A rape suspect accused of faking his illness to avoid trial pleaded guilty Monday in court. Etienne Juarez Rosas, 27, is facing a 32-year sentence when he’s back in court next month. For the full story, click [here].

An anonymous tip to L.A. Crime Stoppers led to a stolen vehicle arrest Thursday night, deputies said. The woman arrested, Shelley Reader, 37, of Monrovia, was charged because she claimed custody of a stolen motorcycle found off Sierra Highway, south of Newhall Avenue, not far from where oil derricks...

A Castaic man accused of domestic violence and murder in a deadly attack against his wife pleaded guilty, an official with the District Attorney’s Office reported Thursday. Robert Danielson, 30, of Castaic, is expected to face 18 years when he’s sentenced next month in the death of Nicole Medina. For...

The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley raised more than $20,000 during the inaugural Great Escape Gala at the Hyatt Regency Valencia to support operations. Hundreds came out to bid on vacation-themed getaways that were donated by sponsors and supporters of the Domestic Violence Center. The...

Mercedes Benz Of Valencia, part of a nine-dealership chain known as Sage Automotive Group, has paid a $3.5 million fine for deceptive advertising practices as part of a Federal Trade Commission settlement. Federal Trade Commission members charges the car dealers “used deceptive and unfair sales and...

Hart district officials denied Einstein Academy’s charter school petition Wednesday in front of a packed board room. The Governing Board for the William S Hart Union High School District praised the academics of the school. However, a history of poor financial record-keeping and the liability of the...

Coroner’s officials identified the woman found in a car at a Golden Valley parking lot Tuesday. Medical examiners have yet to determine whether Julie Crane, 57, of Santa Clarita, died of natural causes or a possible suicide. Crane was found in her car not far from Babies ‘R’ Us in the Golden Valley...

Homicide officials have been called to investigate the scene of a body found in a Golden Valley parking lot. For the full story, click [here].

Weather.gov Light showers are anticipated this weekend before temperatures warm up in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to weather officials. “A quarter-inch to (a half-inch) of rain is expected,” said Stuart Seto, weather specialist for the National Weather Service. “More rain is expected (Friday)...

Deputies arrested a Val Verde man for assault with a deadly weapon Thursday night, after he reported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station he shot his neighbor. John Cahill, 52, of the 31000 block of Valdito Place, called the station at 4:48 p.m., according to Sheriff’s Station officials. “He...