Acosta reaching out for citizen advisers
December 21, 2016
It’s a bit like that old recruiting poster, the one with Uncle Sam pointing his finger and saying, “I want you / for U.S. Army.” In this case, it’s newly
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Supes OK city’s purchase of 26 acres for park
December 21, 2016
Officials finalized a land deal this week with the city that will result in another new community park. Santa Clarita’s purchase of about 26 acres adjacent to the Via Princessa
Real-estate sales show SCV, San Fernando split
December 21, 2016
November real-estate sales numbers paint a Tale of Two Valleys. In the Santa Clarita Valley, it is the best of times … or at least the best in several years.
West Ranch High School co-workers donate money, gifts to two local veterans
December 21, 2016
Instead of exchanging holiday gifts this year, West Ranch High School cafeteria workers decided to pool together money, food and gifts for two local United States Marine Corps veterans. “We
UPDATE: Wilk named Vice Chair of Senate Agriculture and Education Committees
December 21, 2016
“I’m pretty happy for being the low man on the totem pole to get the committees I got,’’ freshly minted state Sen. Scott Wilk was saying Wednesday, taking a few
Canyon Country Library hosts Elf Ball for children
December 21, 2016
The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library turned into a Christmas Elf’s paradise Wednesday morning, full of games, crafts, treats and toys. More than 200 Santa Clarita children spent the
Jodie Hoffman named head of Golden Oak Adult School
December 21, 2016
News release issued by the William S. Hart Union High School District. SANTA CLARITA, Calif – Jodie Hoffman has been named the new Supervisor of Adult Education in charge of
Free tree recycling available to city residents
December 21, 2016
News release issued by the city of Santa Clarita. The City of Santa Clarita and Waste Management are offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 14, 2017 for all
Stevenson Ranch crash overturns one car Tuesday night
December 21, 2016
A two car collision overturned one car shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday in Stevenson Ranch, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m.
Update: ‘Suicidal’ man runs into traffic, struck by vehicle in Saugus
December 20, 2016
A man who sheriff’s officials said “admitted trying to kill himself” suffered only minor injuries Tuesday night when he ran into rush-hour traffic and was struck by an SUV on
Santa Clarita residents should be aware of holiday scammers
December 20, 2016
On Saturday, Tami Phillips noticed a man soliciting for donations outside of Walmart in Newhall for one of the missions on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. As vice president and chief
Kellar set to introduce anti-hate proclamation
December 20, 2016
After what some residents labeled foot-dragging, it appears the Santa Clarita City Council is going to take a symbolic but formal stand against bigotry and intolerance. In response to comments
Target for new Fire Station 104: Early 2019
December 20, 2016
The new home of Santa Clarita’s Fire Station 104 – currently located at 26201 Golden Valley Road but ticketed for demolition to make room for a new sheriff’s station – should
Modest housing gains likely in 2017
December 20, 2016
The housing market is morphing — what with interest rate hikes, rising prices and limited inventory — but economists expect to see modest gains nationwide in existing home sales in
Princess Cruises parent Carnival earnings climb
December 20, 2016
Carnival Corp. & plc, parent of Valencia-based Princess Cruises and nine other cruise lines, had its most profitable year ever in fiscal 2016. The company had net income of $2.8
The Gentle Barn donates toys to more than 1,500 children in Los Angeles
December 20, 2016
Santa Clarita’s The Gentle Barn and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Southeast Division joined together Tuesday for their sixth annual toy drive to bring holiday joy to at-risk youth. The
Canyon Country man charged with murder and attempted murder, pleads not guilty
December 20, 2016
A Canyon Country truck driver was formally charged with murder for the 2015 shooting death of a Lancaster man and attempted murder in the shooting of a Canyon Country woman.
New Newhall Post Office on Lyons Avenue set to open in 2017
December 20, 2016
The long-awaited United States Post Office’s return to Newhall is anticipated to open at its new location, at 23636 Lyons Avenue, in mid-January 2017, according to city officials. “It is
Chiquita Canyon delivers 70 bikes to local non-profits
December 20, 2016
Seventy children in the Santa Clarita Valley will receive a brand new bike and helmet this holiday season. As part of the 15th annual Christmas Promise Bike Build, Chiquita Canyon
Expect delays on I-5 during sign replacement
December 20, 2016
Portions of the 5 freeway between the 170 and the Kern County line will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday as the California Department of Transportation