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January 1, 2026
Local students named to dean’s list at University of Maryland Global Campus More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the dean’s list for the summer
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Man refiles claims against LASD over fight outside bar
December 31, 2025
The lawsuit from a Santa Clarita man who claimed he was beaten by off-duty deputies, and then Sheriff’s Department officials tried to cover it up, filed new claims Friday, including new accusations against the former captain of
New captain assigned to SCV CHP Station
December 31, 2025
The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall-area office recently was assigned a new captain for its station, at least temporarily replacing longtime Capt. Ed Krusey. Capt. Bob Purvis is currently leading the Central
Newhall teen ID’d as suspect in armed robbery
December 31, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials have identified at least one member of a “generational gang” in Newhall as suspects in the armed robbery of a Quartz Hill smoke shop, according to investigative records
Press Paws Ranch Retreat seeks donations, volunteers after storm damage
December 31, 2025
A local nonprofit organization is seeking donations and volunteers to help rebuild animal enclosures destroyed during the recent rainstorm that hit the Santa Clarita Valley last week. Press Paws Ranch Retreat, an animal
Even more Cal State campuses will automatically admit eligible students under a new state law
December 31, 2025
By Mikhail Zinshteyn CalMatters Writer What’s good for Riverside County is good for the whole state: After a pilot to automatically admit high school students into the California State University system in
Americans urged to avoid Russia; State Department reaffirms top-level travel warning
December 31, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department has reaffirmed its strongest travel warning for Russia, urging Americans not to travel to the country for any reason and calling on U.S.
Rainfall to continue throughout holiday weekend through next week
December 31, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley residents should prepare for another rainy holiday weekend going into the new year with potential evacuations in areas near the Canyon Fire burn scars. Evacuation warnings have been issued for residents
Americans drop everything (and anything) to celebrate New Year’s Eve
December 31, 2025
By John Haughey Contributing Writer Millions worldwide were set Wednesday to watch a crystal ball descend 139 feet down a flagpole in Manhattan’s Time Square as a throng of thousands count
Whitesides announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge winners
December 31, 2025
News release Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons
Trial delayed for man charged with trafficking minors on Instagram
December 30, 2025
A Panorama City man’s trial over federal charges that he used Instagram to meet Santa Clarita Valley teens and then solicited sex in exchange for access to drugs and alcohol has been
Oak-killing beetle found in Placerita Canyon
December 30, 2025
The goldspotted oak borer, an invasive insect known for targeting oak trees, has been found in Placerita Canyon and other areas of the Santa Clarita Valley, becoming a growing threat that officials are attempting to mitigate.
New state law expands Newsom’s mental health court
December 30, 2025
By Marisa Kendall Contributing Writer In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program intended to revolutionize the way counties provide mental health care to some of their most vulnerable residents.
Hart district names new director of facilities, planning and construction
December 30, 2025
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Sarah Silva as the new director of facilities, planning and construction. “We are pleased to officially appoint Ms. Silva
Sacramento man identified following fatal Christmas Day crash
December 30, 2025
Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s office have identified the man who died at the crash scene on the northbound lanes on Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday evening. Estevan Whitfield,
5 takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Netanyahu
December 30, 2025
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the U.S. leader’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, where the leaders discussed updates on the future
Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port, prompting UAE to say it will withdraw forces
December 30, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla on Tuesday, saying the strike targeted a shipment of weapons it said had arrived from the United Arab
New state law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient; Here’s why
December 30, 2025
By Ana B. Ibarra Contributing Writer One in a series of stories on new laws taking effect in 2026. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to
Forecast calls for rain to return Wednesday
December 29, 2025
Another subtropical stormfront is expected to land in the Santa Clarita Valley this week, and while it’s supposed to be “a far cry” from the drenching received last week, there are reasons to
Children from fatal Christmas Day crash identified
December 29, 2025
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the two minors who were pronounced dead after a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday afternoon. Jorge Preciado, 9, and