Crime

Criminal report filed after Borton Fire

Criminal intent is suspected in the Borton Fire that occurred in Val Verde Friday night, according to law enforcement officials. “They did take a possible criminal report,” Lt. Eric Lasko

Forward progress stopped on Borton Fire (VIDEO)

Deputies searching for a suspect soon found themselves in a suspected arson investigation Friday, officials said. After sheriff’s deputies set up a containment area on San Martinez Road in Val

Murder trial of convicted killer gets underway

The trial of a convicted killer now accused of murdering former Newhall resident Stephanie Sommers four decades ago is underway. Harold Parkinson, 60, appeared Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Jury selection begins in cold case murder trial

Jury selection got underway Tuesday in the long-awaited trial of convicted killer Harold Anthony Parkinson charged with killing former Newhall resident Stephanie Sommers.  “Jury selection began today and jury trial

One hurt in Newhall crash

One person was injured and taken to the hospital Monday night following a two-vehicle collision in Newhall. Shortly after 7:15 p.m., paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded