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
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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
Magnitude-3.5 quake hits Castaic
February 21, 2020
A magnitude-3.5 earthquake was reported approximately 1 mile north-northwest of Castaic and about 10 miles deep, the U.S. Geological Survey reported Friday. The quake was felt in many parts of
Supes approve funding to improve parks in SCV
February 20, 2020
Over $1.2 million in funding has been approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, to improve two parks in the Santa Clarita Valley. Del Valle Park and
City launches campaign for proper recycling
February 13, 2020
In an effort to help educate residents on how to recycle appropriately, the city of Santa Clarita announced Thursday it is launching a recycling campaign. The “interactive awareness campaign” aims
House passes Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
February 13, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation that would expand a portion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor by more than 191,000 acres. With a bipartisan vote
SCV’s Sierra Club to offer ‘People Facing the Sun’ program
February 12, 2020
The Santa Clarita Valley Sierra Club group has scheduled its regional meeting with a program titled “Fernandino Tataviam Band of Mission Indians: People Facing the Sun” for Thursday night. The
SCV Water looks at reservoirs due to winter, chemical concerns
February 12, 2020
A relatively dry winter and new state-set levels for the presence of a carcinogen in water threatening the closure of groundwater wells have local water officials considering water from new