Killer in murder-suicide yet to be ID’d officially
January 8, 2018
Medical examiners with the Coroner’s Office have yet to release the identity of the man who shot and killed his wife and two children in Friday’s murder-suicide, despite
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Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (East)
January 8, 2018
Burglary-15700 block of Ruthspring Drive An unknown suspect shattered the rear slider, entered the location and stole a firearm. Burglary- 17900 block of Wren Drive An unknown suspect broke into the victim’s
Newhall Board to discuss school security, evacuations
January 8, 2018
The Newhall School District Governing Board is expected to have dialogue about security questions at schools throughout the district during its regular meeting Tuesday. Newhall School District Board President Phil
Friends, coworkers mourn Valencia High grad killed in suspected murder-suicide
January 8, 2018
The life of Drew Birnkrant — who was shot and killed at the age of 20 in a murder-suicide detectives believe was committed by her father — was remembered by
Rainfall could bring debris flow danger to recent burn areas
January 8, 2018
As much-needed rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley Monday, officials encouraged residents to prepare for potential mudslides and debris flow along vulnerable hillsides impacted by recent wildfires. Especially at-risk
Saugus District announces personnel changes, additions
January 8, 2018
The Saugus Union School District announced several changes and additions to the district’s school site administrative personnel Monday. These changes included naming Charles Helmers Elementary School Principal Peter Bland the
County expected to OK firefighting helicopter maintenance contract
January 8, 2018
Los Angeles County supervisors are expected to approve a $4.2 million contract Tuesday to maintain and repair the county’s fleet of Sikorsky Firehawk helicopters. Tony Bell, a spokesperson for Supervisor
Volunteers needed for annual homeless count
January 8, 2018
Officials are seeking 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 place at
Local fire stations offer sandbags to residents
January 8, 2018
As the first major storm of the season hit the Santa Clarita Valley Monday, local fire stations were offering free sandbags and sand to residents to protect their properties. According
Hart District may receive additional support following Dashboard results
January 8, 2018
Editor’s Note: This is the final story in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. The William
UPDATE: Law enforcement official stabbed in Canyon Country expected to make full recovery; suspect in custody
January 8, 2018
Updates status of detective; identity of suspect in custody An unprovoked attack on an LASD detective who was stabbed in a fast food restaurant in Canyon Country on Monday morning
Crime Blotter: Canyon Country (West)
January 7, 2018
12/19/17 Vehicle Burglary- 26400 block of Golden Valley Road Person(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s vehicle and stole her purse. Shoplifting- 19300 block of Soledad Canyon Road One suspect was arrested
Crime Blotter: Saugus
January 7, 2018
12/17/17 Petty Theft – 28100 block of Juneda Drive A suspect stole the fog lights from the victim’s 2014 Toyota Camry that was parked on the street. 12/17/17 Vehicle Burglary – 21500 block of
National Weather Service issues storm and flash flood warnings for northern LA areas
January 7, 2018
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning in the Los Angeles and Ventura areas on Sunday afternoon as well as a flash flood warning for areas affected by
Officials warn community of increased SUV seat thefts
January 7, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department is warning residents of an increase in third-row seat thefts from SUV’s. Officials received reports of three separate incidents during the of Dec. 18,
Vigil to be held Sunday night for murder-suicide victim
January 7, 2018
Friends and coworkers of Drew Birnkrant, the 20-year-old College of the Canyons student killed in what detectives suspect was a triple-murder-suicide on Friday, have organized a candlelight vigil to honor
Coroner officially IDs the four dead in Friday’s murder-suicide in Saugus
January 7, 2018
The coroner’s office identified on Saturday morning the victims in the suspected triple-murder-suicide of a family that took place inside a home on the 28800 block of Startree Lane in
House garage catches fire early Sunday morning
January 7, 2018
Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 27000 block of Wellston Drive in Saugus on Sunday morning at around 3:30 a.m after flames and smoke were seen coming out
BREAKING: Victim shot in Golden Valley shopping plaza
January 6, 2018
Deputies responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon call in Canyon Country shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, authorities discovered one victim who had sustained a
Hit and run victims searching for driver who damaged their vehicle
January 6, 2018
Two Canyon Country residents are looking for a suspected hit and run driver after noticing their car had been crashed into while parked on the corner of Claudette Street and