Illegal marijuana grows, having consistently undermined the progress for legal cannabis operations across Los Angeles County, are being newly faced with a “public nuisance” penalty of up to $30,000 per day when found out of compliance. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Thursday, co-authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl, to enact a $30,000 penalty ...
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Sheriff’s Officials Remind Santa Clarita Residents Fireworks Are Illegal
Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are reminding residents as the Fourth of July approaches that all fireworks are illegal. Deputies are reminding all residents that fireworks are illegal, and are reminding firework enthusiasts to attend the professional show provided by the City rather than risk possible fires. “The Fourth of July celebration comes once a year, but ...
Read More »Sheriff’s Captain Discusses Illegal Fireworks, Response At City Hall
During a service call in Saugus, a patrol car was surrounded by a couple dozen hostile, intoxicated party-goers who threatened law enforcement officials there to confiscate illegal fireworks. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Later that same evening, a woman under the influence had to be restrained and, ultimately, was arrested for attacking ...
Read More »Firefighters’ Fireworks Safety Demonstration To Emphasize Zero Tolerance Campaign (VIDEO)
The Los Angeles County Fire Department held a firework safety demonstration to inform community members about the danger of firework usage Wednesday, July 28. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “It is important that we educate the community,” said 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “The use of fireworks of any kind is ...
Read More »Lucas Insurance Principals Plead Guilty, Sentenced To Probation, Ordered To Pay Fines
Three Lucas Insurance principals pleaded guilty on Tuesday and were sentenced for various misdemeanor charges of illegal insurance activity. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Lindahl Larry Lucas, 51, of Santa Clarita, Kelly Ann Lucas, 52, of Littlerock, California, and Elaine Edey, 47, of Newhall, were sentenced to serve three years’ probation ...
Read More »SCV Deputies Warn The Community About Fireworks On July 4
As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, and many people celebrate traditions such as barbecues, parades and the beginning of summer, Captain Roosevelt Johnson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station would remind the community that the use of fireworks is illegal. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Fireworks can turn a celebration ...
Read More »Lumber Liquidators Stock Falls After ’60 Minutes’ Reports
Source: CNN M0ney National lumber and flooring chain, Lumber Liquidators, which has a Santa Clarita Valley store, was the subject of a searing “60 Minutes” report detailing concerns about its overseas factories. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “The report by CNN’s Anderson Cooper revealed Chinese-manufactured laminate flooring sold by the company contains high ...
Read More »DMV Going After Disabled-Placard Fraudsters
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Monday the arrest of three suspects in connection with illegal activity associated with the Disabled Person Placard (DPP) application process. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Qiaoyun Chen, 50 years old, and Guobin Qin, 29 years old, were arrested ...
Read More »Santa Clarita To Discuss Councilman’s Claim, Election, Building Codes
Santa Clarita City Council members are set to look at a compensation claim, the general election and building codes
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