Plan to build 21,000 homes challenged
September 26, 2018
LOS ANGELES — Newhall Ranch developers’ plan to build 21,000 homes on the west side of the Santa Clarita Valley was challenged in court Tuesday, when local environmentalists grilled the
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New Facey Medical Group in Canyon Country now open
September 26, 2018
After breaking ground just over a year ago, Facey Medical Group in Canyon Country is now open and offering services ranging from pediatrics to ophthalmology. The two-story, 37,000-square-foot building at
Board approves Northlake housing project
September 26, 2018
LOS ANGELES — A plan for Castaic more than 25 years in the making moved forward Tuesday when county supervisors approved the construction of nearly 2,300 homes as part of
Saying goodbye to the Cat Doctor: Local veterinarian dies after battle with cancer; SCV community pays tribute
September 26, 2018
Dr. Tracy McFarland, 60, a longtime and well-liked local veterinarian, died early Monday surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer.
Adapt Pharma visits Southern California, promotes Narcan to combat opioid crisis
September 26, 2018
Santa Clarita had a 2-1 ratio of people to opioid prescriptions in the last year, but had a 1-2,700 ratio for anti-overdose drugs to opioid prescriptions, according to data recently
Legislators wait on governor’s signature for bills before Sunday
September 25, 2018
Local state legislators are waiting on Gov. Jerry Brown’s signature on a few more bills before the clock is up this fall for the governor to sign their legislation into
Governor vetoes Acosta bill to customize license plates for Gold Star families
September 25, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Friday, authored by Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, that would have allowed the Department of Motor Vehicles to sponsor a gold star family specialized
Michael Hoefflin Foundation charity gala supports fight against pediatric cancer
September 24, 2018
The Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer hosted its 25th annual Evening Under the Stars Gala Dinner and Charity Auction Saturday at the Valencia Country Club, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the fight against pediatric cancer and to provide help to families and children battling the disease.
Canyon Country billboard expected to come down Friday
September 24, 2018
A billboard on the corner of Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway planned for removal Monday is now scheduled to come down Friday, city of Santa Clarita officials said during
Hanging victim identified as Lancaster man
September 24, 2018
The man whose body was found hanging in a field Thursday in a remote area of Bouquet Canyon Road near Agua Dulce has been identified as 53-year-old Michael Husher of
UPDATE: Charlie Fire sends 2 to hospital
September 24, 2018
Two people were injured and taken to the hospital as a result of the Charlie Fire, which by Monday afternoon had burned 3,380 acres and was 30 percent contained. One
One more alleged victim comes forward in Haggerty sex case
September 24, 2018
Prosecutors have amended their felony complaint filed against a youth basketball coach to include one more boy whom, they say, was touched inappropriately, bringing to nine the number of alleged
Hart District program tackles suicide issue
September 24, 2018
Parent and Student Empowerment held its first informational lecture of the year at Rio Norte Junior High, where nearly 100 parents and students attended a discussion called “Every Life Matters:
College of the Canyons hosts human trafficking awareness event
September 24, 2018
To raise awareness about human trafficking and the connection between childhood sexual abuse and the sex industry, College of the Canyons hosted a human trafficking awareness event Friday. The free
Saugus Union and Hart District candidates share stage
September 24, 2018
Santa Clarita Valley residents enjoyed pizza and politics Wednesday night at Vincenzo’s Pizza Newhall, where CA25 United for Progress hosted its school board candidate forum. During the event, the six
College of the Canyons Ranked Among Top Colleges in the Nation for Adult Students
September 23, 2018
College of the Canyons (COC) has been ranked as one of the top colleges in the nation and No. 1 in Southern California for adult students by Washington Monthly magazine.
Zonta Club continues Life Forward series, examines cyber technology
September 23, 2018
The latest installment of the Life Forward workshop series, hosted by the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, kicked off Saturday with a discussion on how cyber technology impacts young people.
Outage in Canyon Country leaves thousands without power, full power expected by early evening
September 23, 2018
About 5,000 Southern California Edison Customers in Canyon Country experienced a power outage Sunday afternoon.
Santa Clarita Chalk Festival Draws in Thousands, Closes with Fairy Dancers
September 23, 2018
After three days of work, artists proudly displayed 30 different pieces and original works of chalk art on the final day of the 2018 Santa Clarita Chalk Festival, presented by the Old Town Newhall Association (OTNA).
Annual River Rally participants clean up Santa Clara River
September 23, 2018
More than 1,400 volunteers cleaned up the Santa Clara River, near Wiley Canyon Road, Saturday during Santa Clarita’s 24th annual River Clean-Up and Environmental Expo.