8th Grammy nomination secured by COC professor
October 3, 2019
For his students, whether at College of the Canyons or the University of California, Los Angeles, it’s both strange and inspiring for them to look at their professor and think,
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Hart district honors 20 employees as ‘Classified Employee of the Year’
October 3, 2019
After previously acknowledging the district’s teachers of the year, the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board took time to recognize those behind the curtain — the classified
Screenagers: Castaic parents learn about the dangers of the digital age
October 3, 2019
Parents had a conversation about everything from their children’s screen-time habits to their own following a free showing of the documentary “Screenagers” at Castaic Middle School on Wednesday. The screening,
Juan Avalos — U.S. Marine — Afghanistan — Canyon Country
October 3, 2019
“To my cadets, to my young Marines, I tell them they need to be the whole package, the world needs them to be the full package. “Be honest men …
Four arrested in connection with stolen motorcycle report
October 3, 2019
Two men and two women were arrested on a variety of charges early Thursday morning by deputies following up on a stolen motorcycle report. Around 5 a.m., deputies with the
Mental competency of man charged in jogger attack questioned
October 3, 2019
The mental health of a man accused of choking a jogger nearly two years ago was called into question again Thursday when he appeared in court. Colton Ford, 31, described
Infant fall victim airlifted to hospital
October 3, 2019
An infant boy who suffered a head injury in a fall was airlifted to a pediatric hospital in Northridge late Thursday afternoon. The boy, whose identity was not disclosed, was
Charter school changes: Newsom signs Smith’s AB 1507
October 3, 2019
Changes are on the horizon for California’s charter schools after Assemblywoman Christy Smith’s Assembly Bill 1507 received Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature Thursday. The bill, once it takes effect on Jan.
Thursdays@Newhall offers variety of events for October
October 3, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Thursdays@Newhall wraps up its free outdoor events on Main Street in Old Town Newhall at the end of the month. Each Thursday through Oct. 24, beginning at
Salvation Army hosts breakfast to thank volunteers
October 3, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Santa Clarita Councilman Bob Kellar hosted a breakfast to thank local Salvation Army volunteers and board members at Sand Canyon Country Club on Thursday. Kellar extended gratitude
One hurt, taken to hospital, following multi-vehicle crash in Newhall Pass
October 3, 2019
One person was hurt and taken to the hospital Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle traffic collision on Highway 14, near Interstate 5, in the Newhall Pass. The crash happened on
Spending ‘A Day in Their Paws’ at The Brittany Foundation
October 3, 2019
As Sierra, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, wagged her tail, greeting each guest to her kennel at The Brittany Foundation Animal Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter, on Saturday, you could see
1980 murder case headed for readiness hearing
October 3, 2019
Friends and family of a woman killed four decades ago expressed relief that the man accused of killing her was going to trial. That was 16 months ago. Now the
Cars from Paul Walker’s collection join annual televised car auction
October 2, 2019
Cars collected by the late Paul Walker are to be featured in an annual televised car auction. Twenty-one collectible vehicles from the actor’s personal collection have been consigned to Barrett-Jackson’s
Local water officials tackle emerging national problem
October 2, 2019
SCV Water Agency board members discussed ways of tackling the problem of a non-stick chemical suspected of being carcinogenic in 17 agency wells, after being informed of the issue earlier
Smith’s resource fair welcomes 400 at Bella Vida
October 2, 2019
About 400 people filled the Bella Vida senior center Wednesday to receive service information, attend seminars and enjoy each others’ company with a free lunch as part of a resource
Man accused of vehicular manslaughter gets court date
October 2, 2019
Whether lawyers are ready to go to trial in the case of a Palmdale man killed in a highway crash two years ago is the purpose of a court hearing
Two alleged out-of-town street racers arrested
October 2, 2019
Two out-of-towners were arrested this week on suspicion of street racing, allegedly in connection with a “speed contest” not far from where more than 100 people were cited two years
Pop culture portraits with a twist
October 2, 2019
After picking a photo of a pop culture character, Juan Duran, a senior at Canyon High School, got to work drawing. Soon, Duran had sketched out his character in pencil
Boy detained on suspicion of threatening family with knife
October 2, 2019
A boy has been detained by deputies on suspicion of threatening his family at knifepoint in Valencia. Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded