Suspected burglar accused of trying to burn down occupied home
October 5, 2017
A Castaic man accused of breaking into a Valencia family’s home and trying to burn it down while the family was inside has been ordered to stand trial. Abel Medrano,
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First Wild Beast Concert of the season to feature two CalArts alumni bands
October 5, 2017
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) will celebrate the end of its busy open house weekend with a live performance from two 21st century jazz bands led by CalArts alumni
Circle of Hope, City of Hope recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 5, 2017
Local groups that work to combat cancer are emphasizing their efforts during October in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Santa Clarita’s nonprofit Circle of Hope is inviting the community
Whitmor/Wirenetics: Old-school lessons still apply today
October 5, 2017
Founded in 1958 by Howard Weiss, father of current president Michael Weiss, the company was located originally in North Hollywood, supplying wire products to the then-fledgling aerospace industry. Today the
Virtual school gives SCV student freedom to pursue passions
October 5, 2017
In California, 17,967 students were enrolled in an online charter school during the 2014-15 school year, according to a 2015 report from the Evergreen Education Group. One of those students
Vehicle falls off embankment of The Old Road causing small fire
October 5, 2017
A single vehicle fell off the embankment of The Old Road causing a small fire Wednesday morning. The collision was reported around 11:15 a.m and firefighters arrived on scene by
Newhall brush fire burns 4 acres Wednesday night
October 5, 2017
Firefighters worked for more than three hours battling a brush fire Wednesday night, making sure they didn’t have a repeat of the Golden Incident fire which burned 100 acres earlier
SCVBJ honors local entrepreneurs
October 5, 2017
The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal honored local entrepreneurs at an event Sept. 28 at Valencia Country Club. Rustin Kretz, CEO of Scorpion Internet Marketing, was recognized as Entrepreneur of
CalArts reveals new degree specialization in theme park attraction design
October 5, 2017
Combining design with collaborative storytelling and project-based learning, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) launched a new degree program focused on developing new, immersive theme park attractions. The institute announced
Child & Family Center to hold panel to address Las Vegas massacre
October 5, 2017
Community members looking to process their grief and questions after the Las Vegas massacre are invited to a panel session at the Child & Family Center Thursday evening. “A lot
College of the Canyons to host two Civic Engagement events in October
October 5, 2017
Source: College of the Canyons With the purpose of encouraging a dialogue on democracy and to prepare community college students to be active and informed citizens, the College of the
Best Of 2017
October 5, 2017
Different hats, different holdup notes – same PT Cruiser, according to the FBI who arrested him
October 4, 2017
When FBI agents put their handcuffs on the man suspected in a dozen bank robberies – including a half dozen of them here in the Santa Clarita Valley – they
Massage therapist gets probation for assaulting woman in her SCV home
October 4, 2017
A massage therapist accused of assaulting a woman at her Santa Clarita home last year was sentenced to three years probation Wednesday after pleading no contest to assault. Daniel Holbert,
Canyon Country woman accused of killing her brother pleads no contest to murder
October 4, 2017
A Canyon Country woman accused of killing her brother two years ago pleaded no contest Wednesday to second-degree murder. Jessica Paige Greenback, 25, appeared Wednesday in San Fernando Superior
Castaic woman accused of brutally killing her father found not guilty by reason of insanity
October 4, 2017
A Castaic woman who pleaded no contest to murdering her elderly father was found not guilty Wednesday by reason of insanity. Denise Gillis, 51, appeared Wednesday in San Fernando
Amy Daniels completes journey to summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro
October 4, 2017
On Sept. 18, WiSH Foundation Executive Director Amy Daniels made it to the top of the highest free-standing mountain in the world, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Daniels completed the eight-day journey to
UPDATE: “Golden” brush fire burns 100 acres, 90 percent contained
October 4, 2017
UPDATE: 3:20 p.m. Fire officials reported at least 100 acres burned in the Golden IC brush fire Wednesday. They also reported the fire to be 90 percent contained. The fire
Adoption fair to give hundreds of dogs and cats a home
October 4, 2017
Santa Clarita residents looking for a new furry friend are invited to Los Angeles County’s annual pet fair on Sunday. The Department of Animal Care and Control will be holding
Students explore STEAM through mobile museum
October 4, 2017
Standing in a crowd of classmates, third grade student Tyler Jackson, 8, worked to move a grip-mounted loop through a large wire maze without setting off the game’s buzzer. The