City Council approves 5% pay hike
April 17, 2026 6:15 pm
Despite a bit of grumbling from the current Santa Clarita City Council, three of the four members present Tuesday decided to raise the salary of the future City Council by
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Local pianist hosts first fundraiser for music education foundation
April 17, 2026 6:14 pm
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Bella Vida Ballroom stage was the site of an atypically international music performance Saturday evening. Lit up by several rows of candlelight, local pianist and music program head Oksana Kolesnikova, followed by Iranian musician Ardeshir Farah
Fire breaks out in Newhall, quickly contained
April 17, 2026 6:04 pm
A fire dubbed the Otis fire broke out on the north side of Interstate 5 near Edison Road in Newhall Friday evening, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. The fire had spread to 1 acre around 5 p.m., with L.A.
DOJ petitions court to toss convictions of unpardoned Jan. 6 defendants
April 17, 2026 3:06 pm
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer The Justice Department is petitioning an appeals court to throw out the convictions of unpardoned defendants who were charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol breach
Hart district to host inaugural State of the District event
April 17, 2026 2:42 pm
News release The William S. Hart Union High School District invites the community to its first State of the District event on Wednesday, April 29. The celebration begins at 5
City seeks volunteers for Earth Day cleanup
April 17, 2026 2:19 pm
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting volunteers to pre-register for the annual Neighborhood Cleanup in celebration of Earth Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, where volunteers will be able to help remove litter
2026 midterms: The latest on the redistricting battles
April 17, 2026 1:26 pm
By Jackson Richman and Joseph Lord Contributing Writers Despite the midterm season underway, the lines of congressional maps have not been finalized as redistricting battles continue nationwide. Since Texas’ opening salvo, lawmakers in both parties
Iran announces Strait of Hormuz is fully open during ceasefire
April 17, 2026 1:24 pm
Trump says US will ‘get all nuclear dust’ from Iran By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has announced that, for the duration of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and
Vehicle fire shuts down street
April 17, 2026 10:00 am
A vehicle fire prompted the closure of Needham Ranch Parkway at Newhall Avenue on Friday morning, according to sheriff’s and fire officials. The Los Angeles County Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection in
COC celebrates iCUE renaming in memory of Cusumano
April 16, 2026 8:24 pm
The College of the Canyons culinary program is all about giving the students driven by initiative exactly what they need to succeed as working chefs, bakers and sommeliers. That’s according to Gary
City changes pave way for more ADUs
April 16, 2026 7:54 pm
Whether you call them “granny flats,” accessory dwelling units or extra rent income, the city of Santa Clarita could see a whole lot more of them popping up with pending changes to the city’s
City cancels both Planning Commission meetings in April
April 16, 2026 7:33 pm
The Planning Commission is not meeting in April, according to the city’s website, with the city posting online this week that the April 21 meeting was cancelled. The body is
COC to hold Discover Day on April 24
April 16, 2026 5:51 pm
News release College of the Canyons is scheduled to host its annual Discover Day on Friday, April 24, offering prospective and new students an opportunity to explore the college’s academic programs, student
2 transported after roof partially collapses at Valencia restaurant
April 16, 2026 3:01 pm
At least two people were transported to the hospital following a partial roof collapsing and hitting them with tiles at a restaurant on the 24200 block of west Valencia Boulevard on Thursday afternoon,
US broadens Iran blockade to allow boarding, seizure of ships worldwide
April 16, 2026 2:14 pm
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The United States has significantly expanded the scope of its naval blockade on Iran, signaling that vessels linked to Tehran can now be boarded, searched and
Trump: 2nd Round of Iran peace talks could come this weekend
April 16, 2026 2:09 pm
Hegseth: US ‘locked and loaded’ to strike Iran’s power plants if no deal reached By Jack Phillips and Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers A second round of peace talks between the United States and Iran could take place this weekend, President Donald Trump told
Trump: Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire
April 16, 2026 1:55 pm
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire. In a Thursday post on Truth Social, Trump said he had “excellent conversations” with
Pursuit begins in Sylmar, passes through SCV on SR-14
April 16, 2026 10:35 am
California Highway Patrol Newhall-area officers participated in a pursuit of a reportedly stolen work truck Thursday that began in Sylmar and passed through the Santa Clarita Valley to the Antelope Valley, according to the