Liam Dow creates comic books, acts in spare time
September 23, 2018
Canyon Country resident Liam Dow says he wants to be the next Stan Lee. At age 15, he is taking strides to be like the comic book monolith, having published
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Leona Valley structure fire takes one home, no injuries
September 23, 2018
While firefighters were figuring out how to get a handle around a 3,000-acre brushfire, a separate, unrelated incident left a Leona Valley home northeast of the blaze, and several additional
Firefighters make progress on Charlie Fire, still at 3,000 acres
September 23, 2018
County firefighters battling the Charlie Fire in Castaic reported the fire was still being held at 10 percent containment and approximately 3,000 acres Sunday morning, according to Inspector Joey Marron.
Update: Charlie Fire now spreads over 3,000 acres in Castaic, 10 percent contained
September 22, 2018
Update: As of 7:17 p.m., the Charlie Fire has grown to 3,000 acres and is 10 percent contained, according to the city of Santa Clarita’s Twitter account.
Santa Clarita Chalk Festival kicks off after three-year hiatus
September 22, 2018
Rudy Pavini spent two and half hours on the morning of his 84th birthday recreating Monet’s “Red Boats, Argenteuil” out of chalk on asphalt. Pavini, a muralist and retired teacher, is one of the 34 artists and art groups participating in the 2018 Santa Clarita Chalk Festival presented by the Old Town Newhall Association.
Arts Symposium 2018 to set to educate artists on what’s best to succeed
September 22, 2018
The New Heights Artist Development series will be holding the Arts Symposium 2018 at The Centre in Santa Clarita on Oct. 20.
Newhall Ranch Road, McBean Parkway intersection closed Tuesday evening for overlay project
September 22, 2018
The city will be closing the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway on Tuesday, according to city officials in a press release issued Friday.
Hill, Knight face off in Palmdale debate
September 22, 2018
During a debate in Palmdale on Thursday night, the candidates in the 25th Congressional District race — incumbent Rep. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, and his Democratic challenger Katie Hill — voiced their views on policy issues, agreeing occasionally on the causes but ultimately differing on their solutions.
Church helps boy get service dog
September 22, 2018
NorthPark Community Church is coming together to raise funds to supply the McLean family’s 11-year-old son Wyatt with a service dog specialized for kids with autism.
Community gathers for ailing veterinarian
September 22, 2018
Where meows generally fill a space of healing, tears and whimpers crowded the room. A bell jingled as pet owners, void of their furry friends, made their way through the front doors.
Accused coach pleads not guilty to molestation charges
September 21, 2018
A local basketball coach facing 13 charges in connection with allegations of inappropriate touching of at least eight teenage boys pleaded not guilty in court Friday. Jeremy Andre Haggerty, 34,
Prosecutors toss out case against man accused of trying to kidnap toddler
September 21, 2018
Citing insufficient evidence, prosecutors announced they will not be prosecuting a 60-year-old man accused of trying to snatch a toddler in Valencia earlier this week. On Monday, shortly after 11:09
Local union endorses two Saugus Union candidates
September 21, 2018
The California School Employees Association announced its endorsement of two Saugus Union School District school board candidates on Wednesday. CSEA will endorse Judy Umeck of area No. 2 and Sharlene
COC honors Chancellor Dianne Van Hook
September 21, 2018
College of the Canyons Chancellor Dianne Van Hook was honored in the hills of the Canyon Country campus Thursday as longtime residents, local district leaders and dozens of college stakeholders
Paramedics respond to teen hit by vehicle near Hart High
September 21, 2018
A teenage boy was treated by paramedics in front of Hart High School on Friday after he was hit by a vehicle near the school, officials said. The teen wasn’t
Travis Allen pushes for conservative representation at Vincenzo’s
September 21, 2018
Assemblyman Travis Allen, R-Huntington Beach, visited Santa Clarita on Thursday to host a Take Back California grassroots training workshop to rally support for local conservative candidates. Allen decided to drive
500-home project clears approval hurdle
September 21, 2018
The last remaining road blocks barring construction of more than 500 homes between Shadow Pines and Agua Dulce were removed Thursday by regional planners. The Spring Canyon Project faces one
Lang Station eyed for industrial commercial use
September 21, 2018
A Moorpark businessman is eager to put the Lang Station property — the contaminated site owned by the Lubrication Company of America — to good commercial or industrial use, once
Meeting ‘Miss Patootie’ : Santa Clarita resident writes, illustrates children’s Halloween book
September 21, 2018
“Under her hat she’ll leave a trick or a treat for 31 days until her task is complete,” reads “Meet Miss Patootie,” a children’s Halloween picture book, written and illustrated by Santa Clarita resident Mary Baxter-Jordan.
Paying Attention to the signals: 23-year-old SCV resident searching for liver-transplant donor
September 21, 2018
A student, employee, daughter and friend, SCV resident Jessica Meza believed her fatigue, bloody noses and bruising were normal throughout her life; but today, at 23, she is now on the liver transplant list and diagnosed with a rare disease.