It’s an ideal time for controlled burns — cool temps, no wind
May 16, 2019
If you saw smoke or smelled smoke around the Santa Clarita Valley this past week and wondered why you saw no mention of a brush fire, it’s because firefighters jumped
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“Regular” rain day sees plenty of crashes across SCV
May 16, 2019
A motorist was hurt and taken to the hospital after their vehicle rolled over several times on Highway 14, as thousands of commuters made their way through a soggy Santa
Smith chairs committee’s wildfire informational hearing
May 16, 2019
The Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, which is chaired by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, held an informational hearing Tuesday to analyze the best firefighting practices as the state
Morning commute rain causes 2 separate collisions at Newhall Ave exit
May 16, 2019
The rainy morning commute has caused two separate collisions near the Newhall Avenue exit and northbound Highway 14. Fire officials received a call around 7:45 a.m. regarding a silver vehicle
College scholarship recipients, donors gather for recognition reception
May 15, 2019
Recipients of the College of the Canyons Foundation scholarships, and the donors who helped make them possible, gathered in the on-campus University Center on Wednesday for a reception at the
LAFCO extends search for civilian member
May 15, 2019
Commissioners who decide on annexations and government boundaries in Los Angeles County extended their search for a civilian commissioner to round out their team by another month. The Los Angeles
Deputies respond to 3-vehicle crash on Soledad
May 15, 2019
A three-vehicle crash on Soledad Canyon Road, near Camp Plenty Road, reduced eastbound traffic on Soledad to one lane Wednesday night. No one was reported hurt in the multivehicle traffic
Coroner identifies man found dead at nature center
May 15, 2019
Medical examiners identified the body of a man found deceased at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center on Wednesday. John Porter, 63, of Santa Clarita, was found dead in a vehicle
Sand Canyon Resort project site tour planned for commissioners, public
May 15, 2019
As the preparation for the proposed Sand Canyon Resort project’s environmental impact report continues, the Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning a site tour and interested members of the community
Wine on the Roof … Dine on the Roof location changes
May 15, 2019
Event officials for “Wine on the Roof … Dine on the Roof” have changed the location for the Thursday, May 16, event due to expected inclement weather. Formerly set to
UPDATE: Nealie’s Skillet burglary suspect spotted by restaurant owner, apprehended
May 15, 2019
Emily Alvarenga contributed to this report. A man suspected of breaking into Nealie’s Skillet restaurant last month was spotted by a co-owner of the restaurant, Haydee Scott, as she was
Man accused of smashing vehicle with golf club
May 15, 2019
A young man was arrested mid-afternoon Wednesday on suspicion of vandalism and making threats. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to initial reports of a man seen
West Ranch plans to host 2019 Super Jazz at the Ranch festival
May 15, 2019
Once again, jazz music will echo through the halls of West Ranch High School as its music program hosts the Super Jazz at the Ranch Festival on May 18. The
Bella Vida to continue, expand Senior Center activities
May 15, 2019
The Bella Vida senior center plans to continue some of its standard activities for seniors across the Santa Clarita Valley, namely performances with the volunteer group the Silvertone Singers and
Head-on crash sends nurse into action
May 15, 2019
Three people were shaken up following a two-vehicle head-on traffic collision on Soledad Canyon Road and Ruether Avenue mid-afternoon Wednesday. The crash happened shortly after 3:10 p.m. prompting a nurse
City Council repeals sex offender residency restrictions, says decision will not change current monitoring practices
May 14, 2019
The Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to repeal sex offender residency restrictions after a state Supreme Court ruling deemed similar ordinances unconstitutional. Council members reiterated that the decision
Saugus High set to host fourth annual ‘Pass It On’ event
May 14, 2019
Organized by the members of the Saugus High School Students Matter club, the fourth annual “Pass It On: A Path to Kindness Event” is set to promote compassion and empathy
City and Canyon View Limited return to court over solar panels
May 14, 2019
A Chatsworth Courthouse judge heard arguments Tuesday from attorneys representing the city of Santa Clarita, which is suing Canyon View Limited over a slew of solar panels that have crowded
Smith’s charter school bill passes Assembly
May 14, 2019
Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, seeking to limit school districts’ ability to approve charter schools outside of their own boundaries passed the state Assembly on Monday, and
Mental health events continue at COC this week
May 14, 2019
College of the Canyons held its annual Shine A Light event Tuesday to pay respect to the students across the nation who died by suicide in the prior year. The