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One Airlifted From Hungry Valley Motorcycle Track

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One patient was airlifted from the Hungry Valley motorcycle track in Gorman after a crash, Sunday morning. Just after 11:45 a.m., reports were received of a crash on Quail Lake Road in Gorman, according to Supervisor Ed Pickett with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We ordered a helicopter for the area because it can be really secluded,” Pickett said. ...

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L.A. County Reports Nearly 1,500 New Coronavirus Cases

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) reported 1,465 new coronavirus cases and fewer than 100 COVID-19 deaths, Sunday. An additional 1,465 COVID-19 cases were reported in Los Angeles County on Sunday, along with 93 deaths, according to the LADPH. This brings the county’s cumulative total to 1,180,485 positive cases of COVID-19 and 19,885 deaths since the onset ...

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Two Hospitalized After Motorcycle, Pedestrian Collide In Canyon Country

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Two patients were sent to the hospital Sunday morning after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian. Just before 10:45 a.m., reports were received of a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Crossglade Avenue near Soledad Canyon road in Canyon Country, according to Supervisor Pickett with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “We got a ...

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Sunday Morning Crash Kills One In Canyon Country

A crash in Canyon Country early Sunday morning left one driver dead and the vehicle “sheared in two pieces.” Just after 2:20 a.m. Sunday, officials with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Office received reports of a solo-vehicle crash on the southbound 14 freeway north of Sand Canyon Road, according to Officer Josh Greengard with the CHP. “Upon arriving on ...

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Two Hospitalized Following Sierra Highway Crash

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Two patients were sent to the hospital following a solo-vehicle crash on Sierra Highway near The Old Dirt Road Friday night. Just before 8:45 p.m. Friday, reports were received of a traffic collision on Sierra Highway near The Old Dirt Road, near The Halfway House in Canyon Country. “It was a solo-vehicle crash,” said Supervisor Imy Mcbride with the Los ...

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One Person Trapped After Towsley Canyon Crash

One person was trapped in their vehicle following a Towsley Canyon crash in Newhall Friday afternoon.   BREAKING: One person has been reported trapped in a traffic collision in Newhall. KHTS reporter Jade Aubuchon is on scene. Posted by KHTS Radio on Friday, February 19, 2021 UPDATE 4:20 p.m.: One person was transported to a nearby hospital, according to Supervisor ...

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Saugus Union School District Campuses To Begin Re-Opening Monday

During a special meeting, the Saugus Union School District governing board voted to re-open their campuses for students as soon as Monday. With four votes in favor and one vote to abstain, the board voted for students grades 1-2 to return to campus as soon as Feb. 22, TK and Kindergarten to return as soon as Feb. 25, grades 3-4 ...

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Native American Representative Discusses Hart High Indian Mascot With District Board

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Rudy Ortega Jr., Fernandeño Tataviam Tribal President, addressed the William S. Hart Union High School District Board on Wednesday regarding Hart High School’s Indian mascot, which has drawn community attention over the past year for being “outdated.” The Governing Board has expressed a desire to approach this issue thoughtfully and with a full understanding of the perspective of all relevant ...

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Southbound 14 Freeway Blocked Due To Rollover Crash Near Agua Dulce

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A rollover crash blocked all southbound lanes of the 14 Freeway near Escondido Canyon Road near Agua Dulce Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:50 p.m., reports were received of a traffic collision on the southbound 14 Freeway near Escondido Canyon Road in Agua Dulce. The reports indicated that at least two vehicles involved were rolled over. “The crash was two vehicles ...

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Multi-Car Crash Blocks I-5 Lanes In Valencia

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A traffic collision involving multiple vehicles closed several lanes of the southbound I-5 Freeway in Valencia Friday evening. Just before 4 p.m., reports were received of a traffic collision involving at least five vehicles on the southbound 5 Freeway near McBean Parkway, according to California Highway Patrol Logs. “Only the number one lane is open,” said Officer Brandt with the ...

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