A convicted felon was arrested in Valencia after deputies reportedly found a “loaded short barrel rifle” in his car during a traffic stop Tuesday night. On Tuesday night, a deputy with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was reportedly patrolling in Valencia when they saw a vehicle driving in the area with no front license plate displayed. The deputy proceeded ...

Two people were arrested in Valencia early Friday morning after deputies reportedly found a loaded, unregistered firearm in a hidden panel inside of their vehicle, along with several narcotics. At around 1:30 a.m. Friday, deputies with the Santa Clarita were patrolling in Valencia when they came across a vehicle in a gas station with a “strong odor of marijuana emitting ...

A Valencia man accused of strangling his boyfriend to death appeared in court on Tuesday. Christian Ortiz, 23, is suspected of strangling Brayan “Brian” Rodriguez, 20, and hiding his body at a Valencia home in September 2017, according to Ricardo Santiago, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The couple had been arguing the last time Rodriguez was ...

Real Life Church has plans to hold a Christmas drive-thru extravaganza in Valencia next week, with over a dozen holiday-themed zones and special surprises. The drive-thru, which is set to be held at Real Life Church in Valencia and feature several holiday-themed areas, is open to all members of the community free of charge, and guests are encouraged to bring ...

Two people were hospitalized Wednesday after a multi-vehicle Valencia crash on Newhall Ranch Road, officials said. The crash was reported at about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday near Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon Road in Valencia, according to Franklin Lopez, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “The call came in as a five-vehicle (traffic collision),” Lopez said. Three ambulances ...

Concerned citizens rescued a dog Friday after a man attempted to take off with the animal after taking it from its owner in Valencia. On Friday at about 2:30 p.m., deputies responded to a bike path near Valencia Boulevard and Creekside Drive in Valencia regarding a robbery that just occurred, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...

One person was detained Friday after allegedly attempting to steal a dog in Valencia, officials said. The incident was reported at about 2:25 p.m. Friday near Creekside Road and Valencia Boulevard, according to a field deputy with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “They are detaining one,” said Watch Sgt. Vangorder with the station at about 3 p.m. “It is ...

One person was taken to a nearby hospital following a Valencia crash involving a pedestrian Friday afternoon. At around 3:42 p.m. Friday, officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received reports of a traffic collision in Valencia near the Kohl’s on the 24200 block of Valencia Boulevard. “The call tag came in as a traffic collision with a pedestrian ...

A parolee and his driver were taken into custody Tuesday on several felony charges including drug sales after a routine Valencia traffic stop, officials said. On Tuesday around 11 a.m., a deputy patrolling on McBean Parkway near Decoro Drive in Valencia observed a vehicle driving with a broken tail light, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley ...

Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly threatened a Valencia liquor store employee with a knife two months ago after being asked to leave since he was not wearing a face mask. On the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 4, a man reportedly entered the Sunrise Spirits liquor store ...