How seismologists look at our chances of the next ‘Big One’
August 23, 2020
Though she was only 6 years old at the time, Jan. 17, 1994, is a day longtime Newhall resident Colleen Oliver will never forget. Startled awake at 4:31 a.m., Oliver
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Newsom declares heat emergency amid historic heat wave
August 17, 2020
As the Santa Clarita Valley enters a heat wave that National Weather Service meteorologists said is here to stay, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency heat proclamation Monday to reduce
Air quality advisories are common in SCV
July 31, 2020
As some may have noticed, health officials issuing alerts that highlight three communities for poor air quality — the East San Gabriel Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Santa
Learn more about SCV groundwater in virtual workshop
July 23, 2020
SCV Water officials are inviting the public to join the SCV Groundwater Sustainability Agency for a water-supply workshop, as they continue to develop a Groundwater Sustainability Plan. A critical link
Water main break shuts down road in front of Valencia High School
July 17, 2020
A water main break in Valencia on Friday has resulted in road closures as crews work to stop the gushing water. A City of Santa Clarita tweet showed Smyth Drive
5.5 earthquake near Searless Valley felt in Santa Clarita
June 3, 2020
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake reported 10 miles outside of Searless Valley was felt nearly 150 miles away in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. The earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and
SCV Water hosts virtual open house
May 13, 2020
SCV Water officials have invited members of the community to visit their website for a virtual open house in honor of California Water Awareness Month. In a news release distributed
Sacramento approves $247 million allocation for construction on I-5 through Santa Clarita
May 13, 2020
The California Transportation Commission approved a $247 million allocation for construction on the I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday. The funding will go toward an L.A. Metro project
SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening
May 4, 2020
As businesses begin planning to return to normal operations, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is advising building managers and owners to flush their buildings’ water systems before reopening. After
Unhealthy air quality forecasted for sensitive residents in SCV; weather a bit warmer
April 27, 2020
The air quality in parts of Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals on Tuesday, according to a news release from
Unhealthy air quality forecasted for sensitive residents in SCV; weather a bit cooler
April 26, 2020
The air quality in parts of Los Angeles County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, is forecasted to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals on Sunday, according to a news release from
Arbor Day: City Council plants tree at Central Park
April 24, 2020
With face masks and gloves on, the Santa Clarita City Council observed Arbor Day a little differently this year. The eco-friendly event, canceled for public attendance this year due to
City to host virtual Earth Arbor Day
April 23, 2020
In honor of Earth Arbor Day, the Santa Clarita City Council will plant a tree at Central Park on Friday, while broadcasting for the community to join virtually. The event
Parks and Rec to launch virtual ‘Parks from Home’ program
April 22, 2020
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation officials found a creative way to support the health and well-being of county residents amid the stay-at-home order. This week, Parks and
Stay-at-home order clears streets, cleans air
April 16, 2020
Coupled with the time of year and the recent rain, the air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley has drastically improved since the stay-at-home order was put in place March
Chiquita Canyon landfill: feedback sought for community health survey
March 27, 2020
The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning is asking the community impacted by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill to offer feedback for a study analyzing the surrounding communities. The health
Power outage affects hundreds in Stevenson Ranch
March 22, 2020
A power outage was reported in the Stevenson Ranch area Sunday afternoon. The outage was reported around 12:20 p.m. and was affecting 770 residents as of approximately 12:45 p.m., according
Updates scheduled on Whittaker-Bermite cleanup
March 10, 2020
The public is invited to hear an update on the 19-year cleanup of nearly 1,000 acres at the heart of the Santa Clarita Valley during a multi-jurisdictional community meeting at
Residents evacuated following gas main break
February 26, 2020
At least two residents have been evacuated following a 2-inch gas main break in Valencia Wednesday. The call came in on the 25900 block of Matel Road at 1:36 p.m.,
Bridgeport before the manmade lake: no cause for concern
February 25, 2020
No mold or contamination found in soil, water, according to environmental officials By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter Joanna Joshua pulled her younger son out of Bridgeport Elementary School this