Winds pummel SCV during Red Flag Warning
November 7, 2024
First responders had a busy Thursday thanks to constant wind gusts forecast by a Red Flag Warning that pummeled the Santa Clarita Valley with high-velocity winds, bringing down dozens of
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SCV prepares for power shutoffs due to high winds
November 6, 2024
As a red flag warning is in effect for Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County until 6 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, Southern California Edison is undergoing
Forecast calls for cold nights, gusty winds
November 5, 2024
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service issued what one forecaster described as an “expansive” Red Flag Warning expected to cover most of the Santa Clarita Valley, with gusty winds starting
Red Flag Warning in effect due to Santa Ana winds
October 18, 2024
As fire season slowly dwindles, Santa Clarita residents are not in the clear just yet. According to Richard Thompson, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning has
Triple digits expected in SCV through Monday
October 4, 2024
It isn’t the Santa Ana winds blowing through, but offshore winds are expected in the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend and will lead to triple-digit heat, according to officials. Temperatures
Triple-digit heat to remain until next week
September 6, 2024
Any hopes for a cooling off later this weekend have evaporated like any small amount of water left outside in this heat wave, according to weather officials, who have extended
Weather officials warn of triple-digit heat wave
September 3, 2024
While triple-digit heat is nothing particularly new to the Santa Clarita Valley in September, starting Wednesday, the weather is expected to be hot enough to cause concern, especially for sensitive
High heat expected in SCV starting Sunday
August 2, 2024
The Santa Clarita Valley is set to experience another period of high heat starting from Sunday to Wednesday, according to Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Lund
3-acre fire handled in Castaic
August 2, 2024
A 3-acre brush fire that broke out Friday afternoon between Tapia Canyon Road and Charlie Canyon Road that saw three trailers catch fire was handled, according to Los Angeles County
NWS: SCV expected to cool down heading to the weekend
July 22, 2024
Temperatures have been higher than normal recently for a Santa Clarita Valley summer, but there could be a reprieve over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. An excessive
‘Major, very extreme heat event’ expected in SCV
July 18, 2024
An excessive heat warning from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department was released Thursday afternoon, urging residents to stay hydrated and to prepare for power outages. The news release
Edison explains summer maintenance outages
July 17, 2024
For the past four summers, Southern California Edison has been sending out scheduled maintenance outage notifications to customers like Saugus resident John Eubank, alerting them that the utility would be
Poppy Fire nearly contained
July 11, 2024
The brush fire that began in Agua Dulce Wednesday afternoon had reached 98% containment as of Thursday afternoon, with its estimated acreage revised downward from 150 acres to 86 acres
Hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, billions of dollars: The cost of extreme heat in California
July 9, 2024
By Levi Sumagaysay CalMatters Writer A blistering California heat wave over the past week and through the Fourth of July holiday has been topped off by some of the hottest temperatures
Edison responds to heat wave
July 8, 2024
Southern California Edison is responding to the rising temperatures by continuing the installation of critical electrical equipment, according to SCE officials. These crews are also prepared to respond quickly to
SCV excessive heat warning extended
July 8, 2024
Officials have extended the excessive heat warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding area through to Thursday, as daily high temperatures are expected to remain in the triple digits. Mike
Barger highlights resources to cool off northern L.A. County residents from heat
July 2, 2024
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of northern Los Angeles County this week, 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the Santa Clarita Valley, is raising awareness of
Excessive heat warning for SCV set to run through the weekend
July 1, 2024
Officials are warning of excessive heat coming to the Santa Clarita Valley in the near future, with temperatures near or in excess of 105 degrees expected over the weekend. According
Forecast calls for higher temps
June 21, 2024
In response to questions about a possible heat advisory this weekend, National Weather Service officials said Friday, “It’s going to be a hot one.” Carol Smith, meteorologist for the NWS,
Post Fire at 15,690 acres; some evacuation warnings remain
June 19, 2024
L.A. County firefighters continue to make “significant progress” on the Post Fire, which was reported at nearly 15,700 acres Wednesday morning, after containment grew to a reported 43% by