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Santa Clarita Deputies Find Missing Man Using Drones

On Friday, deputies located a missing man in Val Verde by using drones.  On Friday around 8 a.m. the Santa Clarita Search & Rescue team received a call from the Homicide Bureau about a missing 29-year-old male who was mentally distraught in the Val Verde area.    “Having the drone team we probably would have not found him, at least not ...

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‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Reminds Californians To Always Wear Seat Belt

Californians taking a trip to visit friends or family are reminded to “Click it or Ticket”  over the Memorial Day Weekend, and always buckle up and keep children in child safety seats.  This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign is from May 22-June 4. During this time, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) will have additional officers on patrol ...

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April Marks California Earthquake Preparedness Month

April marks California’s Earthquake Preparedness Month, and as the state continues to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services wants residents to be ready.   California is known for its frequent seismic activity. In just the past few weeks, Californians have experienced a handful of earthquakes in Salinas, Morgan Hill, Ferndale and ...

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Misdemeanors Dominate Santa Clarita Weekend Arrests

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A majority of Santa Clarita weekend arrests were mostly misdemeanor and DUI offenses.  Over the weekend, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made 17 arrests with deputies making seven of them, according to the weekend arrest logs.  Out of the 17 arrests, 13 of them were misdemeanors with eight of ...

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Two Providence Hospitals Receive Healthgrades 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award

Two Providence hospitals in the San Fernando Valley received the 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades for their commitment to the safety of their patients.  On Thursday, it was announced that Providence Holy Cross and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Centers received the Healthgrades 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award, placing them among the nation’s safest acute care hospitals, according to ...

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The Bad Guy Repellant In A Travel Size Container

Ungunn is a non-lethal Byrna Launcher powered by CO2 that shoots .68 caliber kinetic projectiles and meant to be used for self defense without the threat of killing either the user or the offender. There is also an UnGunn pepper round available. The pepper round breaks on contact, so when the assailant gets shot, the pepper spray will surround him ...

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60 Pounds Of Fireworks Confiscated Over The Fourth Of July In Santa Clarita

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Deputies confiscated approximately 60 pounds of fireworks intended for use by residents in the Santa Clarita Valley this Fourth of July. On Monday, the Fourth of July, deputies conducting a firework crime suppression operation and were able to successfully remove 60 pounds of fireworks from local residents, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  Those ...

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California Highway Patrol Reminds Motorists To Drive Safe During Fourth Of July Weekend

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists to be safe on the road this weekend as they are expecting an increase in motorists due to the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.  Independence Day is on a Monday this year, resulting in a three-day weekend for many and a likely increase in vehicles traveling California’s roadways, according to California Highway ...

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How Employees Should Handle Workplace Accidents 

Even when companies are proactive about workplace safety, accidents can happen surprisingly regularly. While some industries are more dangerous than others, workplace accidents can happen anywhere. Due to this, both employers and employees should know how to react when this type of incident occurs. To enhance your knowledge, find out how employees should handle workplace accidents now: 1. Report the ...

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