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The City of Santa Clarita is set to hold a public meeting for residents to give ideas and feedback about the proposed inclusive play area at Canyon Country Park. Two months ago, City officials announced their plan to open Santa Clarita’s first inclusive play area by the end of the year. The play area, which is set to include elements ...

A Whittier man accused of killing three people in a 2016 street racing crash, including two Santa Clarita teens, was sentenced to 22 years and four months in state prison Friday. Dealio Lockhart, 38, pleaded guilty to 18 counts: three counts of vehicular manslaughter, four counts of engaging in a vehicle speed contest and 11 counts of assault likely to ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion this week to help improve access to jobs and provide a way out of homelessness. The motion, introduced by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl, directs the Chief Executive Office to work with the United Way of Greater Los Angeles to administer a Homeless Employment Innovation Fund. “Many currently ...

A Canyon Country couple who was arrested on child endangerment charges, as well as weapon charges, appeared in court Thursday. On March 26, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies assisted detectives in serving a search warrant on the 18000 block of River Circle in Canyon Country. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Career Offender Burglary and Robbery Apprehension (COBRA) detectives recovered a ...

A former LASD cadet charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a Wells Fargo ATM in Newhall appeared in court Thursday where he was ordered to pay nearly $6,000. Julio Cesar Jimenez, 36, provided the court proof of progress for his formal probation and was ordered to pay Wells Fargo $5,459.43, according to Ricardo Santiago, spokesperson for the Los Angeles ...

Westfield Valencia Town Center officials unveiled their proposed plans Thursday, which include the first local luxury cinema and the addition of Santa Clarita’s second Costco retail location. Westfield officials announced their proposed plans for a $100 million investment in the evolution of the center with “The Patios Connection” development project. The Patios Connection project will convert the former Sears location, ...

Deputies are searching for a suspect in Canyon Country after allegedly assaulting a store employee and stealing alcohol. Around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were called to the 16500 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Deputies say the suspect is described as a 30 to 35-year-old female, hispanic, about 5’8” and 200 lbs. Witnesses ...

The City of Santa Clarita announced its renewed partnership with Ring doorbell Tuesday, as well as details for an upcoming event to launch another joint subsidy program. The initiative aims to reduce crime in neighborhoods by investing in affordable and effective smart home security for Santa Clarita residents, according to officials. “We have found that the Ring is a big ...

The man convicted of a Canyon Country murder appeared in court Wednesday only to have his sentencing postponed for the fourth time. In November 2018, Nicholas Colletta, 21 of Saugus, was found guilty on all four charges against him including: first degree murder with the allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang; possession ...

La Mesa Junior High School officials announced Tuesday the school has received a “Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools” award for the 2018-2019 school year from the Flippen Group.  “We are tremendously excited,” said Michele Krantz, the school’s principal. “It affirms the good work that our teachers have been doing.” Four years ago, La Mesa Junior High School began an initiative to transform ...