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Pride Month dinner fundraiser supports LGBTQ community

Hundreds attended the LGBTQ+ fundraiser and pride celebration at Bridgeport Marketplace’s Rustic Burger House, which was decorated in Pride colors, Wednesday evening.   The event, organized by PFLAG SCV, kicked off a series of events

Metro allocates funds for street rehab

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority allocated $9.57 million to the city of Santa Clarita Thursday morning for street improvements.  The city has budgeted to use the state Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds to support the 2021-22 Supplemental Overlay and Slurry Seal Program, according to

J-Team deputies seize narcotics during traffic stop

While conducting a Valencia traffic stop Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies found a woman in possession of approximately 2 ounces of heroin and other contraband. Deputies from the

Juvie camp plan shared amid local concerns

During a public meeting held by the Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Community Advisory Committee, proponents and opponents voiced their positions on the plan to transfer all juvenile offenders to two camps in Saugus. 

Triple-digit temps return to SCV

An extreme heat warning has been issued for Saturday through Tuesday, with weather officials projecting triple-digit temperatures to return to the Santa Clarita Valley. Temperatures are set to start increasing

LASD: Scudder, Scott not ready for inmates

Two Saugus camps that are intended to house L.A. County’s violent juvenile offenders would need major security improvements in order to do so, according to a report from the Sheriff’s

Residents, City Council voice concerns about juvenile inmate plan

The JJCC Community Advisory Committee meeting is open to the public and scheduled to begin Thursday, June 24 at 2 p.m. To join the meeting, visit https://probation.lacounty.gov/juvenile-justice-coordinating-council/. Instructions for making public comment are listed on the

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Deputy-involved shooting results in dog being shot

An aggressive dog was killed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy responding to a landlord-tenant dispute in Acton on Wednesday, according to law enforcement officials.   The shooting was first reported at approximately 1 p.m. on

Containment set up for burglary suspect

A containment was set up and a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday in Canyon Country following a foot pursuit with a man wanted on suspicion of burglary.  The call for a containment came

City upset over state plan to move juvenile offenders to Saugus

The Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to oppose a state-appointed committee’s decision to move juvenile offenders to Camp Joseph Scott and Camp Kenyon Scudder in Saugus.  Council members directed city staff to draft a letter expressing the city’s position to the Juvenile

Valencia resident celebrates 100 years

Santa Clarita’s newest centenarian is Shirley June Thelin, who celebrated the occasion of her 100th birthday Saturday surrounded by friends and several generations of family.  Thelin was smiling throughout her party, which was organized by her

The William S. Hart Union High School District office

Hart OKs budget, facing $8.9M shortfall

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board approved a budget for the 2021-22 school year last week that details an $8.9 million deficit for the district.   However, the district’s chief business officer said Tuesday school leaders are