Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The threat of storms caused by El Niño has prompted the eight Los Angeles County Sheriff’s search-and-rescue teams, including one based in Santa Clarita, to begin planning for the heavy rains anticipated for the county. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered ...

There has been a recent rise in thefts of commercial work vans and trucks in the Los Angeles County according to the Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. These thefts typically involve Ford Econoline, Chevrolet Express, or GMC Savanna type vans owned by various contractors. The vehicles ...

Santa Clarita Valley teen, Ryan Orozco, will earn his Eagle Scout this weekend when he leads a group of volunteers renovate the visiting area of the Los Angeles County Castaic Animal Shelter. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. This renovation is Ryan’s community project, the last requirement he needs to secure the rank. ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  An invasive beetle that has killed thousands of oak trees across California has been found in Green Valley, with potential to spread to Santa Clarita. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Goldspotted Oak Borer, known as ...

Ed. Note: The following article is a news release provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. To fund the establishment of a multi-agency Los Angeles Human Trafficking Task Force, the Justice Department announced Thursday that the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department will receive a $1.5 million grant. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. ...

Taco Bell could erode the small-town feel of Acton, leaving it as just another stop on the freeway that travelers pass through to get food and gas before moving on. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. These are the fears of the town council and community members determined to keep the corporate fast ...

The Santa Clarita Valley may again be experiencing rain, as a low pressure system could send thunderstorms through the Los Angeles County tonight and tomorrow. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. While Monday is remaining hot, the night will bring a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms for the entire L.A. County, which will ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The West Nile virus first death this year in Los Angeles County has been confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com. The ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the office of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. Supervisor Michael Antonovich led the Los Angeles county Board of Supervisors to direct county departments to implement collection of victim restitution for victims of county crime. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Through no fault of ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the office of Senator Sharon Runner. Senator Sharon Runner (R-Antelope Valley) announced today that she had been appointed as Vice Chair of the California Senate Rules Committee. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Senate Rules Committee oversees the day-to-day operations of the ...