Canyon Fire: Containment stays at 28%
August 9, 2025
The Canyon Fire has stayed at 28% containment and 5,370 acres as of 9:49 a.m. Saturday, according to a release by the L.A. County Fire Department. All evacuation orders have
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Faces of the SCV: Caricature artist goes from Chipotle to ‘South Park’
August 9, 2025
If you’ve been to the Senses Block Party, the Cowboy Festival or other Santa Clarita city events, you’ve probably seen Jason Gabriel drawing caricatures of guests. The California Institute of
Deputies investigating Costa Brava shooting incident
August 8, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies are investigating reports of a shooting incident that occurred on Costa Brave in Newhall on Thursday night, according to SCV Sheriff’s Station spokesperson Shirley Miller.
Shelter open for Canyon Fire evacuees
August 8, 2025
An evacuation shelter opened Thursday at College of the Canyons’ east gym in Valencia to assist those displaced by the Canyon Fire. According to Tim Honadel, director of International Services
EmPATH offers new help for patients in crisis
August 8, 2025
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is completely rethinking care for patients experiencing mental health crises, officials confirmed this week, leaving service providers excited for a service one expert called “historic.” An
City praises new historical designation
August 8, 2025
Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean said she was wearing “the biggest smile” after the state’s Historical Resources Commission made things official Friday: “La Puerta” is now officially a Point
County Health Department issues air quality advisory
August 8, 2025
Unhealthy air quality has been declared for residents in the Santa Clarita Valley due to the Canyon Fire, which has burned 5,370 acres as of Friday afternoon, according to a
Canyon Fire: 28% containment reported, 5,370 acres burned
August 8, 2025
The Canyon Fire has burned about 5,370 acres and burned toward Castaic High School Friday afternoon, but did not damage the school, according to officials with Ventura County Fire Department.
Former CHP officer pleads not guilty
August 7, 2025
A 43-year-old former California Highway Patrol officer charged wtih 10 counts, including criminal threats and possession of assault weapons, pleaded not guilty on July 30. Brian Timothy Powers, of Castaic,
Power outage in Valencia not caused by ‘Canyon Fire’
August 7, 2025
A power outage in the areas near Copper Hill Drive affected about 1,500 homes on Thursday afternoon, according to officials with Southern California Edison. The power outage is not related
‘Canyon Fire’ triggers evacuations, closes Hasley Canyon Road
August 7, 2025
A brush fire, dubbed the “Canyon Fire,” prompted evacuation orders for Val Verde, Oak Canyon, Hasley Canyon, Romero Canyon and the Golden State-C evacuation zone on Thursday afternoon, according to
Funeral held for Det. Joshua Kelley-Eklund killed in East L.A. explosion
August 7, 2025
A funeral service for Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund is held Thursday morning at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita. Representatives from law enforcement and fire departments
DA charges pursuit suspect with ID fraud
August 7, 2025
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office leveled a handful of charges at a Los Angeles woman arrested by officers with the California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area Office following a brief July
Valladares opens new Valencia office, pledges access and action
August 6, 2025
Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, hosted a grand opening of her office Tuesday evening in Valencia, sharing with a packed room of area dignitaries, business leaders, representatives of law enforcement
From pool days to cool days: lifeguards dive back in
August 6, 2025
For Roland Miller, it started as a summer job in 1979. Many of his former lifeguards at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Valencia said they, too, thought they were just
Coach reports stolen truck full of kids’ soccer gear
August 6, 2025
Friends and supporters of the Santa Clarita Youth Soccer League have shown their care for founder Kevin Morales, starting a fundraising campaign to help him replace several thousand dollars in
Go touch that dial: County passes AC ordinance
August 6, 2025
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a series of changes to keep things cooler for residents in rental units of the unincorporated areas after nearly four hours of discussion
Man arrested on suspicion of felony evading
August 6, 2025
An Agua Dulce man was arrested on suspicion of felony evading on Tuesday evening after a vehicle and foot pursuit, according to a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area
Deputies: Homeless man breaks into recreational area to use stove
August 6, 2025
A 34-year-old homeless man was arrested on suspicion of burglary in the early hours of Monday morning, after he entered a building to use the stove, according to a Santa