Unpaid trash bill causes waste to pile high in local apartment complex
June 15, 2017
Bags of trash have overflowed in the dumpsters at the Sand Canyon Ranch apartment complex for 10 days. Garbage trucks had not come to dispose of the trash at the
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High school students work together to fight homelessness
June 15, 2017
High school students in the Santa Clarita Valley are working together to stop homelessness in the area through their newly-formed cooperative social action project. Named SCV Urge, the group of
City dedicates Newhall Pass open space after 30 years of efforts
June 15, 2017
Open space enthusiasts gathered for the dedication of 240 acres of Newhall Pass open space on Thursday morning. To celebrate, city council members had a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by
Upsurge in SCV OD cases spurs sheriff to issue anti-OD remedy
June 15, 2017
In response to the rash of recent opioid overdose cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, deputies across the county were given a new tool Thursday to help them save the
68-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on Sierra Highway
June 15, 2017
A 68-year-old Canyon Country man was killed Wednesday night in a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car. Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Department of
Audrey Asplund named Rio Norte Junior High School principal
June 15, 2017
West Ranch High School’s Assistant Principal Audrey Asplund was named the new principal of Rio Norte Junior High School Thursday. “I am excited and honored to serve as the next
I-5 lane closures to begin in July as part of freeway rehabilitation project
June 15, 2017
Lanes of the 5 freeway will be intermittently closed for the next two years due to Caltrans’ I-5 Roadway Rehabilitation Project in North Los Angeles County/Santa Clarita. A total of
LAFCO votes to stay “neutral” on water bill
June 14, 2017
County commissioners who twice opposed a Senate Bill calling for the creation of one new all-encompassing water district for the Santa Clarita have decided to remain “neutral” on the bill
Castaic woman’s murder case postponed another month.
June 14, 2017
A Castaic woman accused of stabbing her elderly father to death appeared briefly in court Wednesday as her murder trial inches along. Denise Ann Gillis was 48 when she was
County approves skate park for Castaic
June 14, 2017
Castaic will be getting its much-anticipated skate park in 2019 after the Board of Supervisors voted to approve its construction Wednesday. Castaic Sports Complex will house the $815,993 park, which
Community Watch: Canyon Country
June 14, 2017
Canyon Country-East 05/26/17 Petty Theft- 26900 block of Sierra Highway, person(s) unknown stole the victim’s wallet while shopping at a business near the above location. 05/24/17 Petty Theft- 20600 block
Stern breaks down state budget during online town hall
June 14, 2017
In anticipation of final approval of the California state budget, Senator Henry Stern (D-Canoga Park) held a virtual town hall on Wednesday afternoon. Stern sought to answer constituents’ questions about
State gives final go-ahead to Newhall Ranch project
June 14, 2017
California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife today approved plans from developers of Newhall Ranch to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect an endangered fish species. The department certified a final
Ultra-marathoner to run more than 100 miles for local nonprofit
June 14, 2017
In 30 hours, Roy Wiegand hopes to run more than 100 miles—the equivalent of four marathons—to raise awareness and funds to fight against childhood cancer as part of his fourth
Students share knowledge of Greek mythology through unique plays
June 14, 2017
With crowns, swords, togas and gowns, sixth grade students at Pinetree Community School shared their knowledge of Greek mythology during the school’s annual Greek Play performances Wednesday. About 30 students
Elderly man killed following afternoon Valencia crash
June 14, 2017
An elderly man was killed following a collision between a white SUV and a big rig early Wednesday afternoon, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The
Capitol Republicans shot at baseball practice, Knight responds
June 14, 2017
Shots were fired at a House Republican baseball practice early Wednesday morning, wounding Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and four others. The gunman, James T. Hodgkinson, a 66-year-old from Belleville,
Soledad Canyon Road to close for pedestrian bridge installation
June 14, 2017
news release issued by the City of Santa Clarita. On Friday, June 23, 2017 from 9:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, a new pre-fabricated steel
Minor injuries reported in pileup crash near Acton
June 14, 2017
A multi-vehicle pileup on Highway 14 near Acton Wednesday morning left at least one woman with minor injuries, complaining of neck and back pain. Between five and six vehicles
Community fills chambers, council talks annual budget and mobile home parks
June 13, 2017
After months of city staff’s preparation, city council approved Santa Clarita’s budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year at their Tuesday meeting to a fully packed city council chambers. The budget