COC board approves CEO search firm to be retained
March 14, 2025
The College of the Canyons governing board on Wednesday gave the green light for CEO search firms to begin applying to help the college find a permanent leader. David Andrus
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Thieves run off with merchandise from Nike store
March 14, 2025
At least two people were involved in a theft at the Nike Clearance Store on the 25600 block of The Old Road on Friday afternoon, according to Santa Clarita Valley
Social Security rectifying records of people aged 100 or older
March 14, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The U.S. Social Security Administration says it has made progress in resolving the issue of potentially deceased individuals listed in its records. The agency has made
10 Senate Democrats join Republicans to advance bill to avoid shutdown
March 14, 2025
By Joseph Lord, Jackson Richman and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday advanced a House-approved bill to keep the government open hours before a shutdown was
Pursuit ends with suspect at large
March 14, 2025
California Highway Patrol officers initiated a pursuit on a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu for speeding and weaving on the State Route 14 southbound to San Fernando Road at 9:32 p.m. on
Pedestrian struck on McBean Parkway and Magic Mountain Parkway
March 14, 2025
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a call of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian on McBean Parkway at Magic Mountain Parkway at 10:51 a.m. Friday, according to
Placerita students shine in Great History Challenge, 11 qualify for Nationals
March 13, 2025
Students slowly trickled in and sat at their assigned seats inside one of the many Placerita Junior High School classrooms on Tuesday evening. Ready to put their knowledge to the
Saugus man arrested on abuse, assault charges
March 13, 2025
A Special Victims Bureau official said a domestic disturbance call Saturday in Saugus resulted in a pair of charges filed Tuesday in a San Fernando courthouse. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s
City Council takes up non-agendized discussion of Newhall project
March 13, 2025
Weste, council ask staff to secure rent-free temporary location for radio station during construction Plans announced last May are now expected to be presented at Santa Clarita City Hall next
SCV Eco Alliance Film Fest returns for second year
March 13, 2025
The Santa Clarita Valley Eco Alliance Film Festival returned for its second year and saw over 100 guests at the College of the Canyons University Center on Saturday. According to
SSUSD board approves positive financial budget report
March 13, 2025
The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board on Wednesday unanimously approved a positive certification for the district’s second interim financial report. According to the meeting agenda, the second interim
‘Sight word’ initiative helps Wiley Canyon students excel toward literacy
March 13, 2025
Kindergarten through second grade students at Wiley Canyon Elementary School have been making huge strides toward reading literacy with a new sight word incentive program that was implemented at the
Putin backs US cease-fire in principle, stops short of agreeing to terms
March 13, 2025
By Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed appreciation for a proposed U.S.-backed cease-fire in Ukraine but stopped short of agreeing to the framework. Putin said that
ICE: Detention facilities at maximum capacity
March 13, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. immigration detention facilities have reached capacity at about 47,600 beds, a top-level U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said on Wednesday in a call with
GAO: 16 federal agencies made $162B in improper payments in 2024
March 13, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Multiple federal agencies wasted $162 billion in government funds by making improper payments during fiscal year 2024, with the Medicare program at the top, according to
Hochman withdraws recommendation reducing Menendez Brothers’ prison sentence
March 13, 2025
By Juliette Fairley Contributing Writer Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman filed a reply motion on Monday to withdraw a previous recommendation by former DA George Gascón to reduce the
CalArts launches location-based entertainment initiative
March 13, 2025
News release California Institute of the Arts has announced the establishment of the Digital Research Entertainment Arts Media Storytelling Initiative supported by the Dolan Family Foundation. The initiative is intended
Structure fire source remains unconfirmed
March 13, 2025
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched at 8:22 p.m. Wednesday for a reported structure fire at an apartment complex on the 25300 block of The Old Road. Firefighters
College Briefs for March 13
March 13, 2025
Local students earn dean’s list recognition from George Fox University Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2024 semester. Traditional
3 local students named semifinalists in Music Center competition
March 12, 2025
Two William S. Hart Union High School District students were named semifinalists in The Music Center’s 37th annual Spotlight competition, and one student was named the finalist in her category.