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Santa Clarita City Council Votes To Support Selected Assembly Bills, Oppose One

On Tuesday the Santa Clarita City Council voted to support four different state legislations at their regular board meeting, while opposing Assembly Bill 916.  As part of the night’s consent calendar the city council voted to support three different assembly bills: Assembly Bill 1957 was put forth by Assemblywoman Marie Waldron to reinstate prosecutorial authority to charge someone with a ...

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Recommended Steps For Finding An Inmate In Any California Jail

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If you have a loved one in a Californian jail, you will want to know his or her location. By knowing the correctional facility that the person is held in, you can take steps to visit your friend or family member. Knowing the person’s prisoner number and the address of the exact facility also allows you to send helpful items ...

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25 Sheriff’s Personnel, 3 Inmates Confirmed To Have Coronavirus

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials announced Wednesday that 25 Sheriff personnel and three county inmates have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said. Over 400 Sheriff personnel are under quarantine COVID-19 as of Wednesday, said Deputy Edmo Luna with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Information Bureau. As of 6 a.m. Wednesday, the jail population countywide was at 13,586; however, LASD is ...

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Select Inmates Awaiting Trial In L.A. County To Be Released During Coronavirus Pandemic

Certain inmates awaiting trial in Los Angeles County are set to be released to help curb the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, officials said Wednesday. Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile announced an expedited court process to release an agreed-upon list of pretrial inmates being held in jail before trial in an effort to help “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus, according to ...

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Acton Fire Camp Inmate Walks Away, Re-arrested In Lancaster

A minimum-security inmate who walked away from Acton Conservation Camp in Los Angeles County Nov. 2 was apprehended today in Lancaster. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Acting on investigative leads, agents from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Special Service Unit Rancho Cucamonga, with the assistance of the Los ...

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Santa Clarita To Talk ‘Taking Back Our Community’ Crime-Fighting Initiative

Santa Clarita is going to discuss joining a crime-fighting initiative aimed at pushing lawmakers and educating voters regarding the consequences of several recent crime initiatives, including AB 109, Prop 47 and Prop 57. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Law enforcement and other public safety officials have felt an increased burden as ...

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Case Continued To Monday For Valencia Rape Suspect

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A rape suspect accused of malingering is due back in court Monday to hear from an expert on the suspect’s medical condition. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. If Etienne Juarez Rosas, 27, of Winnetka is once again declared mentally competent to stand trial — an expert for the prosecution has already ...

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Santa Clarita, County To Weigh In On New Sheriff’s Station Captain

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The city of Santa Clarita is expected to get a new Sheriff’s Station captain, and who that might be is still anyone’s guess, according to city officials. Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com. Santa Clarita city officials interviewed three candidates last week at City Hall, and City Manager Ken ...

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Man Who Approached Teen At Library Sentenced For Child Molestation

A Canyon Country man accused of harassing a minor at the pleaded no contest and was sentenced Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Christopher Cline, 25, of Canyon Country, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and credited with time served this week. He pleaded no contest Tuesday on one count of ...

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Man Gets 60 Days For Fatal Collision With Saugus Teen

The man who struck and killed 14-year-old Wyatt Savaikie at a Saugus intersection received 60 days in jail and probation Monday, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Ralph August Steger, 75, of Canyon Country, was initially arrested for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, speeding and failing to stop at a red light, ...

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