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Skyblue Mesa Elementary Honors Dominic Blackwell’s Legacy With Blackwell Corner
When Skyblue Mesa Elementary got an upgrade to their library, they decided to dedicate a corner as the Blackwell Corner to honor Dominic Blackwell, who lost his life in the Saugus shooting in 2019. In the Blackwell Corner, there is a plaque that reads, “Dedicated to the memory of Dominic Blackwell ‘Always a superstar.’” “After ...
City committee reviews housing, public safety bills
The Legislative Committee for the Santa Clarita City Council reviewed bills that council members have described as taking aim at local control and addressing rising crime, two of the city’s legislative priorities. The committee met Wednesday afternoon to give its recommendations of support or opposition on a handful of...
Pedal to the metal: Santa Clarita hosts annual Bike to Work Challange
Leah Becker usually commutes to work by car, but on Thursday morning her routine was a bit different. Becker borrowed a friend’s bike and met with a group at Valencia Heritage Park and all together they commuted to work on their bicycles. Becker realized during her 25-minute bike commute...
Hidden Camera Found In Restroom Of Joint Chiropractic In Valencia
Detectives are investigating after a hidden camera was found in a restroom of Joint Chiropractic in Valencia last week. On Wednesday, May 8, deputies responded to Joint Chiropractic in the 27000 block of McBean Parkway regarding a hidden camera found in the bathroom, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. ...
Mixed-Use Developments Proposed For Old Town Newhall
Two separate developers have submitted proposals to the City of Santa Clarita for mixed-use projects on Old Town Newhall’s Main Street. The first proposed project would involve the demolition of the existing one-story building at 24317 through 24321 Main Street, formerly occupied by an insurance sales business, a glass company, and the Commando Military Surplus ...
Learning Post Academy Seniors Celebrate Graduation
Learning Post Academy held its 2024 graduation at Canyon High School on Friday evening. On Friday night, nearly 50 students graduated from Learning Post Academy at Canyon High School’s Performing Arts Center. “We’re so proud of our granddaughter and all she has accomplished,” said the relative of a graduate. According to officials, within a flexible ...
Family Of Castaic Man Seeks Help After Unexpected Death
The family of Castaic resident Mike Parker is reaching out to the community for help with his existing medical expenses and coming funeral costs after his unexpected death. While the GoFundMe doesn’t state the cause of his death, it mentions that first responders performed life-saving measures to attempt to save Parker. “My brother has brought ...
Juvenile arrested after hit-and-run incident
A juvenile was arrested on previous charges after a hit-and-run incident on Sunday evening in Newhall, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. Deputies responded to reports of a hit-and-run traffic collision at 7:47 p.m. Sunday on the 23300 block of 8th Street in Newhall. The juvenile suspect...
Roundup: Extensive search in farmland near Somis ends with suspect's capture, more
Here's a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies:. An hours-long search involving helicopters in an agricultural area west of Moorpark Wednesday ultimately ended with the arrest of an attempted murder suspect. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office had been looking for the 31-year-old Moorpark man in connection...
Child airlifted to hospital after being found face-down in pool
A 3-year-old child was transported to Central Park and airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles after being found face-down in a pool in the 20700 block of Dan Court in Saugus on Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. According to Watch Sgt. Nelson Rios,...
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Hosts Presentation About Bears
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is hosting a community event on how to coexist with bears. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates are set to present a Community Nature Education Series program on Sunday. The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday from two to three at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, at 19152 ...
Over $1,000 Of Nike Clothing Stolen From Dick’s Sporting Goods
Deputies are investigating after two women allegedly stole over $1,000 of Nike clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Canyon Country Tuesday. Around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Carl Boyer Drive in Canyon Country regarding a grand theft, Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station confirmed. ...
Moorpark man to stand trial in death of pro-Israel counter-protester at rally in Thousand Oaks
A judge decided that a Ventura County college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war last year.
Deputies seek help finding teen missing from Agua Dulce
Palmdale detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing juvenile, Brianna Covert. She is a 17-year-old girl who was last seen in the vicinity of Buckhaven Road in Agua Dulce on Wednesday at approximately 8 p.m.
Author Responds to Book Being Removed from School Book Fair in Santa Clarita
Following reports that some PTA members removed a pair of books from a recent elementary school book fair in Santa Clarita over content concerns, the head of the regional PTA said the organization does not condone book bans and will continue to train its members. The author of one of...
San Fernando Valley community wants their ‘graffiti tower’ addressed
Another “graffiti tower” is drawing the ire of Angelenos. But this one is in the San Fernando Valley, not downtown. The tower’s located on Sepulveda Blvd. right before Vose St. in Van Nuys.
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