Valencia man accused of murder appears in court
October 28, 2019
In what has become a monthly visit over the last two years, a Valencia man accused of strangling his boyfriend in 2017 appeared in court Monday for a pretrial hearing.
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Strong forecast winds prompt ‘Extreme Red Flag Warning’ as Tick Fire cleanup continues
October 28, 2019
As firefighters look for flare-ups inside more than 4,600 charred acres on the northeast side of the Santa Clarita Valley, they’re bracing themselves for wind conditions worse than the ones
COC serves dinner to Tick Fire evacuees, first responders
October 28, 2019
When College of the Canyons was made a temporary home for some of the thousands who were evacuated as the Tick Fire made its way through Santa Clarita last week,
Drug take-back results in almost 400 pounds collected
October 28, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with Ralphs and Walmart pharmacies, collected 30 boxes filled with drugs at their National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Those 30
‘Barking for Books’ at the Castaic Animal Care Center
October 28, 2019
Kids Loving Animals Within Shelters, or KLAWS, is hosting a Barking for Books Halloween event at the Castaic Animal Care Center Wednesday. Started as an after-school club for Castaic Middle
United Methodist Church’s trunk-or-treat provides safe festive fun for the community
October 28, 2019
With Halloween just days away, the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church provided Santa Clarita residents with an opportunity to get some safe trick-or-treating done early.
Special election to come following Hill’s resignation
October 28, 2019
With Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, indicating that she will resign, residents of the 25th Congressional District could be left without a representative in Washington for up to five months
Tick Fire victims to receive repopulation assistance
October 28, 2019
Residents affected by the recent Tick Fire, which has burned more than 4,600 acres as of Monday, began to slowly repopulate the area, along with assistance from local, county and
Assemblywoman Smith launches campaign for Congress
October 28, 2019
Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, announced Monday her candidacy in the 2020 race for California’s 25th Congressional District, just one day after Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, announced her resignation.
Knight considers run for vacated Hill seat in Congress
October 27, 2019
Former Rep. Steve Knight confirmed speculation Sunday that he would be considering a run in the expected special election for Rep. Katie Hill’s soon-to-be vacated seat. Knight, a Republican, said
Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid House Ethics Committee investigation
October 27, 2019
After weeks of mounting rumors regarding allegations about her personal life, following leaks of personal pictures and text messages that led to a House Ethics Committee investigation, Rep. Katie Hill,
Sulphur Springs Union School District announces Tick Fire closures
October 27, 2019
Sulphur Springs Union School District officials announced schools will be closed starting Monday, Oct, 28, due to the Tick Fire that burned homes in Canyon Country. School district officials sent
Haunted Jailhouse celebrates with family-friendly frights
October 27, 2019
For 364 days of the year, the inside of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is not the place anyone wants to be. But for one day each year, the
Animal Tracks provides scary good time for families
October 27, 2019
Parents and children celebrated Halloween a little early with some special animal friends during Animal Tracks Inc.’s “Sanctua-scary Tours” Sunday morning.
Tick Fire containment increased to 65 percent
October 27, 2019
Containment of the devastating Tick Fire has increased to 65% since Saturday night, according to an incident update release from the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
SCV karate studios offer a number of options
October 27, 2019
While it takes years to harness the kind of technique and power seen on television and the movies, the Santa Clarita Valley offers several options for those hoping to get some exercise and learn martial arts.
Tick Fire update: Number of structures destroyed jumps to 18, 3 firefighters injured
October 26, 2019
After previous reports had put the number of structures destroyed in the single digits, officials have increased the number of structures destroyed by the Tick Fire to 18. In a
Evacuees gathered in parking lots, coffee shops while waiting to go home
October 26, 2019
While some were told they had no home to return to, others sat in coffee shops and shopping centers Friday night wondering what would be awaiting them when they got
UPDATE: Human remains discovered in Tick Fire area
October 26, 2019
By Emily Alvarenga and Caleb Lunetta Human remains were discovered in Canyon Country near an area affected by the Tick Fire Saturday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials.
Fire officials announce further Tick Fire evacuations lifted
October 26, 2019
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials announced further repopulation of the areas affected by the Tick Fire Saturday afternoon. As of 2 p.m., Baker Canyon Road from Sierra Highway, north