With baby coyotes born this time of year and their parents being more aggressive to protect their young, experts are warning Santa Clarita residents to take extra caution with their pets, especially on hiking trails. Officials with the Placerita Canyon Nature Center have offered those who enjoy the outdoors tips on how to avoid coming across aggressive coyotes during pup ...

DUIs once again dominated Santa Clarita weekend crime logs for the second straight week.  With 14 weekend arrests, the most common reason for the second week in a row was DUIs. Some drivers compounded already dangerous driving circumstances by imbibing alcohol over a rainy weekend. Of those driving intoxicated, three were arrested by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and ...

A house fire in Canyon Country resulted in the temporary evacuation of a home Monday morning. About 8:25 a.m. Monday, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) received a call regarding a house fire on the 18600 block of Utopia Court in Canyon Country, according to Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson for the LACoFD. “It was a two-story home, they did obtain ...

If you have not yet submitted your 2023 tax return to the IRS and you still owe income tax from the previous year, the good news is that you still have the opportunity to address these matters before facing penalties for non-compliance. If additional time is required for tax preparation, it is possible to obtain an extension, but only if ...

On a rainy Sunday afternoon, Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley (SIGSCV) held its 15th annual Las Vegas-themed Wine Affair on Main Street to raise funds for the fight against human trafficking alongside ZOE International.  “The Wine Affair is really popular because we have such great wineries and we have great good options,” said Josh Rivas, Co-Chair of SIGSCV. ...

Give your little one the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on the Dodgers’ championship field! The coaches at Dodger Stadium Camps have all played at the major league level, so campers can expect to learn from the best. They’ll hone their baseball skills in batting, fielding, base running and pitching. Camp registration includes a Dodgers Youth Camp Jersey, a camp gift ...

Grocery Outlet celebrated its Grand Opening in Saugus on Saturday.  On Saturday, Grocery Outlet celebrated the Grand Opening of its second location where consumers can purchase name-brand items at lower prices.  “It’s been really busy here, and we’ve been getting a lot of people from the community, and they’re all super excited,” said Brenda Gomez, store manager.  The store is ...

College of the Canyons (COC) hosted its annual Star Party for the community in Canyon Country on Friday night.  On Friday, COC hosted its annual Star Party featuring the “Science Talks Series Presents” at the Canyon Country Campus.  “We love coming out, we love sharing about astronomy and stem projects and we welcome you guys,” said Dave Flynn, member and ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra ensemble is set to perform at the Carnegie Hall in New York on Sunday.  The SCVYO Novae Sinfonia ensemble is scheduled to perform during the World Stride festival at Carnegie Hall.  “It’s been the most inspiring and motivating thing and to let ourselves dream,” said Rachel Iba, artists director at SCVYO.  The ensemble is ...

A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Castaic Friday afternoon. Around 2:40 p.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision in the 28600 block of Old Springs Road in Castaic, said Kaitlyn Aldana, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was a traffic collision with a pedestrian involved,” ...