Prosecutors toss out 3 rape cases in 2 months
November 2, 2017
In the last two months, three men have been arrested on suspicion of rape in three separate and unrelated cases, but not one of them is going to trial. In
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IRS phone scam targets SCV seniors
November 2, 2017
At least half a dozen Santa Clarita Valley seniors received a frightening phone call from the Internal Revenue Service this week demanding immediate payment for alleged tax violations – or
COC MakerSpace hosts college-wide robotics challenge
November 2, 2017
Using lengthy arms, coded commands and stealthy moves, seven robots—designed by about 25 College of the Canyons (COC) students—competed in the college’s second robotic challenge Thursday. Hosted by the COC
Children spend afternoon reading to therapy dogs at the library
November 2, 2017
As she quickly reads through each page of her book, Melaine Yerga-Woolwine softly pets Blondie, a Shetland sheepdog, who intently listens to her newfound friend’s words. The 9-year-old had a
Addicts, counselors and drug fighters sit down to dinner
November 2, 2017
More than three decades after DEA Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers and since the Red Ribbon campaign was launched to raise awareness about the destructiveness
L.A. County, United Way grants city $50,000 for homeless strategies
November 2, 2017
Santa Clarita will be getting $50,000 to strategize ways to prevent and combat homelessness. L.A. County’s 88 cities had the opportunity to apply in July outlining how they would create
Walmart opens first LA County training academy in Santa Clarita
November 2, 2017
Walmart today opened its first employee training academy in Los Angeles County at its Santa Clarita store located on Carl Boyer Dr. The retailer held a celebratory event where the
Congress combats cockfighting, dogfighting in U.S. territories with new bill
November 2, 2017
Following a trend of legislation to protect animals, the House of Representatives introduced the Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act this week to bridge a gap in the law
Body found in ravine, inside crashed vehicle
November 2, 2017
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the discovery of a deceased person at the foot of a ravine, the apparent victim of a crash in which a vehicle plunged off
AOC student chosen as semi-finalist to serve on State Board of Education
November 2, 2017
Aaron Gelberg, a junior at Academy of the Canyons (AOC), is hoping to become the sole student representative on the California State Board of Education during the 2018-19 school year.
Local organizations to provide free portrait sessions to SCV veterans
November 2, 2017
Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial, Inc. and American Legion Post 507 are collaborating with The Greatest Generations Foundation to sponsor portrait sessions for every Santa Clarita Valley veteran this month.
CLEANUP OFFICIAL: Whittaker-Bermite to be cleaned by next year
November 1, 2017
After three decades of cleaning groundwater and close to 1,000 acres of contaminated soil at Whittaker-Bermite, cleanup officials told a public meeting Wednesday they can “wrap it up in a
Local Democrats bring awareness to ACA open enrollment
November 1, 2017
Enrollment for coverage under the Affordable Care Act opened Wednesday and a group of local Democrats want everyone to know. At a rally outside Congressman Steve Knight’s Santa Clarita office,
Carjacking near Santa Clarita results in Sylmar standoff
November 1, 2017
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are currently in a standoff with an armed male suspect who allegedly carjacked a vehicle near Big Tujunga Canyon Road and Mount
Santa Clarita ranks in top five percent in state retail survey
November 1, 2017
Santa Clarita residents do some of the most shopping in the state. For the second year in a row, the city ranked 21st out of California’s 480 cities in the
UPDATE: Truck crash on Golden Valley knocks out local phones
November 1, 2017
A truck slammed into an electrical unit and utility pole on Golden Valley Road Wednesday, creating a small fuel spill and knocking out phone service to nearby businesses. The traffic
Suspect in police pursuit, deputy shooting, scheduled for court
November 1, 2017
A West Hills man accused of assaulting a peace officer in connection with Tuesday’s alleged pole waving incident which ended in a police pursuit and shots fired by a
Teachers report increased stress at work, per new survey
November 1, 2017
Nearly two-thirds of educators find work always or often stressful which is twice the level felt by workers in the general population, according to a new survey from the American
Students celebrate Dia de los Muertos
November 1, 2017
With a handcrafted altar and a plethora of traditional goodies, students at College of the Canyons (COC) celebrated Dia de Los Muertos Wednesday. Hosted by the college’s new Global Citizens
Santa Clarita rents up 7.1 percent since last year
November 1, 2017
The cost of renting in Santa Clarita continues to increase in the final quarter of the year. In October, rents have increased 0.5 percent since last month and are up