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One charged in Creekview Park robberies 

July 9, 2026

The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is bringing a pair of charges against an 18-year-old Newhall man accused of meeting people online for purchases and then robbing them at a

Planning OKs new objective design standards 

July 9, 2026

The city of Santa Clarita on Tuesday took the first step in adopting new rules for planners, with the Planning Commission’s approval of objective design standards, or ODS.  City planners

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CPUC alerts landline customers 

July 9, 2026

AT&T is planning to end its “legacy voice service,” also known as “landlines,” which has prompted some concern in the past from Santa Clarita Valley customers, particularly those in rural areas, or places

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City launches Animal Care Grant Program 

July 9, 2026

News release  The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the third annual Animal Care Grant Program.   This initiative offers direct financial assistance to nonprofit organizations that serve the city’s animal population. The City Council has allocated $50,000 annually to support the Animal Care Grant

Brush fire breaks out in hills near Val Verde 

July 9, 2026

A vehicle-fire-turned-brush fire, dubbed the “Grande Fire,” broke out and grew up to 30 acres in the hills near Val Verde along southbound State Route 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road early Thursday afternoon, according to Edith Lai, public information

Tyler Robinson speaks with his attorney Kathryn Nester during a hearing for Robinson, accused in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in 4th District Court in Provo, Utah, on April 17, 2026. Trent Nelson/Pool via Reuters

Court told Kirk shooting suspect confessed to roommate 

July 9, 2026

By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer  In dramatic audio testimony, defendant Tyler Robinson’s former roommate said Robinson cried and regretted his actions after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed by a

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College Brief for July 9

July 9, 2026

Local students named to dean’s list at Biola University  Approximately 1,700 students were named to the Biola University Dean’s List in fall 2025. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to

Planning Commission irked by Belcaro schedule 

July 8, 2026

Several members of the Planning Commission expressed concern Tuesday about the discussion of the Belcaro of Sand Canyon project at City Hall, questioning why the meeting was held the same day a more-than-7,000-page report on the project was

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Heat wave expected to continue into next week 

July 8, 2026

News release  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness — such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps — as high temperatures are forecast to continue impacting the region.   The National Weather Service

Firefighters make quick work of fire along I-5 

July 8, 2026

A 1/16-acre brush fire, dubbed the “Largo Fire,” broke out Wednesday afternoon at southbound Interstate 5 and Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia, near State Highway 126, according to Pauline McGee,