Saugus brush fire snuffed out quickly
September 26, 2019
Swift response from firefighters snuffed out a brush fire in Saugus Thursday morning. The fire was described by Los Angeles County Fire Department officials as a spot fire that burned
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Deputies respond to student threatening to crash into school
September 26, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies responded to threats allegedly made late Wednesday afternoon by a high school student threatening to crash his vehicle into a building. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley
Judy Reinsma | A Candidate for Homeless Funds?
September 26, 2019
Re: Cali Lake RV Resort, Sept. 19: Perhaps this is a good place to spend some of the money our county has set aside for homeless issues. How about a
City Council hears from opposition to Sand Canyon resort plans
September 25, 2019
Sand Canyon residents urged Santa Clarita City Council to offer solutions Tuesday, or put an end to possible land rezoning of a proposed 77-acre resort and spa that opponents say
Bruce Fortine named 2020 recipient of COC’s Silver Spur award
September 25, 2019
After five decades of service and working with the institution since its inception, College of the Canyons’ Foundation is honoring Bruce Fortine with its highest community service award, the Silver
LatinX & Hispanic Cultural Festival draws hundreds
September 25, 2019
It was a tour of a hemisphere without ever leaving Santa Clarita. The College of the Canyons department of modern languages and cultures invited the community to come to the
Valencia students raise money for classmate with leukemia
September 25, 2019
Even the smallest clubs can make a world of a difference. At least that’s how Valencia High School juniors Julia Unas and Ayden Reading see it. When they heard that
Hate crimes up in county, down in SCV
September 25, 2019
A group monitoring hate crimes reports Los Angeles County saw its largest number of hate crimes in 10 years — but largely, not in the Santa Clarita Valley, which has
County honors Smokey Bear, then and now
September 25, 2019
Smokey Bear, icon of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, received special attention Tuesday from county supervisors recognizing 75 years of getting out the “prevent wildfires” message.
SCV man accused of lewd acts with a child faces 3rd trial
September 25, 2019
A former Disney executive accused of lewd acts with a child faces his third trial on the same allegations beginning next month. For the second time in just over a
Large debris fire near Gorman prompts large response
September 25, 2019
Bulldozers and water-dumping aircraft were deployed for a large debris fire burning near the Kern County line late Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to reports of what was initially reported as
One person detained in Stevenson Ranch gun call
September 25, 2019
One person was taken into custody mid-afternoon Wednesday after local sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of someone seen with a gun in a neighborhood of Stevenson Ranch. No shots were
Trike Derby offers fun on three wheels, supports Child & Family Center
September 25, 2019
Martin and Company Tax and Wealth Advisors emerged as the winners of the third annual Trike Derby to raise funds for the Child & Family Center on Saturday at Wolf
Acton civic leaders clarify town stand on fast food drive-throughs
September 25, 2019
Two Acton residents came to Los Angeles Tuesday to make sure county supervisors and everyone else understands clearly that the town wants no new drive-through facilities. About a half-dozen restaurants
Democrat David Rudnick running for California’s 25th Congressional District
September 25, 2019
The race for California’s 25th Congressional District seat now has a second Democratic candidate: David Rudnick filed to run on Sept. 11. The Lancaster resident, who is married and is
City Council vote advances pay raise to second reading
September 25, 2019
After some debate, the Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday for a council member salary increase of 10% over the next four years — a gradual wage increase to take
No train ticket, no fare, no clothes
September 24, 2019
Local sheriff’s deputies detained a naked man who was a Lancaster-bound Metrolink train passenger who, according to train officials, allegedly became unruly when the conductor asked him for his ticket.
SCV deputies arrest suspect wanted by LAPD
September 24, 2019
Following a traffic stop Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a burglary suspect wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department. At approximately 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, deputies pulled over
Sulphur Springs set to discuss labor, arts and school buses
September 24, 2019
The Sulphur Springs Union School District board is set to discuss an initial proposal to the district’s teachers’ union, a $19,900 art grant and electric school buses during its Wednesday
COC Cultural Cultivation: College set to host LatinX & Hispanic Cultural Festival
September 24, 2019
Featuring the sounds of mariachi, the smell of fresh tortillas and the bright colors of Latino and Hispanic culture, College of the Canyons is once again playing host to the