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SCV teen’s Girl Scout Gold Award project promotes children’s literacy
January 27, 2021
When West Ranch High School senior Nicole Augusta was a young Girl Scout, she remembers dreaming about getting her Gold Award. The Gold Award, comparable to the Boy Scouts of
Santa Clarita man recalls 911 call that helped save lives of two in violent Newhall crash
January 27, 2021
Santa Clarita resident Clayton Breaux heard the screams of a woman coming from a forested area in Newhall shortly after a violent crash off Interstate 5 Monday morning. But there
COVID-19: Public Health reports more than 300 deaths
January 27, 2021
Los Angeles County Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Wednesday: New COVID-19 cases reported in L.A. County in the past 24 hours: 6,917Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:
Wednesday afternoon update: Caltrans reopens Grapevine with escorts
January 27, 2021
Caltrans officials announced shortly before noon on Wednesday that the Grapevine had been reopened for through traffic with California Highway Patrol escorts. Commuters awoke Wednesday morning to find that the
33 missing children recovered during Trafficking Awareness Month
January 26, 2021
Working in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, as well as a number of other law enforcement agencies, the FBI Los Angeles Field Office announced Friday agents recovered
Deputies find robbery suspect fleeing, hiding in Newhall bushes
January 26, 2021
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies apprehended a robbery suspect Tuesday after he was reported to have committed a robbery in Newhall and fled into the Santa Clara riverbed. At
State officials ask SoCal Edison about their ‘mistakes,’ ‘operational gaps’ during power shutoffs
January 26, 2021
California Public Utilities Commission members asked Southern California Edison officials to address the power company’s “mistakes” and “operational gaps” that led to widespread power shutoffs over the past few months,
Northbound and Down: Truckers line Castaic roads, parking lots during Operation Snowflake
January 26, 2021
Dozens of 18-wheelers lined the shoulder of Interstate 5 and filled the parking lots of Castaic on Tuesday, as the drivers waited out Operation Snowflake. Each year, tens of thousands
Gascón amends directive allowing for 16- and 17-year-olds to be charged with more crimes
January 26, 2021
County prosecutors can now charge 16- and 17-year-olds for attempted murder and forcible sexual assaults, according to new orders Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued Tuesday. Tuesday’s order
Supes hear options for removing Villanueva; Barger firm in opposition
January 26, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors learned Tuesday there are four legal options for removing county Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who has been accused of a lack of leadership and
COVID-19: One year after first case reported, Public Health urges compliance
January 26, 2021
One year ago Tuesday, the first COVID-19 case in Los Angeles County was announced and with more than a million cases and nearly 16,000 deaths reported to date, Public Health
L.A. County Public Health officials offer clarity on second-dose scheduling
January 26, 2021
With COVID-19 vaccine appointments booked at Los Angeles County sites through the end of the week, Public Health officials assured those who received their first dose are guaranteed their second
Supes discuss COVID-19 vaccination efforts
January 26, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is working with the Department of Public Health, as well as Health and Human Services, to ensure the county’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue
SCV teen’s animated film garners recognition
January 26, 2021
In the months since now 14-year-old Kalia Jones made her film debut with “The Power of Hope,” an animated short film aimed at empowering women, the film and its filmmaker
Saugus Union swears in Laura Arrowsmith as new board president
January 26, 2021
The Saugus Union School District governing board recently held its annual organizational meeting, naming its board leadership for the coming year. Laura Arrowsmith, who represents Trustee Area No. 2, was
California considers switching to age-based COVID-19 vaccination system
January 26, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccination continues for health care workers and those over 65, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday California is looking to prioritize the next phases of vaccination efforts by age,
‘Operation Snowflake’: Grapevine reopens after shut down
January 26, 2021
Both directions of Interstate 5 over the Grapevine remained closed Tuesday morning due to heavy snow and ice, with lanes reopening with California Highway Patrol escorts by the afternoon. Caltrans
Judge rules in favor of Tejon Ranch over Grapevine development
January 25, 2021
Tejon Ranch Co. declared victory for its 8,000-acre Grapevine mixed-use development after a Kern County Superior Court judge ruled against an Arizona-based environmental group that dubbed the project “damaging.” Grapevine
Becerra launches investigation into LASD
January 25, 2021
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is launching a civil rights probe into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department following reported allegations of excessive force, retaliation and misconduct. The civil investigation,