Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
February 17, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at age 84, according to a Tuesday announcement by his family. “He died peacefully on Tuesday morning,
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Hart district dispels social media rumors; No school shooting at Golden Valley
February 17, 2026
If Santa Clarita residents logged onto social media on Tuesday morning, they may have seen reports of a school shooting at Golden Valley High School. However, it was at the high school with the same
Senior homes proposed for Tourney Road
February 16, 2026
A Los Angeles-based developer is looking to put 100 market-rate assisted-living units for seniors on Tourney Road, across the street from the Kaiser Permanente medical offices and nestled alongside Valencia Country Club. “The Ivy
Rain expected on, off throughout week
February 16, 2026
Santa Clarita residents should expect the rainy weather to slightly lighten up on Tuesday night through Wednesday morning with about three-quarters of an inch of rain anticipated, according to National Weather Service officials. However, there is a slight chance of
Sheriff’s deputies to host free catalytic converter etching event on Saturday
February 16, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event — a
LASD seeks public’s help to find woman reported missing
February 16, 2026
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help to find a woman reported missing who was last seen on Sunday at 11 a.m. on the 18100 block of
Hart district set to lay off 14 bus assistants, review LCAP
February 16, 2026
The William S. Hart Union High School District is set to decrease the number of classified employees, review the Local Control and Accountability Plan mid-year report, and recognize an individual with the One Hart Award during Wednesday’s governing board meeting.
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning ‘The Godfather’ actor, dies at 95
February 16, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Robert Duvall, the Academy Award–winning actor best known for his roles in two of “The Godfather” films and “Apocalypse Now,” has died at his home in Virginia,
Trump: Guthrie kidnappers to face death penalty if she’s not returned alive
February 16, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The people who kidnapped the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie will face the death penalty if she is not alive, President Donald Trump said
Trump: US helicopter pilots ‘hit pretty bad’ during Maduro raid
February 16, 2026
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said that U.S. military pilots were “hit pretty bad in the legs” during a mission last month in Venezuela that led to the capture
Zelenskyy seeks Congress-backed US security guarantees in peace deal
February 16, 2026
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday called for security guarantees backed by the U.S. Congress before any peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow is signed. Zelenskyy said in a
Puerto Rico enacts law defining unborn children as ‘human beings’
February 16, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Puerto Rico’s Republican governor has signed legislation amending the territory’s penal code to recognize a conceived child at any stage of gestation as a human being under certain
Deputies: Castaic murder suspect arrested
February 15, 2026
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man suspected of stabbing his father multiple times on the 32700 block of Ridge Top Lane in Castaic on Saturday afternoon. Homicide investigators identified the murder suspect as 19-year-old Terrance Crawford. Crawford was located
SpaceX launch seen from SCV
February 14, 2026
A SpaceX rocket carrying Starlink satellites into orbit was seen from the Santa Clarita Valley in a Valentine’s Day launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base near Santa Barbara. The Falcon
Hart district issues statement on flier circulating via social media
February 14, 2026
The William S. Hart Union High School District issued a statement earlier this week stating the district is not affiliated with a flier circulating on social media in relation to a planned protest next weekend. “The Hart district supports
Homicide detectives investigate Castaic death
February 14, 2026
An investigation into the circumstances of a man’s death in Castaic is underway by Homicide Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to an LASD Nixle alert. The incident was reported at approximately
Saugus district seeks public input for superintendent search
February 14, 2026
The Saugus Union School District is having a series of public meetings and an online survey to gather community insight on the strengths and challenges in the district as well as desired leadership qualities for its future superintendent, according to a news release. The
Lennar: Everything in place for Bouquet Canyon Road detour
February 13, 2026
Despite months of complaints and concerns, a gate was installed Friday at Benz Road as planned, and a detour was put in place on Bouquet Canyon Road that is expected to
Council asks questions about mall project
February 13, 2026
In the past month, Santa Clarita planners have spent hours talking about their major efforts for 2026-27, first through the city’s annual budget, and then through the announcement of the city’s latest
COC employee reps raise concerns about AI for college’s workforce, students
February 13, 2026
Amid conversations about the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of higher education, some College of the Canyons employee representatives are saying they’re foreseeing a “fire hose” of impacts for students and employees. COC’s Classified Senate President Michael Monsour told the college’s governing board during its monthly business meeting Wednesday he wasn’t confident in