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Man Bites, Threatens Woman With Gun At Valencia Taco Bell, Suspect At Large

A man allegedly bit a woman and threatened her with a gun Wednesday afternoon, and deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect. Wednesday afternoon, deputies responded to the Taco Bell in the 23000 block of Valencia Boulevard in Valencia regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley ...

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Hart Board Approves Contract With Teachers’ Association

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The William S. Hart Union High School Governing Board approved a new contract with the teacher’s union during their regular meeting on Wednesday after some debate about clarity in terms of the source of funding for compensation. Though the William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board had originally been scheduled to determine which of three search firms would ...

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Metrolink To Hold Public Meetings On Antelope Valley Line Capacity, Service Improvements Project

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Metrolink is set to host a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss improvements to the Antelope Valley Line (AVL) through the Santa Clarita Valley, — which could once again increase train service in and out of the Valley.   The City of Santa Clarita is working with Metrolink to enhance the AVL, which connects Los Angeles Union Station and Lancaster and passes ...

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New Fee Proposed For Southern California Power Bills

A new monthly fee of $24 has been proposed for Southern California electricity customers.  A new fee proposed for some Southern Californians’ power bills is rankling some residents, and a state legislator aims to stop the implementation of the high charge.   Those who are affected by the new $24 charge include those who get their electricity from the California Public ...

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Stardust And Spurs: Exploring Santa Clarita’s Walk Of Western Stars – Billy Burton

Saddle up for a trip through entertainment history with a weekly highlight from Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars! This week, stuntman Billy Burton.  William H. Burton got his start in stunts in 1965 by the way of the rodeo, going on to work on western films and television shows in Hollywood.  “It’s a great honor to be received by ...

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Moms For Liberty Hosting Petition Signing At 13th Annual Home & Garden Show

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While you’re visiting the 13th Annual KHTS Home & Garden Show next weekend, don’t forget to stop by all the amazing booths representing our local organizations, including an opportunity to sign a petition hosted by Moms of Liberty! In collaboration with petition organizer Protect Kids CA, California Moms for Liberty chapters have been authorized to gather signatures to put the ...

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Fire Breaks Out In Canyon Country Apartment Building

A fire broke out in a Canyon Country apartment building Thursday morning. Around 9:45 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a fire in the 18100 block of Sundowner Way in Canyon Country, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We do have a working fire with smoke showing,” Sanchez said. The fire was on ...

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Shooting Near Jakes Way Under Investigation

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Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening near Jakes Way in Canyon Country. Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to Sandy Drive and Jakes Way in Canyon Country regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was reported that gunshots were fired,” Borbon said. “No ...

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Water Safety, Easy & Critical – Reading This Could Save A Life

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Santa Clarita’s Academy Swim Club features their Water Safety Week next week, April 21-27, where their students come to their swim lessons with clothes on to practice swimming and floating with the extra weight in case of an emergency. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 5 in California, and the second leading ...

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Wilks Sex Ed Transparency Bill Passes Senate Education Committee

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On Wednesday, Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.  “This is all about transparency and building trust and schools should be safe places in which parents have absolute trust in their child’s educational experience,” said Senator Wilk. “Parents don’t just have an important ...

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