At least one arrested on suspicion of arson
March 1, 2025
At least one person was arrested on suspicion of arson after deputies responded to a fire started by transients in the Santa Clara River in Canyon Country on Saturday afternoon,
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St. Clare’s 47th annual fish fry begins Friday
March 1, 2025
The St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church is gearing up for its 47th Annual Lenten Fish Fry set to begin Friday, with this year’s proceeds aimed to assist victims of
A century of love and legacy: Local woman turns 100
March 1, 2025
One of Elaine Swanson’s famous sayings is, “Happy as a clam,” said her son, Fred Swanson. And that’s exactly what she was on Wednesday afternoon as she celebrated her 100th
One killed in crash at Railroad and Market
March 1, 2025
A person was killed in a crash at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Market Street in Newhall at around 12:04 a.m. Saturday, and it’s being investigated as a possible
Deputies investigate burglary at closed Claim Jumper
February 28, 2025
A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station official confirmed one person was in custody in connection with a deputy’s “observational arrest” while on patrol Thursday evening, the station’s watch deputy said
Captain discusses use-of-force stats
February 28, 2025
Mental health and substance abuse issues or a combination of the two are the most common factors in use-of-force incidents for Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies, Capt. Justin Diez
USDA warns egg prices could rise by 41% in 2025
February 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that egg prices could spike by more than 40% this year amid bird flu outbreaks and the mass
Patel vows ‘no cover-ups’ amid FBI criticism over Epstein files
February 28, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer New FBI Director Kash Patel vowed for full transparency on Thursday amid criticism of the law enforcement bureau over how it handled turning over files on infamous
LASD: One injured in accidental gun discharge
February 28, 2025
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said Friday no one was arrested, and no major injuries were reported after an accidental gun discharge north of Newhall Ranch Road and west
US-Ukraine mineral deal called off after heated White House meeting
February 28, 2025
By Guy Birchall and Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers An Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a heated argument after both Trump and Vice
Local students and staff take center stage for annual Hart’s Got Talent
February 27, 2025
Under the bright lights, students and staff of the William S. Hart Union High School District took center stage one by one. Some took deep breaths, trying to calm their
Nova expected to make appearance in coming weeks
February 27, 2025
Within the Northern Crown, a constellation that is 3,000 light years from Earth, T Coronae Borealis, often called T Cor Bor or T CrB, is expected to brighten the night
SSUSD approves 1% salary increase for teachers and staff
February 27, 2025
The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board at Wednesday’s meeting unanimously approved a 1% salary increase for teachers for the 2024-25 school year as part of a new contract.
Light to moderate rain expected in coming week
February 27, 2025
With unpredictable weather taking place in Southern California in recent months, light precipitation is expected from Friday until Thursday in Santa Clarita, according to Ryan Kittell, meteorologist with the National
SSUSD board approves color scheme for Skyline school site
February 27, 2025
The Sulphur Springs Union School District governing board at Wednesday’s meeting approved a blue color scheme for the new elementary school in the Skyline Ranch community. Josh Randall, deputy superintendent
Musk: Federal workers will get another round of ‘pulse check’ emails
February 27, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Donald Trump, said Wednesday that federal employees should expect another mass email after an initial round asked them to
AG warns 3 states, including California, over transgender sports
February 27, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday warned Minnesota, California and Maine that they need to comply with federal law to keep “men out of women’s
ICE arrests more than 20,000 in past month
February 27, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The number of arrests of illegal immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the interior of the country has jumped significantly under the Trump administration, according to
Trump extends Russia sanctions, citing security threats
February 27, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has extended for one year a series of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, citing ongoing threats to U.S. national security
Deaths of Gene Hackman and wife called suspicious by investigators
February 27, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Investigators said on Thursday that Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife, and one of their dogs had been dead for a period of time before