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First responders search for possible crashed aircraft

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department search and rescue teams were working alongside the Civil Air Patrol on Wednesday to locate a possibly downed aircraft in the San Gabriel Mountain range.   A loud explosion was

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Man arrested on suspicion of starting three fires in Castaic

An Oklahoma City man was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of purposefully starting three brush fires in Castaic last month.   The arrest stems from an incident that reportedly began 6 a.m. Feb. 21, near the Warped Paintball Park on

Supes approve COVID-19 recovery measures

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors disagreed Tuesday on how to adapt the county’s enforcement protocols for a business’ compliance with the public health officer orders, as more businesses prepare to reopen in the coming

Coroner IDs Stevenson Ranch man killed in crash

Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Jerry Ng, 64, of Stevenson Ranch, as the man killed in a solo-vehicle crash Monday.  California Highway Patrol officers received reports of a traffic collision shortly after noon at the

Wilk’s EDD fraud bill passes Senate committee

A bill by Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, aiming to eradicate fraud related to the Employment Development Department passed the Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employees and Retirement with a unanimous vote Monday.  Senate Bill 58,

Supes to discuss Valencia housing development

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected Tuesday to discuss the Newhall Ranch Sanitation District, which is set to service the infrastructure of the Valencia project, formerly known as Newhall Ranch.  The Valencia project, located west of

Repeated theft occurs at Hart district school sites

The William S. Hart Union High School District has been experiencing ongoing acts of theft as people are stealing “recyclable items” from the rooftops of school sites, according to district officials.  In

CUSD to discuss preparation for return of middle school

With elementary school students back on campus, the Castaic Union School District’s board of trustees plans to discuss a return date for middle school students, once it’s allowed in Los Angeles County.  CUSD officials are set to meet March 11 to discuss having a

CDC, Public Health update guidance for fully vaccinated individuals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals Monday to report that they can attend gatherings with others without having to wear face-coverings or physical distancing.  Individuals who are fully vaccinated