The goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect known for targeting oak trees, has been found in Placerita Canyon and other areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, becoming a growing threat that officials are attempting to mitigate.
By Marisa Kendall Contributing Writer In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program intended to revolutionize the way counties provide mental health care to some of their most vulnerable residents.
Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s office have identified the man who died at the crash scene on the northbound lanes on Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday evening. Estevan Whitfield,
By Ana B. Ibarra Contributing Writer One in a series of stories on new laws taking effect in 2026. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the two minors who were pronounced dead after a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday afternoon. Jorge Preciado, 9, and
One of the lesser-traveled but nonetheless potentially critical emergency routes to and from the Santa Clarita Valley closed down as the result of debris and mudslides from the recent storms in the region, county
A man charged with first-degree murder over the death of a college student in Newhall pleaded not guilty on Christmas Eve during his formal arraignment. Daniel Perlman, attorney for Jack
The Original Saugus Cafe is officially closing its doors after almost 140 years of being in business — making it, as of its final days, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles
The cause of the gas pipe rupture is still under investigation after the pipe broke off and released debris, dirt and gases in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to a news release posted Monday on the Southern California
A 1-year-old child was airlifted after a choking incident on the 20500 block of Soledad Canyon Road on Sunday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
On a winter weekend in Santa Clarita, the most memorable escapes aren’t always the ones wrapped in tinsel and traffic — they’re the odd little surprises hiding in plain sight,
One of the most popular sayings in the United States is “You get what you pay for.” However, in the case of Los Angeles County museums, cultural venues and parks, that saying
California’s abundant parks and preserves offer epic outdoor vistas ranging from soothing seascapes to golden deserts and ancient redwood groves. If you want to immerse yourself in this amazing scenery,
A gas pipe rupture caused 14,200 people to shelter in place near north Ridge Route Road and Pinecrest Place in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to officials with the Los Angeles County
A gas explosion in Castaic a little after 4 p.m. Saturday prompted freeway closures and shelter in place orders, according to multiple first responders, radio dispatch traffic and social media reports. A critical shelter
Two mild morning earthquakes struck to the west of Santa Clarita Saturday morning, the second and third small earthquakes felt in the area this week. According to the U.S. Geological survey, the
While the Santa Clarita City Council chose a familiar face as mayor for 2026, there will definitely be new leadership to light up Main Street by next Christmas. After Mayor
A 46-year-old man was detained by Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies in Valencia on Wednesday night after vandalizing a store at the 24300 block of Magic Mountain Parkway, according to Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the
After a week of heavy rain during the holiday festivities, the atmospheric river is finally letting up going into the weekend. Leftovers may be the theme this week, as “leftover”
The Santa Clarita City Council approved about $10 million in street changes at its last meeting of the year, signing off on plans to build a multiway stop in Newhall,