UPDATE: Brush fire contained in Castaic
April 9, 2017
A quarter-acre brush fire erupted near the 29300 block of the Old Road in Castaic and fire officials worked to take down and contain the fire. The call went out
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Community unites in support of local law enforcement
April 8, 2017
Community members of the Santa Clarita Valley banded together on Saturday for the Big Hugs Donation Drive in support of local law enforcement. The local sheriff’s station had a busy
Pilot from Acton dies in plane crash
April 8, 2017
A local pilot from Acton and a family from Thousand Oaks have been identified as victims of a deadly plane crash that took place on Friday about two miles north
Volunteers package love for troops
April 8, 2017
Ten-year-old Sarah McPortland was more than happy to be boxing donations for the troops on Saturday. “My dad was in the military,” said McPortland. “So this is important to me.”
Farmers market returns to make a difference
April 8, 2017
The seasonal farmers market returned to Saugus with the help of a nonprofit. Supporting Arms, an organization aimed toward helping foster youth, had its first market of the season on
Semi truck overturns after morning rainfall; no more rain predicted today
April 8, 2017
The Santa Clarita Valley witnessed multiple traffic incidents during slight rainfall in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Newhall Pass recorded 0.16 inches of rain from approximately 12 a.m. to
Photos of the Week: April 1 – 7, 2017
April 8, 2017
Man pulls knife on security during robbery at Kohl’s
April 8, 2017
Sheriffs are investigating a robbery that took place at Kohl’s on the 19300 block of Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita Friday night. “All we know at this time is
14 timely and timeless lessons from the first quarter of 2017
April 8, 2017
Editor’s note: Today marks the debut of “Ken Keller: On Business & Life,” successor to “Brainfood for Business Owners.” Over the years, many readers have told Ken about sharing columns
Waterworks ratepayers not part of new water agency
April 8, 2017
As the Santa Clarita Valley inches to a place under the umbrella of one all-encompassing water agency, those in the valley who get their water from the county will not
Pecsi resigns as VP of the CLWA board
April 7, 2017
As the Castaic Lake Water Agency’s board of directors wrestles with some history-making decisions, not the least of which involves the formation of one new all-encompassing water agency, it will
Greenbrier Mobile Home residents express governing concerns
April 7, 2017
Mobile home park residents do not seem to hate the idea of a new form of internal governing as a result of changes to their municipal code. In fact, some
UPDATE: Gov. Jerry Brown lifts drought emergency for most of California
April 7, 2017
Friday, April 7 4:30 p.m. Following one of the wettest rainy seasons on record, Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Friday officially ending the drought emergency for most of
Man accused in Valencia Summit prowler case appears in court
April 7, 2017
The man accused of being the Valencia Summit prowler appeared briefly in court Friday as his case heads towards trial. Christopher Thomas Marchetti, 28, appeared Friday morning in courtroom 2
Carousel Ranch receives $50,000 grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
April 7, 2017
On Friday, Carousel Ranch announced that it received a $50,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation—a private family foundation dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations—to support the operations and growth
Saugus High School students teach kindness through activities
April 7, 2017
A student-led club of high school students is using its voice to spread lessons of kindness to elementary school children throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. The Students Matter Club at
Act would protect from military sexual harassment
April 7, 2017
In an effort to protect military members from sexual harassment, Congressman Steve Knight cosponsored legislation to prevent people in the military from sharing one another’s private photos. This piece of
Republican legislators voice opposition to transportation tax
April 7, 2017
Governor Jerry Brown passed his $52 billion tax increase on transportation late Thursday night, but not without opposition from California Republicans. Brown’s Senate Bill 1 aims to fix roads, repair
Questions about Valencia Water Company’s role in SCV dog officials
April 6, 2017
Ratepayers are asking local water officials where does the Valencia Water Company fit in to the newly state-sanctioned agency officials are busy forming to handle all water in the
Parks commissioner to be appointed at next council meeting
April 6, 2017
After City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioner Kevin Korenthal announced in March that he would be moving to Texas, his position became open for another parks-oriented and passionate Santa