Two candlelight vigils were held for Phillip Michael “Phil” Griffin Wednesday at North Oaks Park and Discovery Park in Canyon Country. Griffin jumped from the Via Princessa Bridge on Aug. 23. The vigil at Discovery Park was invitation-only, as his family asked for privacy during this difficult...

Coroner’s officials have identified the man who jumped off of the Via Princessa bridge in Canyon Country Sunday morning and ruled the death a suicide. Phillip Michael Griffin, a 23-year-old Caucasian male from Canyon Country, was identified by Coroner’s officials, said Lt. Kelly Yagerlener with...

A Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputy is being credited with saving the life of a man who was threatening to jump off the freeway overpass at the Lake Hughes exit in Castaic. Thursday at approximately 8:53 a.m., Deputy Russell Deloof was driving in his patrol vehicle when he heard an emergency...

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, there is a free diagnostic made available by Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. [Click here] for a link to the free, completely anonymous diagnostic test.    Health and law enforcement officials are teaming up to increase Santa Clarita...

[KHTS] – Investigators with the Coroner’s Office have identified the man found dead in Canyon Country on Sunday morning. Jay Robert Kimball, 60, of Canyon Country, was found near railroad tracks close to Jakes Way in Santa Clarita. Coroner officials have suspected that the cause of death is...

It is very sad that Acton has lost another teen to suicide, the third in less than seven years. There are no answers to this tragedy. The events that follow are always predictable. School boards and administrators cover up; the bullies run for shelter, sometimes in open sight; the family and friends...

Suicide is a leading cause of death in college students in the U.S. More than 15 million people have thoughts of suicide in the United States every year, and more than 1 million of those attempt suicide. Kathleen Snyder, trainer for suicide prevention, intervention, crisis response, loss depression and...

[KHTS] – Coroner’s officials have identified the man who killed himself Jan. 5 in a Sand Canyon home that wasn’t his. David Michael Ferris, 59 of Burbank, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a woman’s home in the 26700 block of Iron Canyon Road. Homicide Bureau detectives...

[KHTS] – In order to address reports of suicide among college students across the nation, the College of the Canyons Student Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event on the Valencia campus. The two-day event will be held both Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday,...

In recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, the Department of Veterans Affairs is mobilizing people and organizations nationwide to support Veterans in crisis and spread the word about VA mental health services. Throughout the month, VA suicide prevention coordinators at all 151 VA medical...