Election Results Update
June 17, 2022
Unofficial results as of 3:40 p.m. Friday. 100% of precincts partially reporting. Next update expected Tuesday. Official results to be finalized by July 15. Results will change throughout canvass period
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FDA authorizes emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older
June 17, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it authorized emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older to help minimize the potential impacts of coronavirus for young
City hosts ‘Free to be Me’ concert, tailored for special needs
June 17, 2022
Dena Borrow would always take her daughter, Alexandra, to concerts at Central Park. Alexandra loved to dance and really enjoyed listening to the live music, but events like these could
Santa Clarita discontinues marathon
June 17, 2022
It’s the end of the run for the Santa Clarita Marathon. City of Santa Clarita officials released a prepared statement Friday morning announcing that the annual marathon is being discontinued
Newhall School District hires new superintendent
June 17, 2022
The Newhall School District governing board has announced that Leticia Hernandez has been selected as the new superintendent of schools pending board approval at the upcoming June 28 board meeting.
Newhall car fire suspected to be arson
June 17, 2022
A suspected arson occurred in the form of a vehicle fire on Friday morning around midnight at the 23000 block of Newhall Avenue, according to Lt. Barclay, watch commander for
High levels of COVID-19 may prompt return of indoor masking
June 16, 2022
Public Health to reinstate indoor mask mandate if community transmission of COVID-19 reaches high levels Public health data indicates there’s been an increase in coronavirus test positivity and hospitalizations,
PHOTO ESSAY: A fairytale return
June 16, 2022
Santa Clarita Ballet Academy makes return to live performances with “Cinderella” The Santa Clarita Ballet Company returned to the stage for its rendition of “Cinderella” at the Santa Clarita Performing
City selects less expensive trash service
June 16, 2022
After decades of partnering with Waste Management, the Santa Clarita City Council decided Tuesday to go with a new solid waste collection service for local residents. For at least the
Schools can’t decline being a polling place, even in light of school shootings
June 16, 2022
Schools have long been election-day polling places. Valencia Valley Elementary School is one of them. But on the heels of the recent Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, at
Modern and classic cars dazzle at Castaic show
June 16, 2022
From the modern to the classic and everything else in between, it was all available to see at the third annual Castaic Lake RV Park Car and Motorcycle Show on
Traffic stop leads deputies to further criminal investigation
June 16, 2022
A man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of possession of a debit card with intent to defraud after deputies conducted a traffic stop in Castaic, according to law enforcement. A
Deputies arrest men on suspicion of assaults
June 16, 2022
A Canyon Country man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after swinging a knife at woman, according to law enforcement. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station
Sierra Fire 90% contained, holds at 11 acres overnight
June 16, 2022
Firefighters announced Thursday morning that the Sierra Fire burning north of Santa Clarita had been held to 11 acres and they had reached 90% containment. But despite a lifting of
Inaugural Shining Star award honors late philanthropist, Cheri Fleming
June 16, 2022
In a ceremony and fundraiser for Cheri Fleming’s legacy fund, an award was given to Abigail Alvidrez in honor of the late philanthropist. Fleming, who died in 2020, was the
Hart Board approves budget, LCAP
June 15, 2022
The 2022-2023 operating budget for the William S. Hart Union High School District, as well as the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP, were approved by the governing
City approves new fee schedule, holds public hearing on budget
June 15, 2022
The Santa Clarita City Council approved a new fee schedule for residents as well as held a public hearing on the upcoming fiscal year’s budget on Tuesday evening. The new
Newhall district approves salary raises for staff
June 15, 2022
Newhall School District teachers sought raises, they rallied and protested more than once with colleagues, parents and students outside of the district office, and they finally came to an agreement
City wins statewide awards for street projects
June 15, 2022
News release The city of Santa Clarita has received a pair of awards from state agencies recognizing the achievement of two projects that enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. The Hydrogen
Firefighters respond to brush fire north of SCV
June 15, 2022
Firefighters responded to a brush fire north of the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday, with officials saying the blaze broke out near the Bouquet Reservoir. The fire was first reported