Disney exec arrested on child sex abuse charges
December 9, 2017
Jon Heely, director of music publishing for Disney, is due in court next month to answer to several charges in connection with a child sexual abuse investigation, according to court
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Council to appoint 2018 mayor
December 8, 2017
On Tuesday, Mayor Cameron Smyth expects to turn in his gavel before the council votes on who will serve as Santa Clarita’s mayor next year. It’s tradition that the council
Through Creek Fire’s flames and heartbreak, Valencia High’s Pharis continues to teach
December 8, 2017
Paw after paw, after paw, after paw. The pitter-patter of a small black dog accompanied by the sound of a leash dragging across the dusty floor draws the attention of
UPDATE: Rye Fire burned more than 6,000 acres, now 35 percent contained
December 8, 2017
The Rye Fire which threatened several buildings in the Santa Clarita Valley and prompted the evacuation of businesses and schools, was reported to be 35 percent contained Friday, having
Suspicious death of woman at Newhall mobile home park investigated
December 8, 2017
Homicide detectives were called to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman at the Crescenta Valley mobile home park on The Old Road Friday afternoon. A spokesman for
Federal law enforcement arrests man on suspicion of drug possession
December 8, 2017
While detectives were probing the discovery of a body on US Forest service land Friday afternoon, a nearby federal law enforcement officer was arresting a man on suspicion of
Public safety, local control among priorities for council next year
December 8, 2017
In 2018, the city will make advocating for public safety, opposing wireless equipment and transparency in mobile home park rent adjustments among their top priorities. At the City Council meeting
California releases updated Dashboard for district, school accountability
December 8, 2017
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series looking at how Santa Clarita Valley school districts performed on the fall 2017 release of the California School Dashboard. The Department of
D.A., Better Business Bureau offer warnings about price-gouging, fraud in light of fires
December 8, 2017
County prosecutors and the Better Business Bureau both offered words of warning and a caution to look out for crime, in light of recent fires in Santa Clarita and throughout
Resting bill collector arrested for trespassing
December 8, 2017
A bill collector from Canyon Country who apparently stopped to rest under a tree was arrested Thursday on suspicion of trespassing, a misdemeanor. The 39-year-old man was arrested Thursday shortly
Public can answer letters to North Pole as part of USPS’ Operation Santa
December 8, 2017
Santa Clarita Valley residents have the unique opportunity to answer personalized letters to Santa Claus this holiday season through the United States Postal Services’ Operation Santa program. Currently in its
Castaic Governing Board elects new president, clerk
December 8, 2017
The Castaic Union School District elected Laura Pearson as its new president and Stacy Dobbs as its new clerk during its annual organizational meeting Thursday. This marks the third time
California Highway Patrol holds toy drive for underprivileged families
December 8, 2017
For 29 years, the Chips for Kids toy drive has brought holiday goods to underprivileged families and 2017 is no exception. For the next nine days, the California Highway Patrol
Enhanced air monitoring for preschool, church
December 8, 2017
State officials in their ongoing efforts to ensure that the air at a Valencia preschool next door to a dry cleaners remains safe, are expected to begin sampling the
Bill would allow concealed carry permits across state lines
December 8, 2017
Bringing concealed weapons across state lines would be legal under a bill the House of Representatives passed Wednesday. Under the legislation, states would recognize concealed carry permits from all other
Gene Rostalski: Tree pruning helps during high wind, fire danger
December 8, 2017
Watching this week’s fires, exacerbated by very strong winds, reminded me of the recently pruned trees in our neighborhood. This preventive maintenance by our city of Santa Clarita reduces the
Leaders receive honors at SCV Business Journal event
December 7, 2017
The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal hosted the Business Leader Awards at Valencia Country Club Thursday evening.
Constituents give input at Acosta’s open house
December 7, 2017
Locals packed Assemblyman Dante Acosta’s district office for an open house Thursday night to talk about his plans for the next legislative session and celebrate the holiday season. “We want
Sanitation District holds tour of water plant
December 7, 2017
At a time when so many historic efforts with respect to water continue to unfold in the Santa Clarita Valley, officials with the local sanitation district are inviting the SCV
With fires burning to the south, east and west, SCV residents are urged to prepare
December 7, 2017
Despite a high wind warning, a promise of returning gusty Santa Ana winds and the threat of fire, Santa Clarita Valley enjoyed sunny skies and a moderate wind Thursday