City plans hearing on Sand Canyon Belcaro
June 26, 2026
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning to hold a hearing on the Beclaro in Sand Canyon project, a plan for 341 homes on 193 acres east of Sand Canyon and
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Trump: Iran violated ceasefire with strike on cargo ship
June 26, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating the ceasefire between the United States and the Middle Eastern country following an Iranian drone attack on a cargo
Death toll rises in Venezuela as foreign rescuers arrive
June 26, 2026
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589 people, with 2980 injured, as foreign rescue teams arrived on Friday, two days
Newhall school board censures Robert
June 25, 2026
Board members cite bylaw violations including racist comments A resolution to censure Newhall School District trustee Donna Robert for multiple violations of board bylaws against Superintendent Leticia Hernandez, including discriminatory comments, passed on a 4-1
Judge sets hearing on sanctions for Six Flags
June 25, 2026
The family suing Six Flags Magic Mountain over claims that a 22-year-old died following a ride on the X2 roller coaster has been granted a hearing on sanctions against the multinational theme park
City OKs plan that increases affordable units
June 25, 2026
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a staff recommendation Tuesday intended to help in the transfer of ownership of a Canyon Country apartment complex and add to the city’s affordable housing stock. With a unanimous
Public Health confirms measles case in LA County
June 25, 2026
News release The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People
Gas leak reported at Bridgeport Elementary
June 25, 2026
A gas leak was reported at Bridgeport Elementary School on Thursday, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokeswoman. According to Pauline McGee, units were dispatched to the 23600 block
US official: Crude flows through Hormuz at pre-war levels
June 25, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to levels seen before the outbreak of the Iran war, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
Drug-related overdose deaths drop in LA County
June 25, 2026
News release Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths in Los Angeles County dropped for the third year in a row with a 6% decrease from 2024 to 2025, according to new
SCV Water adopts contingency plan, UWMP
June 25, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s board of directors has adopted two plans that address the agency’s short- and long-term water planning objectives, the agency announced in a news release. These actions help ensure
Suspect arrested in Castaic firearm incident
June 25, 2026
A 26-year-old Castaic man suspected of pointing a firearm at passing vehicles in Castaic on June 18 has been taken into custody, according to a Nixle alert released by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
5.6 magnitude quake hits Northern California
June 25, 2026
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer An earthquake shook Redwood Valley in California at about 8:10 a.m. on Wednesday, preliminarily measuring 5.6 magnitude, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The temblor was centered 11
Twin quakes hit Venezuela; death toll feared to rise
June 25, 2026
By Jill McLaughlin & Melanie Sun Contributing Writers Venezuela was rocked by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday — a 7.2-magnitude quake followed just 39 seconds later by a larger 7.5-magnitude main shock — the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
College Briefs for June 25
June 25, 2026
Local trio named to dean’s list at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2025 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point
Council complains about transparency-law updates
June 24, 2026
A policy change intended to keep Santa Clarita’s public meetings in compliance with state law and “ensure continuity of public participation during technical disruptions” — essentially making sure the city
Hart district announces administrative appointments
June 24, 2026
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointments of a new principal and two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Gwendolyn Delgado has
Election Returns, June 2 Primary (Updated)
June 24, 2026
Newhall school board considers censure of trustee
June 24, 2026
Motion being considered over Robert’s alleged hostile, racist comments about superintendent The Newhall School District governing board is scheduled Thursday to consider a draft censure resolution against Trustee Donna Robert, following a 4-0 vote Tuesday directing legal
LASD attempting to locate Canyon Country teen runaway
June 24, 2026
A 15-year-old Canyon Country teen was categorized as a voluntary runaway, and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is requesting the public’s help in locating him, according to a Nixle alert published on Wednesday afternoon. Damian Vasquez was