In an effort to improve public relations, Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced the start of the Civilian Oversight Commission this week. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The commission is intended to allow Los Angelenos a chance to ask questions and challenge impactful public issues, in the hopes it’ll increase transparency, officials said. ...

Story by Varnica Singh and Melissa Lampert.  A 20-year-old horse named Jeff defied the odds last year after managing to survive the massive Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita Valley, wandering the hills for months with severe burns before he was finally rescued in October. See the full collection of KHTS Feature Stories and Videos on hometownstation.com here. Watching Jeff ...

Santa Clarita officials are set to hold their summer lifeguard tryouts on February 4, February 25, and March 11 from 9-11a.m. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Eligible applicants must be 16 years old by June 1, 2017, and have parent supervision for the tryout if they’re under 18. In order to ...

On the latest “Total Financial Solutions Safer Money Hour” on KHTS AM-1220, the show’s hosts offered some tips and tricks for preparing for 2017 when it comes to retirement planning. Their first tip was to look into the potential benefits of what’s called a Roth IRA. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...

In an effort to create service project opportunities for its senior residents, Oakmont of Santa Clarita is introducing a brand new program for 2017 called “Oakmont Contributes.” Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The senior living community is partnering with all 23 Oakmont Senior Living communities to implement the program, which will ...

Santa Clarita Sports Report, January 27, 2017. This is your place for Santa Clarita’s 2016/17 Foothill League winter sports. Find all the latest news and updates on your hometown schools here as they compete in the Foothill League, Heritage League, Western State Conference and GSAC. Follow us @KHTSSports Santa Clarita High School Boys Basketball Friday’s Foothill League boys basketball games tonight ...

A Hollywood actor from Texas who was living in Santa Clarita killed himself on a Facebook live stream Monday, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Frederick Jay Bowdy, 34, of Canyon Country, killed himself Monday. Medical examiners revealed the cause of death as a single gunshot wound they believe was self-inflicted. ...

The Lifton Institute of Media Arts & Sciences (LIMS) welcomes veterans to participate in their 10-week program and learn more about the filmmaking process and job opportunities that can be found in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. After four years in the U.S. Navy and ...

New this month on KHTS Restaurant Row – February 2017: The Blaq Square, Shredded Tacos, Pinot’s Palette, La Esmeralda Mexican & Seafood Restaurant, Lava Pizza & Wings, MJ’s Tap House Grill, An Indian Affaire, Top Out Climbing, and Honu Coffee. KHTS Restaurant Row is the best place to save money in the Santa Clarita Valley!  Purchase certificates to your favorite ...

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 2.7 earthquake centered less than 2 miles south of Santa Clarita. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The reported time was 6:08 p.m. Thursday and the approximate location southeast of city limits, according to the USGS. Numerous residents reported hearing a loud boom, especially in ...