
Despite a bit of grumbling from the current Santa Clarita City Council, three of the four members present Tuesday decided to raise the salary of the future City Council by
Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation
April 17, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida Ballroom stage was the site of an atypically international music performance Saturday evening. Lit up by several rows of candlelight, local pianist and music program head Oksana Kolesnikova, followed by Iranian musician Ardeshir Farah
Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained
April 17, 2026
A fire dubbed the Otis fire broke out on the north side of Interstate 5 near Edison Road in Newhall Friday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. The fire had spread to 1 acre around 5 p.m., with L.A.
Vehicle fire shuts down street
April 17, 2026
A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in
COC celebrates iCUE renaming in memory of Cusumano
April 16, 2026
The College of the Canyons culinary program is all about giving the students driven by initiative exactly what they need to succeed as working chefs, bakers and sommeliers. That’s according to Gary