Hate crimes up in county, down in SCV
September 25, 2019
A group monitoring hate crimes reports Los Angeles County saw its largest number of hate crimes in 10 years — but largely, not in the Santa Clarita Valley, which has
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County honors Smokey Bear, then and now
September 25, 2019
Smokey Bear, icon of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, received special attention Tuesday from county supervisors recognizing 75 years of getting out the “prevent wildfires” message.
SCV man accused of lewd acts with a child faces 3rd trial
September 25, 2019
A former Disney executive accused of lewd acts with a child faces his third trial on the same allegations beginning next month. For the second time in just over a
Large debris fire near Gorman prompts large response
September 25, 2019
Bulldozers and water-dumping aircraft were deployed for a large debris fire burning near the Kern County line late Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to reports of what was initially reported as
One person detained in Stevenson Ranch gun call
September 25, 2019
One person was taken into custody mid-afternoon Wednesday after local sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of someone seen with a gun in a neighborhood of Stevenson Ranch. No shots were
City Council vote advances pay raise to second reading
September 25, 2019
After some debate, the Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday for a council member salary increase of 10% over the next four years — a gradual wage increase to take
West Ranch girls volleyball beats Valencia in five competitive games
September 24, 2019
In the fifth game of a match against Valencia, West Ranch had the momentum. It was just hidden for a few moments. Trailing by two points, the Wildcats broke for
Singles play leads Valencia girls tennis to victory over Hart
September 24, 2019
The Valencia girls tennis singles players set the tone early on Tuesday, sweeping all three of their first-round opponents and drove the team to a 14-4 win to beat Hart
No train ticket, no fare, no clothes
September 24, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies detained a naked man who was a Lancaster-bound Metrolink train passenger who, according to train officials, allegedly became unruly when the conductor asked him for his ticket.
SCV deputies arrest suspect wanted by LAPD
September 24, 2019
Following a traffic stop Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a burglary suspect wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, deputies pulled over
County supervisors vote for LASD deputies to wear body cameras
September 24, 2019
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are expected to be equipped with body cameras soon after county supervisors voted for them unanimously Tuesday. For local deputies, wearing the
Two hurt when motorcycle hits deer near Gorman
September 24, 2019
Two motorcycle riders were hurt, one of them seriously Tuesday, after their motorcycle collided with a deer near Gorman. It was not immediately known which of the two motorcycle riders
Pedestrian struck by vehicle near the mall, taken to hospital
September 24, 2019
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday near the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall and taken to the hospital. The traffic collision happened shortly after 3:50 p.m. on McBean
Four men arrested in connection with Fair Oaks burglaries
September 24, 2019
Four men were arrested on suspicion of burglary Monday, accused of breaking into several vehicles in the neighborhood of Fair Oaks Ranch. Detectives with two specialty units of the Santa
‘Ask a Nurse’ program begins at Bella Vida
September 24, 2019
By Raychel Stewart Bella Vida senior center began a new service for its clients Tuesday, providing free wellness checks and one-on-one conversations with nurses from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital from
Man accused of injuring spouse, child abuse, pleads not guilty
September 23, 2019
A Canyon Country man accused of injurying his spouse, child abuse and other crimes pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against him. David Charles, 58, faces two counts of
Newhall man accused of assaulting roommate
September 23, 2019
A Newhall man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of battery causing great bodily injury for allegedly punching his female roommate several times in the head. Galin Petkov, 41, was arrested
Supervisors consider body cams for deputies
September 23, 2019
County supervisors are expected to vote on a motion Tuesday calling for sheriff’s deputies to begin wearing body cameras. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, the body-worn cameras would
Valencia hotel owners to pay $110k over minimum wage violations
September 23, 2019
Dozens of workers at Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags won a $110,000 settlement between the owners of the chain-branded hotel over minimum wage violations, Los Angeles County officials announced.
Red Cross to host blood drives across Santa Clarita
September 23, 2019
Donating blood is a popular way for people to give back to their communities and potentially save lives, and the American Red Cross plans to host several blood drives across Santa Clarita.