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Hart OKs budget, facing $8.9M shortfall

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board approved a budget for the 2021-22 school year last week that details an $8.9 million deficit for the district.   However, the district’s chief business officer said Tuesday school leaders are

Summer beach bus services return through September

Beginning July 3, residents can once again board Santa Clarita Transit’s summer beach bus to travel to Santa Monica on Saturdays and Sundays.  Santa Clarita Transit is bringing back the popular service, which allows residents

L.A. County addresses firefighter trauma

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to work toward addressing workplace traumas in the L.A. County Fire Department. The motion follows the Fire Station 81 shooting

L.A. County to close Men’s Central Jail

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to begin the process of closing Men’s Central Jail. The motion comes nearly a year after another motion first brought

Big-rig fire spreads to brush near Lyons Avenue

A big-rig fire that broke out late Tuesday morning spread to nearby brush on the side of northbound lanes on Interstate 5.  The fire was first reported near the Lyons Avenue off-ramp at approximately 10:42

Three more overdoses reported at Pitchess Detention Center

Three additional Pitchess Detention Center inmates were transported to the hospital following suspected drug-related overdoses Monday. This incident follows reports that Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel had transported more

SCV dads celebrate Father’s Day

While the first day of summer brought warm temperatures to the Santa Clarita Valley, families still flocked outdoors Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day. Over at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center,

Station 81 shooting prompts county review of firefighter trauma

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will discuss Tuesday a strategy to address workplace trauma in the L.A. County Fire Department.  A motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger states there is “an immediate need to identify and

Business ventures amid the pandemic

While numerous businesses were negatively impacted by the pandemic, others were able to persevere, starting new business ventures in a difficult year.   Among the newcomers is Teriyaki Rice Express, at

Stolen vehicle investigation ends in two arrests

A felony traffic stop concerning a possible stolen vehicle resulted in the shutdown of a freeway on-ramp and two arrests in Newhall on Friday.   Deputies on patrol near the intersection of the

SCV Water Agency approves rate changes

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency approved Tuesday new water rates that will increase annually over the next five years starting this July.  Gary Martin, president of the SCV Water Board, said the

City to begin refurbishment of Railroad Avenue

The city of Santa Clarita is scheduled to start refurbishing approximately 2 miles of Railroad Avenue between Magic Mountain Parkway and 15th Street on June 24.  The construction is expected to last until the end of September with work