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Southbound 14 Freeway Temporarily Closed Due To Santa Clarita Rollover Crash
The southbound 14 Freeway was partially blocked on Friday morning in Santa Clarita due to a rollover crash. About 10:16 a.m. Friday, emergency responders received reports of an expanded traffic collision on the southbound 14 Freeway just north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, according to Luis Garcia, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County ...
Authorities ID man found shot to death at park in Palmdale
PALMDALE – A 47-year-old man who was shot to death in a Palmdale park was identified Friday. The victim, who was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office as Thomas Dedmon, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.
Man Fatally Shot in Palmdale Identified
A 47-year-old man who was shot to death in a Palmdale park was identified Friday. The victim, who was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner’s office as Thomas Dedmon, was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel. Deputies responded around...
Firefighters work to put out brush fire just off 14 Freeway in Acton
A brush fire burning just off the 14 Freeway in Acton appeared to leave some vehicles scorched as firefighters worked to put it out through efforts by air and ground Friday afternoon.Dubbed the Victoria Fire, it was reported at about noon in an area just north of Escondido Canyon along the southbound side of the 14 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It was estimated to be about five acres and was burning in "medium to heavy fuel," the department said. At 12:45 p.m., aerial footage showed an LA County Fire Department helicopter making water drops while crews on the ground hosed down the area, which by then appeared blackened and scorched with just a few flames still visible in some sports. Some shrubbery was burnt to just a few skeletal branches, with a number of vehicles appearing heavily damaged and burnt as well.The fire had moved quickly, authorities said, but appeared to have been mostly extinguished within an hour of being reported. No other details, including any reports of damage or a suspected cause behind the blaze, have been released by authorities.
Person trapped in vehicle after collision on southbound 14
Someone was trapped in a vehicle after a traffic collision Friday morning on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Fire Department official said. The incident was reported at about 10:13 a.m. Friday morning, according to Geovanni Sanchez, spokesman...
Several hundred crushed cars burn in a massive junkyard fire near L.A.
Several hundred junked vehicles exploded into flames in a spectacular out-of-control fire that shrouded about 10 acres of Antelope Valley in the high desert near Los Angeles with thick, black smoke on Thursday. No one was injured in the three-alarm blaze, authorities said, as firefighters and work crews from the...
Highway 126 Water Main Break Prompts Partial Off-Ramp Closure
A water main break on a Highway 126 offramp in Castaic prompted the partial closure of the roadway by emergency responders Friday afternoon. Around 11:42 p.m., on Friday, first responders received reports of a water main break at the intersection of Commerce Center Drive and the westbound offramp of Highway 126, according to officials with ...
Acton Brush Fire Stopped At 10 Acres
An Acton brush fire broke out near the 14 Freeway Friday morning. UPDATE (1 p.m.) Forward progress on the Victoria Fire has been stopped at approximately 10 acres in size. #victoriafire – LACoFD assist NB SR14 x Escondido Cyn – forward progress stopped Media inquiries to: @LACoFDPIO pic.twitter.com/xrg1ttzIxC — Angeles National Forest (@Angeles_NF) July 26, ...
Lancaster Salvage Yard Fire Burns Over 1,500 Vehicles, Sends Pollutants Into Air
Travelers north of Santa Clarita may have seen a billowing cloud of black smoke spitting pollutants into the air off the 14 Freeway on Thursday, as thousands of cars burned in a salvage yard fire. More than 1,500 vehicles on 10 acres of a Lancaster salvage yard have been burned as of Friday morning, according ...
Fire crews responding to brush fire near 14 Freeway in Acton
Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department Friday responded to a brush fire in the Acton neighborhood of the Antelope Valley. The Victoria Fire was reported near the southbound 14 Freeway near Escondido Canyon Road. The second-alarm fire burned at least five acres Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of Crushed Cars Burn in Raging Lancaster Recycling Yard Fire
A fire that erupted at a Lancaster scrap metal recycling yard, burning hundreds of crushed and full-size vehicles and sending thick black smoke into air, prompting a shelter-in-place warning for residents is out Friday, and the cause of the fire is being investigated. The fire erupted around 3 p.m. Thursday...
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work. Lane closures...
‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ Opens This Weekend At The Canyon Theatre Guild
Canyon Theatre Guild (CTG) opens the musical The Rat Pack Lounge this Saturday. The CTG production is based on the world-famous performers known as the Rat Pack and features some fan-favorite songs from that era. The opening performance on Saturday, July 27, is planned to feature a free wine and champagne reception for ticket holders. ...
Caltrans 5 Freeway Closure Near Castaic To Continue
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is continuing to close the 5 freeway for construction. Caltrans announced that southbound Freeway 5 is scheduled to be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnight Monday, July 29 ...
Bob Kellar | Yes, I Love This City
I am proud to have served the city of Santa Clarita for more than two decades as a council member and four-time mayor. During this time, I worked closely with the city manager and staff throughout the organization. I can tell you without hesitation, our city employees are dedicated and committed to this city and all who live here. In their various roles and responsibilities they are proud to be part of this city’s team. Their high morale is reflected in the tremendous work they do, each and every year.
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