Crime Blotter: Castaic/ Val Verde
January 19, 2018
1/02/18 Grand Theft- 31000 block of Castaic Road The victim reported a toolbox filled with tool was stolen from his work truck around 2 p.m. Among the tools stolen was a
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UPDATED: Residents say school site could cause flood damage
January 19, 2018
Seventeen Castaic residents sent a letter of notice to the William S. Hart Union High School District and the developers of the Castaic High School site, claiming runoff water from
Santa Clarita YMCA hosts parties for 73rd, 93rd birthdays
January 19, 2018
Alice Sumner and Teresa Morales had a joint birthday party full of friends and fun at the YMCA on Friday. Sumner turned 93 while Morales turned 73. They have each lived
Local nonprofit Project Sebastian aims to eradicate Battens Disease
January 19, 2018
Fourteen-year-old Sebastian Velona is a positive high school student who loves to play the drums and practice karate. He faces adversity head-on and tries to stay strong as fights his
Joan Lucid reflects on career, legacy in SUSD
January 19, 2018
At the end of the school year, Saugus Union School District Superintendent Joan Lucid will retire, ending her nearly four-decade tenure in the district where she spent most of her
Distracted driving leads list of traffic tickets in operation
January 19, 2018
Illegal cell phone use accounted for two-thirds of the citations handed out during a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station traffic crackdown Wednesday, officials said. Sgt. Scott Shoemaker, who heads the
The Dudes are here: Brewery company to open in Santa Clarita
January 19, 2018
As the white waves of the mighty Pacific Ocean splash onto the shore across the Pacific Coast Highway, James Shaft and his crew behind the bar hurries to keep up
Fire crews knock down Canyon Country RV fire
January 19, 2018
Firefighters dispatched to reports of an RV on fire in a Canyon Country parking lot extinguished the vehicle fire in less than four minutes upon arrival. The fire broke out
Volunteers still needed for homeless count
January 19, 2018
Officials continue to look for volunteers to help count Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population later this month as part of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The count will take
South Gate man sentenced to 21 years for killing Newhall man
January 19, 2018
A South Gate man accused of gunning down a man in Newhall in 2016 was sentenced Friday to 21 years in state prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter.
Suicide prevention group chief calls gun club’s ideas “a game changer”
January 19, 2018
The head of a committee of 20-plus healthcare officials, law enforcement officers and community advocates called a Newhall gun club’s plans to pursue suicide prevention a “game changer.” Larry Schallert,
Blue ribbon commission to study effects of prison realignment
January 18, 2018
County officials are trying to determine the effect of three measures created to reform the criminal justice system, as prosecutors launch a signature-gathering campaign to put another initiative on the
Hart audit results in financial findings
January 18, 2018
Two financial findings, or problems, were reported in a recent audit of the William S. Hart Union High School District for the 2016-17 fiscal year. These findings related to the
Crime Blotter: Newhall
January 18, 2018
01/08/18, Monday Commercial Burglary – 24500 block Lyons Avenue Person(s) unknown forced entry into the business. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. 01/08/18, Monday Assault – 23200 block Maple Street
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (East)
January 18, 2018
01/08/18 Burglary-27500 block of Rosa Lane An unknown suspect entered the victim’s garage and stole a computer, cable box and other misc. items. No signs of forced entry. Vehicle Burglary-28800
Crime Blotter: Stevenson Ranch
January 18, 2018
1/10/18 Attempt Robbery: 25400 block The Old Road A female adult attempted to leave the location with multiple cans of baby formula she did not pay for. When stopped by store employees,
Crime Blotter: Saugus
January 18, 2018
01/09/18 Burglary – 19100 block of Bension Drive Unknown suspect(s) stole new kitchen appliances (microwave, cooktop) from the inside of a home that was under construction. 01/13/18 Grand Theft Auto – 27600
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (West)
January 18, 2018
01/08/18 Grand Theft- 18600 block of Soledad Canyon Road The suspect entered a cell phone store near the above location, cut the security wire holding two display cell phones, and
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (East)
January 18, 2018
Vehicle Theft-14300 block of Soledad Cyn Rd. An unknown suspect stole the victim’s semi-truck (cab/trailer). Robbery (Armed)-19100 block Golden Valley Rd. The victim set up a meeting regarding the sale
Crime Blotter: Valencia
January 18, 2018
01/01/18, Monday Shoplifting: 27000 block of Seco Canyon Road. A named suspect walked into the location and stole items from inside the store. Responding patrol deputies arrested the suspect. 01/02/18,