By Marisa Kendall Contributing Writer In 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched a new program intended to revolutionize the way counties provide mental health care to some of their most vulnerable residents.
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board unanimously approved the appointment of Sarah Silva as the new director of facilities, planning and construction. “We are pleased to officially appoint Ms. Silva
Officials with the L.A. County Medical Examiner’s office have identified the man who died at the crash scene on the northbound lanes on Interstate 5 near Magic Mountain Parkway on Thursday evening. Estevan Whitfield,
By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the U.S. leader’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Monday, where the leaders discussed updates on the future
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Saudi Arabia bombed Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla on Tuesday, saying the strike targeted a shipment of weapons it said had arrived from the United Arab
By Ana B. Ibarra Contributing Writer One in a series of stories on new laws taking effect in 2026. Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to
Another subtropical stormfront is expected to land in the Santa Clarita Valley this week, and while it’s supposed to be “a far cry” from the drenching received last week, there are reasons to
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner officials have identified the two minors who were pronounced dead after a fatal traffic collision on Interstate 5 near Vista Del Lago on Thursday afternoon. Jorge Preciado, 9, and
One of the lesser-traveled but nonetheless potentially critical emergency routes to and from the Santa Clarita Valley closed down as the result of debris and mudslides from the recent storms in the region, county
A man charged with first-degree murder over the death of a college student in Newhall pleaded not guilty on Christmas Eve during his formal arraignment. Daniel Perlman, attorney for Jack
The Original Saugus Cafe is officially closing its doors after almost 140 years of being in business — making it, as of its final days, the longest-running restaurant in Los Angeles
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer California dropped its lawsuit last week against the Trump administration over the federal government’s decision to pull $4 billion in funding for the state’s long-delayed high-speed rail project. The California
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Ukrainian forces attempted to strike Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Russian city of Novgorod on Monday, prompting the Kremlin to reassess its position on peace talks, the country’s
By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Noem posted the update about U.S.
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has infected 64 people across 22 states, with affected individuals reporting they consumed raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Dec. 23 report. Illnesses began being reported from June 21 through Nov. 28, the CDC said. “Of 44 people with information available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported,” the agency said. “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with
News release Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their real holiday trees this season. The locations offer residents an additional way to safely and quickly dispose of
The cause of the gas pipe rupture is still under investigation after the pipe broke off and released debris, dirt and gases in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to a news release posted Monday on the Southern California
A 1-year-old child was airlifted after a choking incident on the 20500 block of Soledad Canyon Road on Sunday afternoon, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The
A gas pipe rupture caused 14,200 people to shelter in place near north Ridge Route Road and Pinecrest Place in Castaic on Saturday evening, according to officials with the Los Angeles County
A gas explosion in Castaic a little after 4 p.m. Saturday prompted freeway closures and shelter in place orders, according to multiple first responders, radio dispatch traffic and social media reports. A critical shelter