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Planning Commission set to deny proposed Sand Canyon Resort

A resolution officially denying the Sand Canyon Resort will be considered by the Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday, according to the commission’s agenda released Friday.  The proposed development includes a hotel, inn, villas, spa, restaurants, ballrooms, conference space and

Planning Commission will review plans for Central Park expansion

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hear the city’s plans for the third phase of the Central Park buildout Tuesday.   If approved, the 17-acre expansion to the park in Saugus would recommend adding a variety of new amenities. The Santa Clarita City

CUSD appoints new Northlake Hills principal

The Castaic Union School District’s governing board unanimously voted to appoint a new principal at Northlake Hills Elementary School during a special board meeting Thursday.  Lisa Loscos was appointed as principal at

Multiple overdose patients reported at Pitchess

At least three drug-related overdoses were reported at Pitchess Detention Center on Friday, adding to the number of medical emergencies the correctional facility has reported this week.   The report of the most recent set

Garcia bill to support military families gets Democratic co-sponsor

Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, recently became the first member of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 2650, a bill introduced in April by Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita.  The proposed legislation would “give military spouses with valid professional licenses in

Stern, Senate Dems announce $1 billion wildfire-prevention package, legislation

A group of seven state senators announced Thursday their “Blueprint for a Fire Safe California,” which includes 11 pieces of legislation and a $1 billion budget package geared toward wildfire preparedness and prevention.  Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, who represents parts of Santa Clarita, joined fellow members

Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s almost time to honor the men and women who died serving the country.  Both Los Angeles County and city of Santa Clarita officials

K-9 unit assists CHP in 10-pound meth discovery

A K-9 unit working with officers from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office helped in the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday.   The recovery stemmed from an early-morning patrol on the Interstate 5

More COC classes returning to campus this fall

About 30% of the nearly 2,000 classes being offered at College of the Canyons this fall will be held in-person.  “That’s as of right now,” said Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer, noting the college constantly reviews waitlists to

Vehicle drives off bridge on Soledad Canyon Road

A vehicle drove over the side of a bridge on Soledad Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Canyon Road early Thursday morning.   Los Angeles County Fire units arrived at 8:37 a.m. to find a vehicle in