J-Team deputies seize narcotics during traffic stop
Approximately two ounces of heroin seized by J-Team in a traffic stop. Courtesy of SCV Sheriff's Station

J-Team deputies seize narcotics during traffic stop

While conducting a Valencia traffic stop Tuesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies found a woman in possession of approximately 2 ounces of heroin and other contraband. Deputies from the…

Deputies make meth arrest, seize suspect’s bicycle
A Crime Prevention Unit deputy of the SCV Sheriff's Station takes a bike into station after meth arrest. photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Deputies make meth arrest, seize suspect’s bicycle

Deputies assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s Crime Prevention Unit arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. During the arrest, a CPU deputy took the suspect’s…

Agua Dulce man dies from suspected overdose
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials discuss the response to a suspected overdose April 24, 2018. Photo by Austin Dave

Agua Dulce man dies from suspected overdose

Emergency officials were unable to save a man who died in an Agua Dulce residence Monday. An investigation is underway by medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Officer,…

Subject of Signal heroin series arrested on misdemeanor drug charge
James "Kenny" Fusca smiles as Cary Quashen promises him a job if he remains sober for a year. Fusca said, after his three-month stint in jail, that he wants to spend his life helping people. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Subject of Signal heroin series arrested on misdemeanor drug charge

The young man at the center of a series published by The Signal about the rehabilitation of a heroin addict was arrested recently on a drug-related charge. James Kenneth Fusca,…

Congressman Knight pushes for more solutions on opioid abuse
Signal file photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Congressman Knight pushes for more solutions on opioid abuse

Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, discussed Thursday support for provisions aimed at the fight against opioid abuse in the Omnibus Appropriations Bill signed into law last week. The bill approved by President…

Fighting SCV’s opioid crisis one step at a time
Susan DiMartini, even coordinator and toastmaster, left, introduces the speakers for the Opioid Crisis workshop at the Valencia Public Library. Seated, left to right, are Ali Kasra, Mindy Williams, Cary Quashen and Marc Richards. photo courtesy of Lisa Kaul, Quest Toastmasters.

Fighting SCV’s opioid crisis one step at a time

  About 60 people showed up Thursday night to hear about the opioid crisis and, specifically, about “seeking solutions for pain relief.” While they didn’t find the solution Thursday to…

Knight joins task force to fight heroin addiction
Cary Quashen, founder of Action Family Counseling, demonstrates the assembly of a Narcan pack, which is administered via an oral spray to a patient who has overdosed on heroin or any other opiate-based narcotic. Representative Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, said he has joined a congressional bipartisan task force to craft legislation to fight heroin addiction. Ryan Painter/The Signal.

Knight joins task force to fight heroin addiction

Representative Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, said he has joined a congressional bipartisan task force to craft legislation to fight heroin addiction. The task force, led by Rep. Tom MacArthur, R-Conn., and…

SCV in recovery: Alex’s story
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials suspect that as many as a half-dozen people have died of drug overdoses this year. The "SCV in Recovery" series is looking at the work of the Sheriff's Station's J-Team in its daily fight against addiction.

SCV in recovery: Alex’s story

Ed. note: This story is the first in an occasional series looking at Santa Clarita Valley residents who are in recovery or part of the constant struggle with the disease…

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