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A suspect accused of pointing a handgun at passing cars in Castaic last week has been found and taken into custody, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Detectives announced Wednesday that they located the suspect connected to the June 18 incident near Lake Hughes Road and Ridge Route Road. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity ...

Santa Clarita residents continue to have far more trust in their local government than county, state and federal leaders, according to a new survey presented during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The meeting touched on several major topics, including preserving affordable housing at Diamond Park Apartments, a new state-mandated policy that could pause council meetings for up to an hour ...

If you’re planning to leave the Santa Clarita Valley this week, you may want to think twice about spending too much time outdoors because of the air quality. Air quality across much of Los Angeles County is expected to remain unhealthy over the next several days as smoke from the still-burning Boyle Heights warehouse fire combines with a humid heat ...

Several new California laws are set to take effect on July 1, bringing changes that could impact workers, students, shoppers and even people watching television at home. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most notable laws going into effect. Higher Minimum Wages California’s statewide minimum wage remains $16.90 per hour, but several local governments are increasing pay rates beyond ...

An inmate at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital allegedly got into a fight with a deputy and attempted to grab the deputy’s gun, according to initial reports. The incident happened at the Valencia hospital, where the inmate was receiving treatment for reasons that are unknown . The inmate allegedly tried to grab a deputy’s gun and start a fight, according to ...

A humid heat wave is settling into the Santa Clarita Valley this week, bringing temperatures in the low to mid-90s and an unusual amount of moisture to the area. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the three-day warmup is expected to last from Tuesday through Thursday. While temperatures aren’t expected to reach extreme levels, the added humidity could make ...

Local singer and entertainer Terrell Edwards returned to the stage Saturday night for his fourth annual Summer Breeze Music Festival, bringing an evening of music, dancing and community support to the campus of the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. The festival, held from 5 to 9 p.m., featured a lineup of nationally recognized performers and special guests, continuing ...

A body has been recovered in the area of Costa Rica where a missing Santa Clarita woman disappeared more than two weeks ago, according to reports, though authorities have not yet confirmed the identity. Ashley Phillips, 30, of Santa Clarita, went missing earlier this month after setting out on a hike during severe storms that caused flooding and mudslides in ...

As firefighters battled the Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch this week, officials are reminding drone operators that flying over active wildfires is not only dangerous – it can also be illegal and carry hefty penalties. The warning comes after witnesses reported seeing drones flying above the Max Fire while firefighting aircraft were actively working the blaze. Backpack journalist Austin Dave ...

An early morning welfare check at a Newhall car wash led to the arrest of a suspected car thief Saturday. Very early Saturday morning, a deputy on patrol noticed a man sitting with a vehicle parked at a car wash.  “It wouldn’t have seemed unusual, except it was 4:15 a.m.” said the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station in a statement. ...