LAHSA continues struggle with homeless count
July 30, 2020
Those working with the Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population fear the county’s annual count of people in need of housing is once again lower than the actual figure, despite having
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Man accused of SCV deputy assault awaits charges in Ventura
July 30, 2020
A 21-year-old man with a history of theft charges could face substantial prison time before he’s even tried in a hit-and-run assault he’s suspected of committing against a Santa Clarita
Growing problem of SCV thefts: Woman arrested on suspicion of grand theft of rental truck
July 30, 2020
A 39-year-old Encino woman was arrested Thursday in Newhall on suspicion of stealing a Budget rental moving truck — the kind of crime that local law enforcement officials say is
One person sent to hospital after reported stabbing
July 30, 2020
One person was transported to the hospital following reports of a stabbing in Newhall Wednesday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to reports of an assault with a
4.2-magnitude earthquake rattles SCV
July 30, 2020
A preliminary 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck in the San Fernando Valley, a few miles south of the Santa Clarita Valley, early Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter
Person transported to hospital following deputy-involved fight in Stevenson Ranch
July 29, 2020
A person in a deputy-involved fight was transported to a hospital following an altercation in Stevenson Ranch Tuesday evening, law enforcement officials said. Los Angeles County Department firefighters responded to
Santa Clarita council members discuss district-based elections in light of Santa Monica lawsuit
July 29, 2020
While the Santa Clarita City Council declared its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections in March, the switch is no longer a foregone conclusion following a recent Santa
Saugus Union School District board president to step down, cites family move
July 29, 2020
Julie Olsen, Saugus Union School District governing board president, announced her plan to step down from the board due to a move out of the district she represents, she confirmed
Solar panel lawsuit pushed to April 2021
July 29, 2020
The legal battle between the city of Santa Clarita and property owners Canyon View Limited regarding the 2.5 acres of solar panels on a Canyon Country hillside has extended far
Acts of Kindness: Local church donates ‘stay healthy’ kits
July 29, 2020
Members of the World Mission Society Church of God made “stay healthy” kits to donate to the local community. “Since we’re not able to gather like before, we haven’t seen
L.A. County to allocate $15 million in child care vouchers
July 29, 2020
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced that the county Board of Supervisors has allocated $15 million in CARES Act funding to provide child care vouchers for essential
City: Softball fields to close until further notice for noncompliance
July 29, 2020
All softball fields within Santa Clarita will close starting Friday until further notice due to noncompliance with the current public health order following a recent surge in visitors that include
L.A. County reports highest COVID-19 death toll amid backlog; SCV sees large spike, two deaths
July 29, 2020
Los Angeles County Public Health Department officials announced 91 new deaths related to COVID-19 Wednesday — the highest one-day death toll since the start of the pandemic — with two
Hart District extends emergency powers, OKs teaching from home
July 29, 2020
William S. Hart Union High School District governing board members extended the superintendent’s emergency powers and allowed teachers to instruct from home during the pandemic at a Wednesday morning meeting.
Man gets 10 years in DUI death
July 29, 2020
A 22-year-old Canyon Country man who took a plea deal in the vehicular manslaughter death of a 21-year-old Canyon Country woman in early 2019 received 10 years in prison at
Wilk, Smith weigh in on issues affecting California workers
July 28, 2020
While uncertainty still lies ahead for offices across California amid everchanging developments with the coronavirus pandemic, local elected officials shared Tuesday some of what lawmakers are working on in terms
It’s time to ‘Be The Match’
July 28, 2020
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a life-threatening blood cancer or blood disease, such as leukemia, lymphoma or sickle cell disease. For those thousands, a cure exists, though about
Animated inspiration: Santa Clarita 13-year-old creates film aimed at empowering women
July 28, 2020
At 13, Santa Clarita resident Kalia Love Jones is already no stranger to hard work. In between schoolwork, training as a gymnast, piano lessons and playing the flute in honor
Quarantine cited as factor in DUI decline
July 28, 2020
Fewer parties, outings and bar tabs have translated to a dip in DUI arrests for the first half of 2020, according to both Santa Clarita Valley law enforcement agencies. A
Four-month-old transported to hospital after reports of crush injury
July 28, 2020
A four-month-old girl was transported from Canyon Country to a hospital Tuesday after reports of a “crush injury,” according to first responders. Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters responded to