One of the lesser-traveled but nonetheless potentially critical emergency routes to and from the Santa Clarita Valley closed down as the result of debris and mudslides from the recent storms in the region, county
A man charged with first-degree murder over the death of a college student in Newhall pleaded not guilty on Christmas Eve during his formal arraignment. Daniel Perlman, attorney for Jack
The Original Saugus Cafe is officially closing its doors after almost 140 years of being in business — making it, as of its final days, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer California dropped its lawsuit last week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Ukrainian forces attempted to strike Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Russian city of Novgorod on Monday, prompting the Kremlin to reassess its position on peace talks, the country’s
By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem posted the update about U.S.
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has infected 64 people across 22 states, with affected individuals reporting they consumed raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Dec. 23 report. Illnesses began being reported from June 21 through Nov. 28, the CDC said. “Of 44 people with information available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported,” the agency said. “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with
News release Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their real holiday trees this season. The locations offer residents an additional way to safely and quickly dispose of
The cause of the gas pipe rupture is still under investigation after the pipe broke off and released debris, dirt and gases in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to a news release posted Monday on the Southern California
A 1-year-old child was airlifted after a choking incident on the 20500 block of Soledad Canyon Road on Sunday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
A gas pipe rupture caused 14,200 people to shelter in place near north Ridge Route Road and Pinecrest Place in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to officials with the Los Angeles County
A gas explosion in Castaic a little after 4 p.m. Saturday prompted freeway closures and shelter in place orders, according to multiple first responders, radio dispatch traffic and social media reports. A critical shelter
Two mild morning earthquakes struck to the west of Santa Clarita Saturday morning, the second and third small earthquakes felt in the area this week. According to the U.S. Geological survey, the
While the Santa Clarita City Council chose a familiar face as mayor for 2026, there will definitely be new leadership to light up Main Street by next Christmas. After Mayor
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer Thousands of foreign truck drivers have already lost, or are about to lose, their commercial driver’s licenses amid a nationwide effort to enforce new federal rules. Despite an estimated nationwide shortage
A 46-year-old man was detained by Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies in Valencia on Wednesday night after vandalizing a store at the 24300 block of Magic Mountain Parkway, according to Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the
By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer The Nigerian government said on Friday that the recent U.S. strikes on ISIS were part of a broader effort to ensure regional security while affirming its
After a week of heavy rain during the holiday festivities, the atmospheric river is finally letting up going into the weekend. Leftovers may be the theme this week, as “leftover”
The Santa Clarita City Council approved about $10 million in street changes at its last meeting of the year, signing off on plans to build a multiway stop in Newhall,
A 7-year-old and a 9-year-old were killed in the fatal Thursday afternoon crash on Interstate 5 near Vista del Lago, said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Carlos Burgos-Lopez. Burgos-Lopez said the CHP received a call at 2:56 p.m. about a multi-car crash in the northbound lanes south of Vista