Ailing mother waits for DNA answers on missing son
April 17, 2019
On TV crime shows, DNA evidence solves the crime in about 40 minutes. Not so in the day-to-day life of homicide detectives, forensic pathologists and at least one mother of
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Mercedes pursued by CHP from Acton to Mission Hills reached 140 mph
April 17, 2019
A motorist fleeing from police reached speeds of 140 mph on Tuesday evening, prompting California Highway Patrol officers concerned about safety to call off the chase. Although the driver eluded
Homeless playwright, son meet with Santa Clarita Homeless Task Force
April 17, 2019
By day, Peachanda DuBose sits behind the wheel of her car delivering goods for two food carrier services across the Santa Clarita Valley. Once nightfall hits, she gets to what
Hart District confirms report of whooping cough at Sierra Vista
April 17, 2019
A student at Sierra Vista Junior High School has been diagnosed with the preventable disease pertussis, or whooping cough, according to an announcement issued Tuesday by Los Angeles County Department
College art gallery presents Budding Artists exhibit
April 17, 2019
The College of the Canyons Art Gallery presents “Budding Artists,” an exhibit that features artwork created by children who are enrolled in the college’s Center for Early Childhood Education. Following
Henry Mayo and nurses reach tentative agreement
April 17, 2019
A tentative agreement between Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and its registered nurses has been made after an emergency meeting was held Tuesday night. The hospital’s nurses and the California Nurses
SoCal Gas responds to city’s questions on Placerita Creek pipeline work
April 17, 2019
Southern California Gas Co. officials responded to questions raised by the City Council about a violation notice of the Clean Water Act the utility received during work in Placerita Canyon,
Castaic Middle School video production students win awards at national competition
April 17, 2019
During a four-day trip to Seattle, 12 video production students from Castaic Middle School were part of a group that garnered four awards at the 2019 Student Television Network Awards.
Grieving father forgives man who killed his daughter
April 17, 2019
Just before a Whittier man was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison for three counts of vehicular manslaughter, the father of one of those victims had a chance
Puppy and accused puppy beater behind bars
April 16, 2019
A puppy allegedly beaten by its owner waits behind bars, and so does the man accused of beating the dog. The fate of both is expected to be determined soon,
TMU appoints new president
April 16, 2019
The Master’s University appointed John Stead Interim President on Monday, but the move will not take effect until June 28, when current president John MacArthur assumes the role of chancellor.
Coroner ID’s pedestrian killed Friday as homeless
April 16, 2019
Investigators with the medical examiner’s office have identified the pedestrian killed Friday near a Highway 14 off-ramp as a homeless man, 61-year-old Gerald David Fruichantie. On Tuesday, the Los Angeles
City ranked ninth-safest in California
April 16, 2019
Santa Clarita was ranked the ninth-safest city in California by an online firm that crunched the latest crime statistics compiled by the FBI. On Tuesday, SafeHome.org released a study naming
Local author brings home gold and silver awards at IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards
April 16, 2019
Local author Dave Bossert recently won silver and gold awards for his recent book on Disney animator furniture.
UPDATE: One hurt in Agua Dulce crash
April 16, 2019
One person was injured and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a car flipped over in the southbound lanes of Highway 14 near Agua Dulce.
City, sheriff’s station designate April as Distracted Driving Awareness month
April 15, 2019
The city of Santa Clarita joined the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and other law enforcement agencies across the nation in designating April as Distracted Driving Awareness month. “Santa Clarita
2019 Cowboy Festival brings out more than 10,000 visitors
April 15, 2019
More than 10,000 people gathered at William S. Hart Park and Heritage Junction over the weekend to celebrate the wild West at the 2019 Cowboy Festival hosted by the city
Congresswoman visits with constituents
April 15, 2019
After appearances at multiple events this past weekend, Rep. Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, was back to visiting with her Santa Clarita Valley constituents Monday. The congresswoman began the day with
City to offer bus service to Dodger Stadium for SCV Dodger Day
April 15, 2019
This year for Santa Clarita Valley Dodger Day, the city will be providing bus service for attendees directly to Dodger Stadium. Baseball lovers will have a chance to see
Basic Needs Center now open at College of the Canyons
April 15, 2019
In an effort to better meet the needs of students who are in need of assistance, College of the Canyons has expanded and rebranded its Food for Thought Pantry into