Truck jackknifes, causing delays on I-5
January 23, 2021
A Freightliner jackknifed on Interstate 5 on Saturday, causing delays for the entire Newhall Pass. The call of the disabled big rig came in shortly before noon on Saturday near
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Weekly Spanish news roundup | Salud pública: hospitalizaciones en el condado disminuyen, pero siguen siendo una preocupación
January 22, 2021
Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Si bien los funcionarios del Departamento de Salud Pública del condado de Los Ángeles anunciaron una disminución constante en los casos diarios de COVID-19
Innovation grant could offer $126K to six projects looking to address homelessness
January 22, 2021
A series of projects brought forth by Santa Clarita Valley-based organizations and agencies to address the local homeless population could soon receive thousands of dollars from the city of Santa
New assistant principal named at Bowman High
January 22, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has approved the recommendation to name Julian Gomez as the assistant principal of Bowman High School. Gomez began his career
Power shutoffs add to challenges facing SCV schools, distance-learners
January 22, 2021
While the recent power shutoffs by Southern California Edison would frustrate the thousands of residents they affected during normal times, these past few weeks of unreliable electricity during a global
Waste Management extends biweekly green waste pickup to Feb. 1
January 22, 2021
Waste Management has extended its temporary residential green waste pickup schedule for its Santa Clarita customers for another week, city officials announced Friday. The service, which typically occurs every week,
Garcia to host virtual town halls on Paycheck Protection Program
January 22, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, is set to host three virtual discussions on the Paycheck Protection Program, including one in the Santa Clarita Valley. The discussions are open to small
Barger steps in to deny parole of convicted child rapist
January 22, 2021
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Friday she’s concerned there is a growing trend that the rights of victims of some of the most violent crimes are not being
SCV dental surgeon sells practice after more than 40 years
January 22, 2021
When Dr. John Scaramella, a dental surgeon, moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1978, there were only 18 others in his field. Now, more than 40 years later, Scaramella
SCV Water to hold public meeting on water shortage plan
January 22, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold a public meeting via Zoom to inform residents of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan and gather community input on Jan. 28 beginning
County hospitalizations decline, but remain a concern for Public Health officials
January 22, 2021
While Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced a steady decline in daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the virus remains widespread in the county. The county has seen
Athletic conditioning set to return to Hart district campuses
January 21, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board voted 3-1 Wednesday night to let athletic conditioning return to district campuses Jan. 27. During the nearly four-hour meeting, of
COVID-19: Public Health reports continued decline in cases, deaths
January 21, 2021
Los Angeles County Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Thursday, reporting that cases and hospitalizations have declined this week and that more than 18,000 Moderna vaccines are
Supes to consider restaurant requirement aimed at curbing waste
January 21, 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has trashed recycling efforts and instead generated an increase in plastic waste, according to a recent study, but Los Angeles County restaurants could soon be required to
A look at how vaccine doses are managed to avoid waste at Henry Mayo
January 21, 2021
As soon as the COVID-19 vaccines are thawed out for use from freezing temperatures, the clock starts ticking on their limited shelf life. It can become a challenging task in
Towsley Fire reaches 53% containment
January 21, 2021
As winds began to die down in the Santa Clarita Valley, firefighters were able to increase containment on the Towsley Fire to 53% Thursday. The wind-driven blaze had burned 184
UPDATE: Power restored to all SCV residents following wind event
January 21, 2021
After a dayslong wind event hit the Santa Clarita Valley, all affected area residents’ power had been restored Thursday, according to Southern California Edison officials. While most of those affected
Deputies investigate Canyon Country shooting
January 21, 2021
A woman reportedly drove herself to the hospital after being shot in Canyon Country Wednesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were alerted to a gunshot wound at Henry
Pedestrian killed in crash identified
January 21, 2021
The Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office identified Carlos Salgado-Ruiz, 35, of Santa Clarita, as the pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle in Saugus Wednesday night. Los Angeles
Crime watch Jan. 20, 2021: from the SCV Sheriff’s Station, CHP field reports
January 20, 2021
Editor’s note: The following article was compiled from reports recently available at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, and via communication from Sheriff’s Station officials, as well as California Highway