Purple Palooza colors the truth behind domestic abuse
October 16, 2021
Amy Green was a young woman when she fell into a cycle of abuse that began with a relationship with the wrong man and led her to an addiction to heroin. “I
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The fun is on its way back
October 16, 2021
Each time the MB2 Entertainment owners — who happen to be not only business leaders but also two longtime Santa Clarita Valley residents — drove past the Mountasia Family Fun
Princess Cruises returns to ports of Los Angeles, San Francisco
October 16, 2021
After nearly two years, Santa Clarita-based Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess ship was the first to dock into both the Port of Los Angeles and San Francisco earlier this month. During
Judge rejects restraining order; DA, prosecutors due back in court
October 15, 2021
Although rejecting a request for a temporary restraining order on Friday, a Los Angeles County Superior Court ordered District Attorney George Gascón to return to court and argue why there should not be an injunction against
Camp Scott placed on short list for future juvenile offenders
October 15, 2021
The Saugus-based Camp Scott was placed on a short list of potential future sites for the county’s violent youth offenders, officials said Friday. While Camp Joseph Scott and Camp Kenyon Scudder,
Mayor visits Newhall students for Hispanic Heritage Month
October 15, 2021
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda visited sixth-graders at Newhall Elementary School to discuss his journey to public service and the power of representation. “I
City issues survey about trash and recycling services
October 15, 2021
The city of Santa Clarita is asking residents for feedback regarding the quality of trash and recycling services. Residents have been asked to complete a survey regarding the city’s services,
City approves resolution asking for more local land use, zoning control
October 15, 2021
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday calling for more local control over zoning laws and land use. The resolution was in response to bills recently passed into state law that would
Lunafest empowers women through filmmaking
October 15, 2021
Women and men gathered on top of Old Town Newhall’s parking structure Thursday for an evening of drinks and recognition of local leaders in the film industry as part of Zonta’s women’s film
Covid rates down, health officials ask ‘to stay vigilant’
October 15, 2021
Health officials announced Thursday a continued downward trend across COVID-19-related cases, hospitalization and death rates. However, they seek to provide more vaccinations as they struggle with an uptick of open outbreak investigations
Saugus man accused of sexually abusing child returns to court
October 14, 2021
A Saugus man accused of continuous sexual abuse on a child and of committing lewd acts on a child returned to court Wednesday. Marino Daniele Giammarco, 31, who according to
Gun found after Newhall containment
October 14, 2021
A gun and clothing believed to belong to two teenage suspects was found following a containment in Newhall on Wednesday. The containment — which included roadblocks and deputies combing the streets directly
Red flag, high wind warning in effect for SCV
October 14, 2021
Santa Ana winds are bringing a red flag warning and high wind advisory to the Santa Clarita Valley through Saturday evening, according to National Weather Service officials. A red flag
Apartment fire reported in Stevenson Ranch
October 14, 2021
By Caleb Lunetta & Emily Alvarenga Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment complex in Stevenson Ranch on Thursday. The fire was reported on the 25000 block of The Old Road at
Prosecutors seek injunction, allege ‘cronyism’ by Gascón
October 14, 2021
The union representing Los Angeles County prosecutors filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against District Attorney George Gascón on Thursday, alleging cronyism and appointments to prominent positions for “ineligible political supporters.” The petition for a temporary injunction — filed in L.A.
Local leaders honor two sheriff’s deputies
October 14, 2021
Santa Clarita sheriff’s deputies Estevan Perez and Carmen Gudiel enjoyed an afternoon of recognition for their dedication to public safety from leaders at the local and state level of government. “It’s a
Felony traffic stop ends in 3 arrests on suspicion of grand theft
October 13, 2021
A felony traffic stop off Railroad Avenue on Wednesday ended in three arrests on suspicion of grand theft, according to law enforcement officials. At approximately 1 p.m., a felony traffic stop
Parent files $1M lawsuit against school district over alleged bullying, negligence
October 13, 2021
A Stevenson Ranch Elementary School parent filed a $1 million lawsuit against the Newhall School District on Wednesday, alleging the district failed to properly address a multiyear issue of bullying involving
Garcia calls for action to prevent state doctor shortage
October 13, 2021
News Release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers to call on the Department of Education to include loan forgiveness for doctors. The group wants a
Circle of Hope hosts tea party fundraiser to support cancer patients
October 13, 2021
After Colleen Shaffer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, she decided she wanted to help others who were on the same uncertain journey she was on — so she hosted a