Council to again discuss LASD staffing shortage
April 7, 2025
The City Council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss a letter to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, calling on the board to support the Sheriff’s Department in its efforts to
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Diez promoted to lead North Patrol Division
April 7, 2025
After five years at the helm of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, its longest-serving captain, Cmdr. Justin Diez has now been promoted to lead five stations for the Sheriff’s
Deputies: Suspect arrested after physical altercation with sister
April 7, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station personnel were dispatched to a family disturbance call at 10:59 a.m. Monday on Rotunda Road in Valencia, according to Watch Commander Luis Molina with the
Experts: Beijing’s Taiwan drills were political posturing
April 7, 2025
By Lily Zhou Contributing Writer China’s military exercise last week to blockade Taiwan was mostly political posturing aimed at Washington, Taipei, as well as China’s domestic audiences, analysts said. On April
Netanyahu: Israel will eliminate trade deficit, trade barriers
April 7, 2025
Compiled from news service reports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel will “eliminate” its trade deficit with the United States “very quickly.” “We think it’s the right
Photos: “Symphony of Colors 2” art exhibition at Canyon Theatre Guild
April 7, 2025
The “Symphony of Colors 2” art exhibition by impressionalist artist Zony Gordon is inspired by the nature in Santa Clarita. “Santa Clarita Valley has a lot of foliage and beautiful
COC hosts annual Children’s Play Day event
April 7, 2025
With the sun shining, Kidz Bop blasting through the Honor Grove and children of all ages having the time of their life playing games, it made for a memorable day
Man detained at mall on suspicion of possession of a firearm
April 6, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Sunday evening detained a man on suspicion of possessing a firearm after receiving reports that a man was seen with a gun near Five
Commercial fire breaks out on Industry Drive
April 6, 2025
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a commercial building fire for a water flow alarm at 10:37 a.m. Sunday at 28150 Industry Drive in Valencia, according to
Anti-Trump protest draws 2,000-plus
April 5, 2025
Protesters object to president’s efforts to reduce government waste and fraud Some Santa Clarita Valley residents were surprised on Saturday afternoon to see what was estimated to be over 2,000
55 Years Ago: The Newhall Incident
April 5, 2025
On April 6, 1970, four young California Highway Patrol officers lost their lives in a four-and-a-half-minute gun battle that left four families without their husbands and fathers, and a mourning
Deputies: Suspect in stolen vehicle, detained at gunpoint in Wendy’s drive-thru
April 4, 2025
Deputies were on a routine patrol on The Old Road and Magic Mountain Parkway when they found a reported stolen vehicle in the Wendy’s drive-thru Friday night, according to Detective
Santa Clarita surpasses prepandemic job levels
April 4, 2025
The latest numbers from California’s Employment Development Department indicate the number of local jobs dipped in February, but Santa Clarita remains above its prepandemic levels, just over five years after
Valencia High School junior gets perfect scores on ACT and PSAT
April 4, 2025
Valencia High School junior Andrew Kim accomplished something that only 1% of students in the United States can do – and he did it twice. Kim scored two perfect scores
Trump extends TikTok deadline for another 75 days
April 4, 2025
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Friday extended by 75 days the deadline by which TikTok must divest from its Beijing-based parent company or face a ban in
Leona Cox Elementary hosts 16th annual Multicultural Day
April 4, 2025
With 20 different countries, 20 different cultures and 20 different experiences for students ranging from third through sixth grade, it was a “globe” of fun. Leona Cox Elementary School hosted
Nearly 490,000 pounds of ready-to-eat breakfast sandwiches recalled
April 4, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Utah-based Hearthside Food Solutions LLC is recalling nearly half a million pounds of food products from the market, citing concerns about allergy risks, according to the
Dow Jones slides for second day amid tariff announcements
April 4, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,400 points during Friday morning trading, a day after being down 1,600 points amid a broad swath of
Saugus district board approves behavior consulting workshop
April 3, 2025
The Saugus Union School District governing board at Tuesday’s meeting authorized the hiring of Conscious Discipline for a one-day workshop with the members of the district’s behavior council and site
Mother accused of fentanyl poisoning in infant’s death
April 3, 2025
A preliminary hearing Friday will set the course for a case involving an 18-month-old boy’s murder from fentanyl exposure and five other children poisoned by the drug, according to the