Courts see three more SCV felony cases set for future
November 6, 2020
The separate trials for a woman accused in a wrong-way crash on the freeway, a veteran accused of assaulting a police officer on the freeway and a chiropractor charged in
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State moves to issue land-use restrictions amid Whittaker-Bermite cleanup report
November 5, 2020
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is developing draft agreements that break down what can and cannot be done in areas that will be restricted in the nearly 1,000
Insight Treatment counselor shares recovery journey with SCV Sheriff’s J-Team
November 5, 2020
Years ago, Johnathon Guerino had two options: hop in a white van that shuttles people to drug-and-alcohol rehab centers or get on the Metro subway and “go get loaded.” “I
L.A. County sees more than 2K COVID-19 cases
November 5, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released the following updated COVID-19 figures Thursday: Countywide COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours: 2,065Total COVID-19 cases in L.A. County:
CA has yet to count 4.5M ballots, 790K in L.A. County, per election officials
November 5, 2020
An estimated 4.5 million outstanding ballots remain to be counted in California, including more than 790,000 in Los Angeles County, elections officials announced Thursday. The state has already processed 12.4
Barger’s office to host second drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic
November 5, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office is hosting a second free, drive-thru food distribution event in Castaic on Tuesday. After a successful event
Smith, Garcia neck and neck at 50%
November 5, 2020
The race for California’s 25th Congressional District all but tied Thursday as Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith and Republican Rep. Mike Garcia reached 50-50% of the vote, making the election one
Firefighters knock down truck fire before further spread to brush
November 5, 2020
Firefighters quickly doused a vehicle fire before it spread further into the surrounding vegetation near Mint Canyon Thursday morning. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of a
Incumbents hold lead in SCV Water Board race
November 4, 2020
The election for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board took more shape Wednesday evening, with a number of the incumbents running in the race having a sizable lead over
School board vote totals updated
November 4, 2020
Ballot totals were updated Wednesday in the races to determine the future of school boards in two Santa Clarita Valley school districts, as L.A. County continues to update vote counts.
UPDATE: Unofficial election results: Stem-cell research, app-based driving companies receive big win
November 4, 2020
Proponents of further stem-cell research and classifying app-based drivers as “independent contractors” saw their state propositions pass after Tuesday’s vote, while those wishing to end the money bail system and
College of the Canyons race tightens in Area 4, widens in Area 2
November 4, 2020
The three races for the College of the Canyons board of trustees have seen updated numbers roll in Wednesday, with the race in Area 4 tightening to a difference of
More than 600K votes remain outstanding in L.A. County
November 4, 2020
More than 600,000 votes remain outstanding in Los Angeles County, registar officials announced Wednesday. The preliminary estimate of outstanding ballots to be processed in the presidential general election marked 618,200,
Most of SCV opposed Measure J, but L.A. County OKs initiative
November 4, 2020
Most of the Santa Clarita Valley has opposed Measure J, the Los Angeles County ballot measure looking to increase spending on community-based programs and decrease spending on law enforcement, but
Council: Smyth secures reelection, second open seat close contest
November 4, 2020
Unofficial votes in Los Angeles County showed Santa Clarita is keeping its longtime city councilman and current Mayor Cameron Smyth on the dais and the second open seat is expected
L.A. County metrics remain in state’s most restrictive tier
November 4, 2020
The California Department of Public Health released its updated metrics Wednesday, with Los Angeles County’s figures once again increasing, keeping it in the state’s most restrictive tier. Though L.A. County’s
CA-25: Smith maintains slight lead against incumbent Garcia
November 4, 2020
The vote count will continue for several days as an unknown number of outstanding ballots have yet to be processed but one thing is certain: Democratic Assemblywoman Christy Smith maintained
Senate: Wilk, Mueller race less than 1% close contest
November 4, 2020
After falling behind in the polls throughout Tuesday night, incumbent state Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, picked up momentum ahead of Democratic opponent Kipp Mueller, but only by a slight
Valladares holds 52-point lead in 38th Assembly race
November 4, 2020
Although her victory remains unofficial, GOP candidate Suzette Martinez Valladares thanked her supporters for her near 52-point lead over challenger Lucie Lapointe Volotzky for the 38th Assembly District. Valladares, who
Suspect in deputy-involved fight sent to hospital
November 4, 2020
The suspect involved in a deputy-involved fight in Castaic was sent to the hospital Wednesday morning. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call for service near the