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Brush Fire Erupts In Wash In Valencia

A brush fire in Valencia has prompted a response from firefighters Friday. Around 2:25 p.m. Friday, firefighters received reports of a brush fire near Bridgeport and Bayside Lanes in Valencia, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. The fire is burning in the wash, according to officials. As of 2:43 p.m., firefighters were able to stop the spread of ...

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Hart High School Student Hospitalized After Reported Overdose

Overdose at Hart High School

A Hart High School student was transported to the hospital Friday after a reported overdose. Around 1:40 p.m. Friday, first responders received reports of a medical emergency at Hart High School in the 24800 block of Newhall Avenue in Newhall, said Saadullah Sheikh, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Initial reports were that a student overdosed on ...

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Assault Suspect Taken Into Custody After Santa Clarita Pursuit

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An assault with a deadly weapon suspect was taken into custody Friday afternoon after leading law enforcement on a chase through Santa Clarita. Around 11:40 a.m. Friday, deputies received reports of an assault with a deadly weapon call on Milbrook Place in Castaic, according to Radio traffic. Initial reports were a man under the influence with an ax threatened an ...

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Suspects Shatter Windshield, Steal Purse In Stevenson Ranch

Two suspects are on the run after they allegedly shattered a windshield and stole a purse from a vehicle near the LA Fitness in Stevenson Ranch Friday. Around 9 a.m. Friday, deputies received reports of a vehicle burglary at the LA Fitness on the 24900 block of Pico Canyon Road in Stevenson Ranch, said Sgt. Clark, with the Santa Clarita ...

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Small Brush Fire Near Castaic High School Prompts Response From Firefighters

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A small brush fire near Castaic High School was quickly halted Thursday afternoon. The brush fire was first reported around 1:10 p.m. on the 31500 block of Valley Creek Road near Castaic High School, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Crews found a small fire between two fields and were able to quickly stop the blaze ...

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High-Pressured Gas Line Ruptures In Val Verde

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A high-pressure gas line ruptured in Castaic prompting a response from firefighters Thursday. Around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a gas leak in the 31000 block of Dellwood Street In Val Verde, said Geovanni Sanchez, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. A one-inch high-pressured gas line ruptured, according to officials on scene. Firefighters discussed ...

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Two Crashes Snarl Morning Commute In Newhall

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Two crashes in Newhall complicated traffic on the 5 and 14 Freeways Thursday morning. The first crash was reported around 7 a.m. on the southbound 5 Freeway south of Calgrove Boulevard, according to officials. The No. 1 and 2 lanes were blocked for approximately one hour, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials. A second crash was reported around 7:50 ...

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Nighttime 5 Freeway Construction Near Castaic Postponed Until Next Week

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Overnight construction that was scheduled to take place Wednesday through Friday night on the 5 Freeway north of Castaic has been postponed. Caltrans planned on reducing lanes Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway near the Whitaker Sand Shed north of Castaic for paving. However, the project was postponed until next ...

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Domestic Violence Suspect In Custody After Brief Canyon Country Pursuit

A alleged domestic violence suspect was taken into custody after a brief Canyon Country pursuit Wednesday afternoon. Around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, deputies received reports of a domestic violence call in the 18000 block of Mandan Street in Canyon Country. Responding deputies located the suspect on Soledad Canyon Road near Shangri-La Drive, according to officials. When deputies attempted to make an ...

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Several Hundred-Acre Brush Fire Erupts North Of Santa Clarita

The Apollo Fire broke out north of Santa Clarita Tuesday afternoon between Gorman and Lancaster and has scorched hundreds of acres.  The fire first broke out around 12:50 p.m. near  Highway 138 and 225 Street West. As of 2:50 p.m. the fire is at 800 acres moving to the north approaching Kern County, according to officials. Smoke from the fire ...

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