The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million. The movie ranch, which saw extensive damage in the 2016 Sand Fire, has rebuilt the Western street facade (originally constructed in the 1970s) that was destroyed in...

By Dianne Hellrigel, Steve Messer With the recent re-opening of Forest Route 3N17, the Community Hiking Club is searching for volunteers to help restore Dagger Flat Trail. Dianne Hellrigel with the Community Hiking Club led a multi-year effort to restore the long-overlooked trail. Though it was opened...

The Canyon Trail at Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center. (Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation). The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved $500,000 in funding to repair the 1.8-mile-long Canyon Trail at Placerita Canyon Natural...

A flash flood watch will be in effect from 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 5 a.m. due to heavy rain expected over the next couple of days, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Flash flooding and mud and debris flows are likely in and around recent burn areas. Flash flooding...

The city of Santa Clarita is urging residents and businesses, specifically those living near the recent burn areas of Sand Fire in the Sand Canyon area, to take extra precautions and stay alert as heavy rains fall this week. According to the National Weather Service, the storm hitting Los Angeles County...

A Flood Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service. Over the next few hours, the rainfall intensity is expected to increase. Stay away from washes and rivers and avoid driving through canyons, where there is a high possibility of rock and debris flows. Minor mud and debris flows are possible...

In consultation with County Departments of Public Works, Sheriff and Fire, Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced that evacuations orders have been given for the City of Duarte due to the current forecast of rain and potential mudflow. “We are currently working 24/7 in the city to prepare for this event...

Youth volunteers from Saugus High School and UCLA, along with State Farm’s Scott Wilk Jr. and Stephanie Flores helped to repair the home of a veteran who was affected by last July’s Sand Fire. State Farm’s Disaster Services Grant program generously donated $20,000 to Habitat for Humanity San Fernando/Santa...

Rains this week are potentially threatening Sand Fire burn areas with mudslides and flooding. The Sand Fire scorched over 40,000 acres near Sand Canyon this summer. And the recent rain puts this area at risk again. “After a fire, there is a layer of film on the top of the soil,” said Inspector Gustavo...

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in light of the forecast of heavy rain throughout Friday evening. The periods of heavy rainfall could possibly trigger mud and debris flows in and hear burn areas. The Flash Flood Watch will remain in effect from 6 p.m. Friday evening through...