County considers life after Chiquita
January 7, 2025
Now that Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic has been closed due to pollution problems, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors began dealing with how to mitigate the loss of a
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Windstorms continue to pound LA County
January 7, 2025
After the Santa Clarita Valley was buffeted by gusts that exceeded 60 mph Tuesday, many residents remained without power, as the winds were expected to remain strong through Thursday before
Brush fire breaks out north of Santa Clarita
January 7, 2025
A quarter-acre brush fire north of Santa Clarita broke out Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of San Francisquito Canyon Road and Dry Gulch Road, according to L.A. County Fire Department
Firefighters respond to Canyon Country house fire
January 7, 2025
Firefighters responded to a report of a two-story house that was on fire Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Lost Canyon Road and Via Princessa in Canyon Country, according to
Company sued over fire risk of lithium batteries
January 7, 2025
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Power tools manufacturer Chervon North America is facing a class-action lawsuit from a customer citing the safety risk posed by a battery he purchased, which was
Meta ends fact-checking program in US, introduces X-style community notes
January 7, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Meta is ending its fact-checking program in the United States and replacing it with community notes, similar to the system used by Elon Musk-owned social media
Federal judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel’s classified documents report
January 7, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday blocked the release of a special counsel’s final report into President-elect Donald Trump, pending a decision by an appeals
McDonald’s says it will end some DEI practices amid ‘shifting legal landscape’
January 7, 2025
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer McDonald’s said on Monday that it would roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives due to the “shifting legal landscape” following a Supreme
Wind event expected to bring 80 mph gusts
January 6, 2025
An extreme wind event over the next two days is expected to bring gusts of up to 80 mph and power outages back to the Santa Clarita Valley once again,
Arts Commission to discuss $100k in local grants
January 6, 2025
The city of Santa Clarita Arts Commission plans to talk Thursday about how the city can support local arts and community programs with its annual investment of $100,000 in grants.
CHP warns public about Amber Alert scam
January 6, 2025
The California Highway Patrol has issued a warning for residents to stay vigilant following reports of phone scammers posing as “Amber Alert representatives,” offering to “register” children and asking people
Deputies get fix for downed dispatch software
January 6, 2025
Roughly three days after the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department’s 38-year-old computer-aided dispatch system crashed, a temporary fix is expected to work until it can be replaced, according to an email
Castaic man arrested on suspicion of rape
January 6, 2025
Castaic man arrested on suspicion of rape By Perry Smith Senior Staff Writer Detectives with the Special Victims Unit confirmed Monday they’re investigating the claims of a woman who said
Valladares announces committee assignments
January 6, 2025
News release State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as vice chair of the Committee
14-year-old motorcyclist dies after head-on collision
January 6, 2025
A 14-year-old boy riding a dirt bike died at the hospital after being involved in a head-on collision at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive on Saturday
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau says he is resigning
January 6, 2025
By Omid Ghoreishi Contributing Writer Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign as prime minister and Liberal leader after a replacement is chosen. He also asked Gov. Gen.
Trump’s election win certified by Congress
January 6, 2025
By Samantha Flom and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s electoral victory in the 2024 election, marking the official final step to guarantee Trump’s position as
US Steel, Nippon Steel sue Biden administration over blocked merger
January 6, 2025
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel are suing to challenge the Biden administration’s decision that blocked a nearly $15 billion deal for the Japanese company to take
No injuries reported in early morning structure fire
January 6, 2025
Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the 16300 block of Placerita Canyon Road in the early hours Monday to reports of a structure fire, according to a
Video shows juveniles riding dirt bikes through mall food court
January 5, 2025
No arrests were made following reports of juveniles riding dirt bikes inside the Valencia Town Center mall on Saturday night, according to a spokesman with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s