New business paints for a cause
July 23, 2017
Even though Canyon Country’s Painting with a Twist opened only two months ago, they were eager to join other locations in supporting breast cancer research. The new paint-and-sip business held
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Skaters hit the ramps at Santa Clarita Skate Park
July 23, 2017
Skaters laughed as they kick flipped off stairs and did board-slides down rails on Saturday at the Santa Clarita Skate Park. The ramps were packed over the weekend as teenagers
Crash on Interstate 5 sends at least one person to hospital
July 23, 2017
A collision on southbound Interstate 5 south of Newhall Ranch Road sent at least one person to the hospital on Sunday. “This was an injury collision that came out,” said
Mortuary manager sheds light on career
July 23, 2017
As the mortuary manager at Eternal Valley Park Mortuary, Patti Palominos knows all too well that emotional hardships come with day to day operations. However, it’s the families in need
GoFundMe page helps family involved in fatal collision
July 23, 2017
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family of the victims involved in a fatal SUV crash on Highway 14 near Acton on Thursday. “This is so tragic
Super scoopers to return to county in August
July 23, 2017
With the right tools, Los Angeles County has been able to extinguish fires more quickly and efficiently for over two decades. For 23 years, California has leased super scoopers, which
Firefighters quickly extinguish one-acre fire near Agua Dulce
July 22, 2017
Fire officials made quick work of a brush fire Saturday afternoon that ignited near Highway 14 just south of Agua Dulce Canyon Road. The fire was reported at 4:50 p.m.
Sand Fire closed some roads for more than a year
July 22, 2017
Destruction caused by the Sand Fire cut so deep that several roads and trails inside the burn area remain off limits to non-residents a year later. In terms of actual
Mortuary reaches out to community during shred event
July 22, 2017
Agnes Chanel is in the process of moving away from the Santa Clarita temporarily, so she was more than thankful to hear that Eternal Valley Memorial Park would be holding
Local agencies detail actions for animal evacuations, safety
July 22, 2017
During the Sand Fire, hundreds of animals—from dogs and cats to horses and goats—were evacuated from affected areas by emergency response personnel. Both Los Angeles County and the city of
Sand Fire cause undetermined after one year
July 22, 2017
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles looking at the Sand Fire, one year after it ravaged certain portions of the Santa Clarita Valley. Despite months of
Driver leads officials on multi-city pursuit, starting in SCV
July 22, 2017
A driver led officials on a pursuit stretching dozens of miles through SCV and the Angeles National Forest Friday night before a spike strip eventually brought the vehicle to a
Forest’s Pacific Crest Trail reopens to thru-hikers
July 22, 2017
The Pacific Crest Trail from Mt. Gleason and Messenger Flats to Soledad Canyon Road reopened to thru-hikers on April 29, 2017 after sustaining damage during the Sand Fire, according to
Firefighters respond to brush fire near Vista Del Lago
July 21, 2017
UPDATED 6:45 p.m. Battlion Chief No. 6 reports forward progression has been stopped on the Vista Fire. The fire is holding at three acres. UPDATED 6:32 p.m. Two fire helicopters
Jurors hear of violence, alcohol and threats prior to newlywed death
July 21, 2017
The hours preceding the death of 25-year-old Courtney Arvizu were marked with violence, anger, alcohol and threats, according to witnesses testifying Friday at the murder trial of her husband. Robert
So far, three locals file intent forms to run for city council in 2018
July 21, 2017
The next city council election is not until November 2018, but that has not stopped three Santa Clarita residents from submitting their forms declaring their intention to run. As of
Valencia High School teacher studies at international physics institute
July 21, 2017
Daniella Duran, a Valencia High School chemistry and honors nanoscience teacher, was one of 40 teachers to attend EinsteinPlus, a one-week intensive workshop focused on modern physics. The annual program
Preschoolers take to the snow amid summer heat
July 21, 2017
Winter came early this year for some Santa Clarita Valley children. Youngsters got a cool surprise when they went to summer camp at Creative Years Preschool Wednesday morning, a playground
Driver arrested for DUI following two-car crash in Canyon Country
July 21, 2017
A 20-year-old man is in custody following a two-car crash that took down a traffic signal in Canyon Country early Friday morning. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
UPDATE: More jobless in June in Santa Clarita
July 21, 2017
For the first time in five months, unemployment in Santa Clarita has increased. With a steady decrease in joblessness since February, June saw a slight increase to 4.1 percent, according