Ed. Note: The following is the first in a continuing series on elder abuse and senior care resources for Santa Clarita residents. A spate of alleged elder abuse cases, and the potential for the problem to grow with the nation’s aging demographic prompted KHTS News to reach out to local, regional and national resources to fight elder abuse. Don’t miss ...
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Probation Officer Sentenced To 364 Days For Molesting 2 Girls
A former Los Angeles County probation officer was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching two girls at a youth camp, according to prosecutors. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Oscar David Calderon Jr., 33, entered his plea to two felony counts of assault under the color of authority. He ...
Read More »L.A. County’s Santa Clarita Transportation Summit Talks Public Safety, Projects (VIDEO)
A Santa Clarita Transportation Summit by Supervisor Kathryn Barger brought together local interests for discussion Thursday, reviewing public safety, projects and progress for the region. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Civic leaders, law enforcement and representatives of transportation agencies, such as Metrolink and Metro, gathered at City Hall for the meeting. ...
Read More »Sheriff’s Gang Sweep Targets Newhall 13, Leads To 3 Arrests
A gang sweep targeting Newhall 13, a well known Santa Clarita criminal organization, netted three arrests Thursday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The arrests included an alleged gang member who was picked up with an outstanding warrant for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Sheriff’s Station officials. “We did a ...
Read More »Mountainview Elementary Vandalized; Computers Smashed, Rooms ‘In Disarray’
Mountainview Elementary School reported vandalism at the school’s computer lab and library Thursday morning, which officials estimate will cost thousands of dollars to repair. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The damage is believed to be expensive due to the nature of the equipment that was sabotaged. Lee Morrell, public information officer ...
Read More »Aerial View Of Castaic High Construction Progress Update (VIDEO)
Progress for Castaic High School was shared Tuesday via an aerial view by Hart district officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The drone view comes ahead of a media tour with of the Castaic High site with KHTS News planned for next week with officials from the William S. Hart Union ...
Read More »Human Trafficking Conference At COC Friday Morning
COC is hosting a human trafficking conference Friday to discuss an issue that’s in communities throughout the country, including Santa Clarita. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The goal is to raise awareness on human trafficking, an issue that has become increasingly prevalent in California, College of the Canyons will host the ...
Read More »Sisters In Time Looks At Linking Agencies For Women In Need Of Housing
Sisters in Time is exploring a network for Bridge to Home, the Domestic Violence Center and Senior Center that could provide affordable housing for the homeless. The following story was written by TMU Journalism Professor Jennifer O’Shea, and shared with KHTS News as a community service. After retirement, Len Faydo says she was looking forward to moving to the ...
Read More »Acosta Authors Motorcycle License Law; Several Bills Await Brown’s Signature
With another legislative session in the books, KHTS News is recapping the record of Santa Clarita’s representatives in Sacramento. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Governor Jerry Brown now has until October 15 to sign a bills that were passed out of the Senate and Assembly by September 15. Assemblyman Dante Acosta, ...
Read More »Newhall Parents Continue Threats Of Walk Out Over Calendar Complaints
A group of Newhall School District parents upset the elementary school calendar doesn’t match up to the high school one plan to attend this week’s board meeting, continuing a “walk-out” threat. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The group of parents showed up at the last Newhall School District board meeting, along ...
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