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FEMA assistance for power outage area residents is being requested by Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, and Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale, officials said Wednesday.  The letter, sent to President Donald Trump, asks the country’s leader for assistance in a time when California is in “desperate need for support,” according to the joint statement. “Today, in the 21st Senate District, the ...

Former Donald Trump staffer George Papadopoulos, who was indicted in the Russia investigation, filed to run Tuesday for the Congressional seat vacated by Katie Hill. Papadopoulos served 12 days in prison for allegedly lying to investigators about his contact with individuals tied to Russia during the 2016 campaign, according to the Department of Justice. The now-candidate filed with the Federal ...

The Santa Clarita Child & Family Center is promoting October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, officials said Thursday.  Domestic violence is described as a batterer controlling their domestic partner through fear, and abuse can come in many forms, including physical, sexual, psychological or economic, according to officials with the Domestic Violence Program at the Child & Family Center. Wednesday, the ...

After the resignation of Congresswoman Katie Hill on Sunday, questions have been raised about when the election is set to be held to vote for the next representative for the 25th District.  The countdown to a special election starts when Hill hands in the official resignation to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. As of Monday afternoon, the speaker’s office has not ...

A Canyon Country man was sentenced Monday to over six years in prison for distribution of child pornography, officials said.  Justin Schobey, 19 at the time of arrest, was sentenced to 80 months in prison and a $5,000 special assessment fee, according to Ciaran McEvoy, spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Schobey was also sentenced to lifetime supervision upon release, ...

Tick Fire evacuations are in place in Canyon Country and Old Fire evacuations have been called in Castaic Thursday afternoon, impacting 40-50,000 residents, officials said. UPDATE: (8:45 a.m. Friday) — West Ranch High School has been named the second evacuation center for residents,  26255 Valencia Boulevard. UPDATE: (3:30 a.m. Friday) — The Tick Fire has jumped the 14 Freeway causing a closure ...

A Castaic brush fire has ignited near the 5 Freeway in Castaic, threatening homes, officials said. UPDATE: (6:35 p.m) — All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway are now open in Castaic, according to City of Santa Clarita officials. UPDATE: (4:30 p.m.) — Four Trailers are on fire with more structures threatened near San Martinez Road and Chiquita Canyon as a ...

The Tick Fire in Canyon Country ignited Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and prompting a response from firefighters, officials said. Tick Fire Evacuation Updates: Two Santa Clarita Brush Fires Break Out Promoting School, Road Closures UPDATE: (6:35 p.m) — All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway are now open in Castaic, according to City of Santa Clarita officials. UPDATE: (6:12 p.m.) — The Tick Fire ...

A Canyon Country power outage was reported Thursday morning, causing College of the Canyons to cancel classes at the Canyon Country campus, officials said. The outage was first reported at about 10:15 a.m. Thursday near Sierra Highway, reaching as far as Soledad Canyon Road, according to Southern California Edison officials. Sand Canyon residents have also reported being impacted by a ...

More possible power outages in Santa Clarita have been announced Wednesday as the valley braces for Santa Ana winds and heightened fire risk, officials said.  The Santa Clarita power outages could be in effect as early as Wednesday night up until Friday, as the Santa Anas are expected to pick-up throughout the Southland, according to Southern California Edison officials.  The ...