Six Flags’ newest coaster racing toward opening
January 7, 2020
The wait is nearly over as Six Flags Magic Mountain is set to open its newest roller coaster later this week. West Coast Racers is the world’s first single-track, quadruple-launch
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Cold weather alert issued for remainder of the week
January 7, 2020
County officials are warning residents about an extension to the cold weather alert for the Santa Clarita Valley, which now lasts through the remainder of the week. In a news
‘Stealing is never OK’: Deputies nab suspected computer parts thief
January 7, 2020
Deputies apprehended a theft suspect who was accused of trying to shove gear into his backpack inside the business, according to a release from the SCV Sheriff’s Station. Santa Clarita
Suspect allegedly steals transport truck
January 7, 2020
A suspect reportedly stole a transport vehicle in Newhall on Tuesday. The call came in at approximately 1:50 p.m. on the 23700 block of Newhall Avenue. “It was a truck
Planning Commission, public to weigh in on proposed Costco, cinema project
January 7, 2020
The public will have an opportunity to weigh in at an upcoming hearing at City Hall on a $100-million investment at Westfield Valencia Town Center that proposes to bring a
Big rig overturns on I-5 in Castaic, no injuries
January 7, 2020
Two traffic collisions on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, one involving two big rigs, resulted in bumper to bumper traffic on Interstate 5 in Castaic early Tuesday afternoon. “We
Pilot killed in Newhall plane crash identified
January 7, 2020
The pilot who died in a plane crash in Newhall on Saturday has been identified by officials at the Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office. Wayne Richards, 73, of North
Valencia street closures scheduled for sewer-line repairs
January 6, 2020
The city of Santa Clarita is asking motorists to plan their commutes ahead of scheduled lane closures in Valencia starting Tuesday for sewer line repairs. Closures on Magic Mountain Parkway
Local lawmakers eye Cemex, transportation, disaster preparedness
January 6, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley legislators joined other California lawmakers on Monday as they reconvened in Sacramento to tackle issues ranging from disaster preparedness to the Cemex mega mine. Members of the
CHP officers chase Prius going 102 mph
January 6, 2020
California Highway Patrol officers chased a gray Toyota Prius on Friday that was reportedly reaching speeds of 102 mph. On Jan. 3 at 2:35 a.m., the Prius was reportedly spotted
Man of the Year: Gary Condie remembered by those who knew him
January 6, 2020
A number of organizations and individuals in the community shared the legacy of longtime community philanthropist Gary Condie, who died last week on his 76th birthday. Widely complimented as a
Appeals court to hear arguments about Newhall Ranch water supply
January 6, 2020
Appellate court arguments are expected Wednesday over environmentalists’ demands that Newhall Ranch developers reassess the amount of water needed to supply to 21,000 homes slated for construction. The court date
Deputies investigate bank robbery in Valencia
January 6, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of a bank robbery Monday afternoon. Just after 3:15 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a robbery on the 24000
George Caravalho, Santa Clarita’s first city manager, dead at 81
January 6, 2020
George A. Caravalho, Santa Clarita’s first permanent city manager, died Sunday at the age of 81, according to friends and colleagues. Caravalho, a married father of two, was retired and
Wind advisory extended for Santa Clarita
January 6, 2020
The wind advisory that was in effect for the Santa Clarita Valley throughout the weekend has been extended until Tuesday. In a press release distributed by the National Weather Service,
Crash slows traffic in Canyon Country
January 5, 2020
A two-vehicle traffic collision slowed traffic in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials responded to reports of a collision near the intersection of Whites Canyon Road
Plane in crash described as ‘homebuilt’
January 5, 2020
The plane involved in the fiery crash that left one dead Saturday has been identified as a homebuilt TM-1 Thunder Mustang, according to officials. After crash landing near the Newhall
Project 691 Robotics ramps up for competition season
January 4, 2020
Not only is it their winter break, it’s also a Saturday. But that won’t stop the team members of Project 691 from getting together to brainstorm out their engineering designs
Weekend wind advisory in effect for Santa Clarita
January 4, 2020
A wind advisory is in effect from noon Sunday to 3 p.m. Monday for the Santa Clarita Valley, with wind and gust speeds expected to reach into the double digits.
Plane crashes near Highway 14, one killed
January 4, 2020
By Vivianna Shields, Caleb Lunetta and Bobby Block A pilot was killed in a fiery plane crash Saturday morning near the Newhall Avenue off ramp of Highway 14. “We have