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Man Injured, Woman Cuffed After Car Plows into Pizzeria
Friday, Mar 1, 2019

A man eating his lunch at Ameci Pizza Kitchen in Newhall Friday was injured when he was struck by a car that crashed through the plate glass window. The solo vehicle crash happened shortly after 12:30 p.m. at the restaurant on Lyons Avenue at Wiley Canyon Road. The wayward car — a black Ford Fusion...

Coroner: Heart Attack Killed Man Found on Canyon Country Sidewalk

A man found dead on a Canyon Country sidewalk last week died of a heart attack, investigators with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner said. The deceased man was found Feb. 22 on the sidewalk of the 18200 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. He has since been identified...

Man Accused of Kidnapping, Robbery, in Alleged Gunpoint Trip to the Store

A Canyon Country man who allegedly told a couple in a car at gunpoint to drive him to a convenience store, then took money from them, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and robbery. About 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, a man and a woman were sitting in their car parked near Altamere Avenue in Canyon...

Sewer Officials: Litigation Costs Have Derailed Water Recycling Plans
Wednesday, Feb 27, 2019

Facing the threat of stiff fines from state water officials several years ago, Santa Clarita Valley sewage treatment officials approved a multi-million-dollar plan to desalinate water sent downstream from the SCV to Ventura County. Now, SCV Sanitation District engineers say the costs from lawsuits over...

CHP: SCV Man Killed in NoCal Crash May Have Been Murdered

A Santa Clarita man found dead in Northern California last week after his van went off the road and hit a tree may have been murdered, according to investigators probing the man’s death. Patrick Michael Weber, 41, was found dead inside his white 2014 Sprinter van shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday off the...

Jury Hears How Accused Trucker Drove Safely Before Fatal Crash
Friday, Feb 22, 2019

The trucker accused of killing two women and four young children when his big rig hit a minivan two years ago showed no signs of weaving lanes, swerving or driving in a “serpentine manner” on the freeway before the crash, an investigator said in court Thursday. He wasn’t driving erratically, talking...

Car Theft Suspect Arrested After Chase into Valencia

A stolen car suspect was arrested at gunpoint early Thursday evening following an hour-long police pursuit that wound through Saugus and Valencia and ended up limping toward Val Verde with tires shredded by spike strips thrown down to stop him. No shots were fired as the motorist stopped on Wolcott Road...

Saugus Man on Probation Charged with Child Porn Possession
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019

A Saugus man convicted last month on two separate misdemeanor driving offenses and on probation was arrested Sunday on suspicion of possessing child pornography, a felony. Justin Angeles, a 23-year-old consultant, was arrested shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday on suspicion of possessing obscene matter depicting...

Prosecutors Present Evidence in Week 3 of Vehicular Manslaughter Trial

Now into its third week, prosecutors continued presenting their case to the jury in the trial of a truck driver accused of manslaughter in the deaths of two women and four children killed in 2016. Testimony resumed Tuesday in a second-floor courtroom at San Fernando Superior Court. Richard Lopez, 70,...

Deputies Arrest 2 on Gun Charges in Castaic; Truck Stop Robber at Large

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies searching for a gunman who held up the Castaic Truck Stop early Tuesday morning ended up arresting two men unrelated to the holdup. A father-and-son who are convicted felons are now accused of weapons offenses after deputies allegedly found two handguns...

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 26, to supporting a motion to evaluate the feasibility of instituting a new department to spearhead the county’s efforts to tackle homelessness.
Supes Vote to Explore Creation of New L.A. County Homelessness Department
The California Institute of the Arts boasts two artists with CalArts connections earning spots on the Recording Academy list of nominees for the 67th annual Grammy Awards.
Two CalArtians Nominated for 2025 Grammys
The Performing Arts Center will host America's Got Talent top 12 finalist comedian Don McMillan's show, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 21: PAC Presents America’s Got Talent’s Don McMillan Show
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists to be extra cautious as a record number of Southern California residents are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Caltrans Warns of Delays Due to Record Thanksgiving Holiday Travel
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance club invites all to a Ugly Sweater themed Square Dance, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-5 p.m. at Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA.
Dec. 8: Sierra Hillbillies Present ‘Ugly Sweater Square Dance’
The Santa Clarita Volunteer Hub is a one-stop shop for promoting volunteerism in the community. It connects local non-profits and volunteers who want to offer their time, skills and talents to a good cause.
Volunteer Hub: Connecting Volunteers with Local Causes
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents to avoid consuming voluntarily recalled raw milk due to a detection of H5 bird flu virus in a retail sample. Many retailers in Los Angeles may have sold recalled raw milk that may be contaminated with H5 bird flu virus.
Recalled Raw Milk Was Sold in L.A. County
In a three-set sweep, The Master's University women's volleyball team advanced out of the opening round of the NAIA Women's Volleyball National Championship Tournament over the Benedictine (KS) Ravens Saturday night, Nov. 23 in The MacArthur Center.
TMU Women’s Volleyball Wins NAIA Opening Round Match
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will join in marking the 36th annual World AIDS Day on Dec. 1.
Dec. 1: County Landmarks Light Up in Red for World AIDS Day
Deputies and investigators with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are currently investigating a series of burglaries reported in the Stevenson's Ranch community over the span of one week.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Investigating Stevenson Ranch Burglaries
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the Fourth annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by FivePoint | Valencia, 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.
Dec.6: Skate Into the Holidays at Fourth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
As official Neighborhood Champions for the 6th year, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express, now celebrating its 15th anniversary. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 30 (all day).
Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday Promotes ‘Shop Local’
College of the Canyons football closed out its 2024 campaign with an exciting 26-21 victory over Mt. San Jacinto College in the Southern California Football Association Jersey Mike's Valencia Bowl at Cougar Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Canyons Closes Season with 26-21 Bowl Game Victory over Mt. San Jacinto
1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
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