Recent child sex arrests in SCV part of international crackdown
October 18, 2017
Last week’s arrest of two men in the SCV accused of arranging to have sex with a child was part of a massive nationwide operation by law enforcement to stop
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Canyon Country woman, age 21, arrested for vehicular manslaughter
October 18, 2017
A 21-year-old Canyon Country woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence Wednesday, for allegedly killing a Saugus mother of six two weeks ago in
Preschoolers learn about exotic animals during educational show
October 18, 2017
From the plains of Africa to the outback of Australia, animals that are found all over the world arrived at Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) Preschool Wednesday for a special animal
Swimming returns to Pyramid Lake as algae levels drop and temps climb
October 18, 2017
With triple digit temperatures in store for the Santa Clarita Valley early next week, news that the “No Swimming” signs have been removed at Pyramid Lake could not have come
Grizzly bear sculpture captures Santa Clarita’s history
October 18, 2017
A grizzly bear was sighted outside of the Old Town Newhall Library on Wednesday afternoon. As part of a local arts community effort called the California Bear Project, the fifth
UPDATE: Wilson Fire burns 50 acres, 35 percent contained
October 18, 2017
UPDATE 10/18 at 6:22 p.m. Shortly after 6 p.m. today the Angeles National Forest announced the fire is now 35 percent contained. ——————————————— The stubborn brush fire atop Mt. Wilson,
Student hosts comedy show to fundraise for hurricane relief
October 18, 2017
With the help of five Los Angeles-based comedians, Riley Flynn, a senior at West Ranch High School, raised more than $4,000 to support hurricane relief throughout the United States. On
Brown signs legislation to end school meal shaming
October 18, 2017
California school districts will no longer be able to deny students food or give them smaller meals of fruit and milk if they have unpaid lunch fees, thanks to a
Accurate Freight Systems expands to new IAC building
October 18, 2017
Valencia-based Accurate Freight Systems recently signed a five-year lease to become the first tenant in the new business development at the top of Witherspoon in the Valencia Industrial Center. The
Truck fire sparks brush fire, commuter delays in Newhall Pass
October 18, 2017
A truck fire that became a brush fire sparked traffic delays through the Newhall Pass Wednesday morning, jamming commuter traffic for more than four hours. Shortly after 5:45 a.m.
County strategizes to aid homeless people with mental illnesses
October 17, 2017
To better serve Los Angeles County’s homeless population with mental illnesses, the Department of Mental Health reported back to the Board of Supervisors with a game plan. In April, Supervisor
UPDATE: Wilson Fire burns 30 acres near Mt. Wilson Observatory
October 17, 2017
In an all-day effort, firefighters managed to keep a brush fire on Mt. Wilson contained to 30 acres and away from the observatory as well as several TV and radio
“Kingpin” in online betting ring pleads to enterprise corruption.
October 17, 2017
A Saugus man, named as the kingpin of an illegal $32 million sports betting ring and brought to trial in New York, is scheduled to be sentenced next week
Plan to develop Golden Oak Ranch extended one year – again
October 17, 2017
The long-standing plan to build a film studio made up of a dozen sound stages on Disney’s Golden Oak Ranch in Placerita Canyon was dusted off for regional planners Tuesday
Brown vetoes six-week paid maternity leave for teachers
October 17, 2017
On Sunday, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed Assembly Bill 568 which would have given all employees at school districts, charter schools and community colleges six weeks of paid maternity leave. The
Caforio raises most funds in third quarter
October 17, 2017
Just over a year away from the mid-term election, fundraising in the 25th Congressional District has gotten more competitive as Democratic challengers grow their donations in the race against Republican
California Community Colleges declare ‘DACA Advocacy Week’
October 17, 2017
On Monday, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office declared this week as “DACA Advocacy Week” for its 114 college campuses. The declaration comes a little more than a month after
Resolve in the face of devastation
October 17, 2017
“The courage of life is often a less dramatic spectacle than the courage of a final moment; but it is no less a magnificent mixture of triumph and tragedy.” John
Gay Men’s Chorus performs at West Ranch, shares message of acceptance
October 17, 2017
In an effort to combat bullying and share a message of acceptance through music, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA) visited West Ranch High School Friday to perform
California makes first year of community college free
October 17, 2017
First-year, full-time students at all 114 California Community Colleges will soon be able to attend their first year for free under legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown Friday. Assembly Bill