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Honoring Memorial Day in the SCV

With Memorial Day weekend upon us, it’s almost time to honor the men and women who died serving the country.  Both Los Angeles County and city of Santa Clarita officials

K-9 unit assists CHP in 10-pound meth discovery

A K-9 unit working with officers from the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office helped in the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine Thursday.   The recovery stemmed from an early-morning patrol on the Interstate 5

More COC classes returning to campus this fall

About 30% of the nearly 2,000 classes being offered at College of the Canyons this fall will be held in-person.  “That’s as of right now,” said Eric Harnish, the college’s public information officer, noting the college constantly reviews waitlists to

Vehicle drives off bridge on Soledad Canyon Road

A vehicle drove over the side of a bridge on Soledad Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Canyon Road early Thursday morning.   Los Angeles County Fire units arrived at 8:37 a.m. to find a vehicle in

City Council committee considers workforce housing proposal

The Santa Clarita City Council Development Committee heard a presentation Wednesday morning about a proposal to convert 278 market-rate apartment units into “workforce housing” intended for middle-income workers, such as first responders, teachers

Zero COVID-19 patients at Henry Mayo

For the first time in more than a year, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital says it has no COVID-19 patients hospitalized. The last COVID-19 patient at the hospital was discharged Tuesday,

Man arrested following deputy-involved fight

A man was arrested in Valencia on suspicion he brandished a knife and fought with deputies Tuesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of an

Split City Council opts to give roundtable more time

The Santa Clarita City Council lacked the necessary votes Tuesday night to add to the agenda of the next City Council meeting a discussion about the city of Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable.  Mayor Bill Miranda suggested the idea for an “open and

Concerns raised over illegal marijuana grow operations

Illegal marijuana grows in Acton, Agua Dulce and the Antelope Valley have the attention of Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, who has spoken out about the operations in recent weeks.  “These are international, transnational criminal organizations that are getting