Passenger ID’d from fatal collision
March 3, 2025
Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner have identified the man who died in the solo vehicle collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Market Street in Newhall early
Crime
Crime
At least one arrested on suspicion of arson
March 1, 2025
At least one person was arrested on suspicion of arson after deputies responded to a fire started by transients in the Santa Clara River in Canyon Country on Saturday afternoon,
Deputies investigate burglary at closed Claim Jumper
February 28, 2025
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed one person was in custody in connection with a deputy’s “observational arrest” while on patrol Thursday evening, the station’s watch deputy said
Captain discusses use-of-force stats
February 28, 2025
Mental health and substance abuse issues or a combination of the two are the most common factors in use-of-force incidents for Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies, Capt. Justin Diez
LASD: One injured in accidental gun discharge
February 28, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said Friday no one was arrested, and no major injuries were reported after an accidental gun discharge north of Newhall Ranch Road and west
Man arrested after solo vehicle collision in Castaic
February 27, 2025
A 41-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of any drug and a felony warrant after being involved in a solo car
Hearing set for man accused in break-in
February 26, 2025
A Santa Clarita Valley man accused of breaking into a Sand Canyon home with the intent to commit sexual assault in February 2024 has his preliminary hearing set for April.
Twisted Kazuyo debunks 2nd break-in
February 26, 2025
Twisted Kazuyo owners were initially told by a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy that their restaurant looked to be a victim of another burglary, a week after they were
DA: Pitchess deputy part of drug-smuggling ring
February 25, 2025
Indictment lists 18 suspects, Mexican Mafia ties in ‘sophisticated’ operation to deliver drugs to jails The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office announced a 26-count indictment centered around a “sophisticated drug
Rail companies beef up security as freight heists increase
February 25, 2025
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer Brazen criminals continue to target the country’s railroads despite proactive efforts to combat cargo theft, according to law enforcement. This month, federal authorities in Arizona indicted
Three restaurants report window smashes
February 24, 2025
Two more local restaurants reported on Monday morning that they had their windows smashed and Twisted Kazuyo was targeted again as the recent rash of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries continues, according
Westridge neighborhood watch combats influx of burglaries
February 23, 2025
Frustrated Westridge residents have come together to form a neighborhood watch group to combat and protect their neighbors from the influx of burglaries they’ve experienced since last year. On Saturday,
Deputies investigating grabbing allegation at Residence Inn
February 21, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a potential “unlawful detention” at the Residence Inn in Valencia, which involved a report of a man holding a member of the
Pursuit reaches speeds of 130 mph, ends in crash
February 21, 2025
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of felony evading on Tuesday night by California Highway Patrol officers after they engaged in a high-speed pursuit before the vehicle and a
Deputies say no signs of shooting in Canyon Country
February 20, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies who responded to a report of a shooting called in to 911 around 1 p.m. Thursday in Canyon Country did not find any evidence
SCV sheriff’s detectives arrest 3 in retail theft cases
February 19, 2025
News release Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and detectives have successfully taken three suspects into custody, linking multiple felony cases across Santa Clarita, according to a news release from
Man arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of ammunition
February 19, 2025
A 30-year-old man was taken into custody Tuesday night after authorities discovered he was in possession of ammunition and drugs while also violating a restraining order and had a warrant
DA’s Office declines case against truck driver
February 19, 2025
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to charge a 33-year-old truck driver with two charges that were presented by investigators with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims
No suspects or victims found in Canyon Country shooting
February 19, 2025
No suspects or victims were found on Tuesday night after Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a reported assault with a firearm at a local business center in
Local judge admonished by state commission
February 18, 2025
A judge who lives in the Santa Clarita Valley has been publicly admonished by the state’s judicial oversight commission for entering her colleagues’ chambers without permission multiple times and making inappropriate