Sen. Scott Wilk’s measure to bolster California’s efforts on homelessness cleared the Assembly Housing and Community Development committee Wednesday, Wilk’s office announced. Senate Bill 792, if passed, would strengthen the…
An unemployed homeless man was arrested on suspicion of arson after he allegedly lit a fire in the Santa Clara River wash behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store on Bouquet…
Passing with bipartisan support and moving on to the State Senate this past Wednesday, AB 1971 is designed to revise the state’s guidelines on being “gravely disabled,” according to a news release.
A woman, believed homeless, was struck and killed by a Metrolink train Friday evening, sparking an investigation by local sheriff’s deputies trying to determine if the crash was accidental…
A homeless woman, obese and reportedly suicidal, was found living in a makeshift one-room shack built by the previous occupants — two homeless Vietnam veterans — on the…
A significant number of College of the Canyon students are at risk of homelessness and hunger this year, according to COC officials. Last semester while at a club meeting, Christopher…
A quarter of all college students are not getting enough to eat, and for that reason, two local food pantries are teaming up to make sure they do at College…
More than 700 students ranging in age from first to 12th grade don’t have a place to call home. Since Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley opened its doors in…
By Georgia Rios and Perry Smith As about a half-inch of rain fell on the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, a couple of Santa Clarita’s less fortunate residents were upset…
Just driving around Santa Clarita on any warm day reveals the possibility you will observe our local homeless population. And our homeless population is and will be growing. I disagree…
A “warming fire” set by homeless people in the Santa Clara River at the Saugus-Valencia border grew to a small brush fire Monday afternoon. Shortly after 3 p.m., firefighters with…
Officials continue to look for volunteers to help count Santa Clarita Valley’s homeless population later this month as part of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. The count will take…
To better serve and account for homeless families, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will look to more accurately count this population. If passed, Tuesday’s agenda item will call…
Two men were arrested in separate incidents this week for allegedly masturbating in public. On Monday morning, deputies responded to a bike trail near Valencia Boulevard at Creekside Drive regarding…
A local couple, described by deputies as unemployed transients, were arrested after a brief struggle with store security for allegedly stealing raw shrimp and beer. Deputies with the Santa Clarita…
An 8-year-old with a big heart and a lot of holiday spirit is spending his December collecting new socks and new and used gloves, beanies and blankets to give to…
If there was ever any doubt that there is a long way to go before the Santa Clarita Valley has a homeless shelter offering full services and amenities, a tour…
For many locals who are homeless, they’re in need of more than a home. When they might have their next meal or an opportunity to shower, brush their teeth and…
A homeless woman who allegedly broke into an apartment to shower and wash her clothes was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of burglary, a felony. Katherine Garcia, 24, was arrested Tuesday…
A Canyon Country car owner went to his parked car Saturday morning only to see a homeless man jump out of it. The motorist detained the stranger for deputies of…
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