Court documents: SPLC paid people to stay in KKK
June 4, 2026
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The Southern Poverty Law Center paid people who wanted to leave extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan to stay in them, according to newly
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Israel defense chief: Operations to continue in Lebanon despite ceasefire
June 4, 2026
By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. Israel and Lebanon announced
Traffic collision results in one transport
June 4, 2026
First responders were called to the scene of a traffic collision involving a black Toyota SUV and white Honda Accord at the intersection of Costa Brava and Valle Del Oro on Wednesday evening, according to
College Briefs for June 4
June 4, 2026
Avery Swailes named to University of Mississippi dean’s honor roll Avery Swailes, of Valencia, was named to the University of Mississippi’s fall 2025 honor roll lists. Swailes, studying in the
Two other congressional races take shape
June 3, 2026
Two congressional district races with relatively small portions of the Santa Clarita Valley, and an Assembly district race, all had two candidates who had started to separate themselves from the pack in
Care & Connect Autism Fair brings resources together for autistic community
June 3, 2026
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders held its first Care and Connect Autism Fair Saturday, giving Santa Clarita’s autistic residents a panoramic view of the resources in their community that may have flown under their radar. Inside the
Rape allegations against ‘Detail’ back in court
June 3, 2026
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is asking the court for priority to be given to a 6-year-old case against a high-profile music producer charged with dozens of sex crimes,
Gibbs, Schiavo maintain leads; Hayes in hunt for Assembly
June 3, 2026
Tuesday turned out to be a good day at the polls for two Santa Clarita candidates. But as one political consultant put it Wednesday: “Now the real work begins.” Santa Clarita
Rancho Pico staff member raises concerns over custodial staffing
June 3, 2026
A Rancho Pico Junior High School instructional assistant raised concerns about possible custodial understaffing during a recent William S. Hart Union High School District governing board meeting, saying the issue
Defining homelessness: How Hart district identifies, supports homeless students
June 3, 2026
William S. Hart High School, Golden Valley High School and Canyon High School reported the highest numbers of students considered homeless in the 2025-26 school year, with inflation cited as one of the primary
LASD seeks public’s help locating missing Canyon Country woman
June 3, 2026
UPDATE: The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department reports that the woman reported missing has since been found. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s
LASD gives tactical demonstration at Pitchess Detention Center
June 3, 2026
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and its Sheriff’s Response Team recently hosted a live demonstration of tactical tools and improvised explosive devices at Pitchess Detention Center. The morning demonstration last week was kicked off with opening remarks by Sheriff Robert Luna, discussing what the SRT does
Hart district names new director of special programs
June 3, 2026
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has unanimously approved the appointment of Nina Zamora as the new director of special programs. Zamora began her career in the Hart District as a
COC graduation set for Friday
June 3, 2026
News release College of the Canyons will honor its 2026 graduating class during the college’s 57th annual commencement celebration on Friday in the college’s Cougar Stadium, located on the Valencia campus, according
LASD: Dead body found in parked car at mall
June 3, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and detectives with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau are investigating a dead body that was found in a vehicle parked at the Valencia Town Center
Bass advances to runoff in LA mayor’s race; Pratt, Raman vie for No. 2 spot
June 3, 2026
By Jackson Richman and Beige Luciano-Adams Contributing Writers LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advanced to the November runoff election for Los Angeles mayor. The Associated Press called Bass’s advancement after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
5 takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to governor’s race
June 3, 2026
By Ben Christopher CalMatters Writer It was a good night for normie Democrats, a bad one for self-funded campaigns, a mixed bag for state legislators aspiring to higher office and another
Man identified in shooting outside Sports Complex
June 3, 2026
The man who was shot and killed after an argument outside The Centre on Saturday evening has been identified by a GoFundMe page as the son of a prominent San Fernando Valley pastor. Joshua Trujillo, son of Pastor
Newhall School District announces new assistant superintendent
June 3, 2026
News release The Newhall School District has announced the appointment of Chad Rose as the district’s new assistant superintendent of business services, effective July 1. Rose brings 32 years of school district experience to the role, including 21 years of service
A local look at California’s early Primary results
June 2, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley’s 27th Congressional District remained closely contested in the early results Tuesday, while the 40th Assembly District’s incumbent held a big lead in her re-election bid. The first returns were released shortly