Miguel Schiappapietra, 28, pleaded not guilty to two charges of lewd acts. He remains in custody after his bail was doubled to $200,000 at the request of the District Attorney's Office.

"We want to make sure that people know that their elected officials were not in any way involved in this incident," said Deputy Josh Dubin of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

1865 - Discoverer Ramon Perea and partner sell Pico Canyon oil claim to Edward Beale & Robert Baker for $300 [story]

The economy is looking up in our valley; an early morning crash turned a 30-minute commute into a nightmarish 3-hour trip; more.

The One Valley, One Vision plan took the top honor in the sustainability category, which recognizes projects that: preserve rural, agricultural, recreational, and environmentally sensitive areas; focus development in urban centers and existing cities; develop strategies to accommodate growth that uses resources efficiently and minimizes pollution and waste; and use “green” development techniques.

1978 - St. Francis Dam site becomes a State Landmark [story]

In this episode: Hundreds made their way to Central Park over the weekend to help fight cancer. A Los Angeles Police Department officer from Castaic was arrested at his home Saturday for allegedly molesting two children. And more.

A Los Angeles Police Department officer from Castaic was arrested at his home Saturday for allegedly molesting two children, according to a spokesman from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau.

The suspect, Juan Alexander Mejia Dubon, 30, of Canyon Country, was arrested Saturday afternoon. He's due in court today.

“We like to step in and make sure that everybody gets something from home,” said J.D. Kennedy, American Legion Post 507 Commander. “And let them know that we're proud of you and we're ready to have you home. Just do your work and get back to us.”

The orientation will review a new employment training program that prepares students for entry level positions in the field of commercial foodservice equipment repair and service.

While this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 through June 2, officers are out enforcing seat belt laws year-round.

1946 - Cher, great-granddaughter of Placerita Canyon homesteader Frank Walker, born in El Centro, Calif. [story]

1851 - San Fernando-San Francisquito-Eliz. Lake Roads become public highways [story]

1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" shot at Magic Mountain [story]

Officials say the suspect, 31-year-old Juan Alexander Mejia Dubon (right) arrived home Thursday night intoxicated and began to argue with his parents before shooting his father in the head.

A brush fire charred more than 250 acres of land in Castaic, slowing traffic and threatening a nearby school; more.

Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley and portions of the San Gabriel Valley

Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are seeking public assistance in locating Juan Alexander Mejia Dubon. Mr. Dubon may be armed. Do not approach or attempt to apprehend. Contact authorities.

1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, dies in car crash [timeline]

In this episode: 39-year-old Acton resident Christopher Demyen died after he was shot in the chest and officials say Scott Shipley, 56, of Acton is the lone suspect; More than 1,000 firefighters from several different counties have been working around the clock to put out a brush fire that started in the Frazier Mountain region of the Los Padres National Forest and burned more than 3,500 acres by Thursday afternoon.

Both of the South Summit and Hasley-Sloan properties are still owned by the Santa Clarita Valley Facilities Foundation, which was formed in 1998 to help the William S. Hart Union High School District acquire properties for new school sites, namely Golden Valley High School, among others, said Rick Patterson, a local attorney, founding member and current president of the foundation.

The model tour will spotlight three distinctive detached floorplans spanning approximately 1,794 to 2,375 square feet, including three to five bedrooms and up to three baths, with prices starting in the high $300,000s.