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At least one detained following Newhall containment

At least one suspect was detained Wednesday night in connection to a law enforcement containment procedure in Newhall.    At approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies received reports of a possible person armed

Hart district honors Teachers of the Year

News release   The 16 William S. Hart Union High School District Teachers of the Year for the 2021/22 school year were recognized by the governing board during a recent meeting.  The district Teacher of the Year is Shelley Turski, a science teacher

National Weather Service issues fire weather watch

The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch on Tuesday, as the Santa Ana winds are forecasted to continue this week.   The fire weather watch will be in effect through Friday for much of

Prosecutors decry witness subpoena rule

Prosecutors are expressing frustration at an order from District Attorney George Gascón that prohibits them from compelling witnesses to testify in criminal trials.  The order, which was not included in Gascón’s publicly issued directives

Stern’s seven bills signed into law

News Release   Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law three new bills to promote wildlife corridors, provide mental health assistance for those in jail and demand transparency from oil and gas companies, respectively.    State

Santa Clarita presents concepts for Old Town Newhall

Santa Clarita residents might have noticed some changes in Newhall — from the construction of the Newhall Crossings mixed-use project to the opening of the Laemmle movie theater, new shops and restaurants.  These

Medical emergency results in airlift

A medical emergency Tuesday afternoon prompted response from a Los Angeles County Fire Department helicopter. The incident was first reported as an “advanced life support” call shortly before 12:15 p.m.

Newsom extends outdoor dining, to-go alcohol sales

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday that allows the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining expansions to continue as restaurants continue to work toward recovery from the pandemic.

Residents evacuated following family disturbance

Some Canyon Country residents were evacuated from their homes Sunday as Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a suspect barricaded in a home in the area following a