Crime Blotter: Castaic/Val Verde
March 5, 2018
2/22/18 Theft – 27000 block of Lake Hughes Road Deputies conducting an investigation on a traffic stop arrested two individuals for theft of mail. Recovered from inside the suspect’s vehicle were
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Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (East)
March 5, 2018
Robbery-14300 block of Sequoia Road The victim was confronted by two male suspects in the driveway of his home. The suspects assaulted him and took his black leather book bag.
CalArts alumni take home Oscars
March 5, 2018
The 90th annual Academy Awards brought several successes for California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) alumni who took home awards for their work on “Coco,” “Dear Basketball” and “The Silent
SCVEDC Economic Outlook promises good news
March 5, 2018
The venue will be new. The message won’t. When hundreds of business leaders across the Santa Clarita Valley gather March 8 for the SCVEDC’s annual Economic Outlook, they’ll hear a
FeedSCV hosts apple pie class as prelude to Pi Day fundraiser
March 5, 2018
Looking down at the array of culinary tools on the folding table, he picked up one and showed it to the class. “Alright, I’ll just use the one bowl,” said
Pedestrian injured in Canyon Country hit-and-run
March 5, 2018
A man was struck by a car and left for dead in Canyon Country Sunday night, authorities confirmed. A 911 call was placed at 8:40 p.m. from a man who
Victim killed in Interstate 5 crash identified
March 4, 2018
Medical examiners identified a woman killed in a crash on Interstate 5 over the weekend. Virigina Almajer, 32, of Fresno was pronounced dead at the scene near the Highway 14
Holi festival brings cultural celebration to Castaic Lake
March 4, 2018
Children ran, throwing vibrant red, purple and yellow powders onto one another as parents danced to music and took pictures during the Holi celebration held at Castaic Lake. Going onto
Eighties art exhibit showcased at City Hall
March 4, 2018
Eighties music filled the hallway as people walked and critiqued pieces of artwork, displayed for the “It’s Like, Totally Rad Art!” art reception Saturday night at City Hall. “Every year,
Annual ‘Bowling for Hope’ event set for March 17
March 3, 2018
The fifth annual Bowling for Hope event to support local cancer survivors is set for March 17 at the Valencia Lanes in Newhall. The event raises money for Circle of
SCV Water Agency offers gardening classes
March 3, 2018
In preparation for spring, SCV Water is now offering two free classes in March, on gardening and landscaping. The first class is March 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., covering the “Top
Hart High Regiment Band and Colorguard host shoe drive
March 3, 2018
To raise money for their program, the Hart Regiment Band and Colorguard organized a shoe fundraiser collection day at Hart High School. Members of the program, as well as friends,
Fatal crash on 5 Freeway near Calgrove Boulevard under investigation (VIDEO)
March 3, 2018
BREAKING: At least one person killed in crash on I-5 BREAKING: At least one person was killed and four others were injured in a crash in southbound Interstate 5
Man accused of murder in triple fatal crash appears in court
March 2, 2018
A Whittier man accused of killing three people in a 2016 crash, including two Valencia residents, was ordered to appear back in court in April to set a date for
Women accused in suspected gang slaying pleads to accessory charge
March 2, 2018
A Newhall woman arrested last summer on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of Ivan Solis pleaded guilty recently to the lesser charge of being an accessory after the
Gang challenge in Santa Clarita turns deadly
March 2, 2018
Editor’s note: The following story is the fifth installment of a seven-part series looking at six murders in 2017. A gang challenge was thrown down, shots were fired and, at
Sikorsky honors fire department for accomplishments during 2017-2018 season
March 2, 2018
Sikorsky officials honored the Los Angeles County Fire Department for its search and rescue efforts and superior helicopter maintenance Tuesday. The L.A. County Fire Department was the first municipal organization
Sheriff’s Station, Six Flags to host annual ‘All Schools Dance’
March 2, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is getting ready for the 34th annual “All Schools Dance” at Six Flags Magic Mountain next Friday. SCV students, grade in grades eight to
Signal Digital Solutions: John Nacsa
March 2, 2018
Tree sap. Candle wax. Grease. Santa Clarita’s John Nacsa has developed an industrial-strength retail product that can wipe them all away without a trace.
Read Across America Day shows students the importance of reading
March 2, 2018
The National Read Across America came to Santa Clarita on Friday, calling for every child in to celebrate the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. Members of the community came