Los Angeles County Fire Department officials encourage residents to attend a local professional firework show to reduce the risk of personal firework accidents and fires. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Attending a professional firework show reduces the risks of injuries, according to a news release from the L.A. County Fire Department. ...

A recent heat wave passing through the area  and a 500 acre fire in Calabasas have caused air quality in the Santa Clarita Valley to drop severely over the weekend, putting some lives in danger. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The South Coast Air Quality Management District declared a smoke advisory ...

In the past week, two bears have been spotted in the Sand Canyon area, prompting officials to warn residents of the danger of wild animals, and give advice on how to stay safe. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “keep your garbage locked in your garage,” said Ruthann Levison, the communications officer ...

Ed. Note: This article is a press release provided by SCVi Charter School. The public is invited to attend a Family Drug Awareness Night, as Detective Velek from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department gives an informative presentation on drug prevention and awareness to parents. Stay informed on new trends. Become knowledgeable on this very important topic for all parents. ...

A large black bear was seen in a resident’s backyard Sunday evening in the Robinson Ranch community in Canyon Country, according to residents.   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Last night at around 10-10:30 p.m. a large black bear climbed a 6′ wrought iron fence from Robinson Ranch golf club into ...

Just four months into 2016, four pedestrians in Santa Clarita have already been killed by oncoming vehicles, more than half the number of pedestrians struck and killed in the 12 months before. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “It is something that we are aware of,” said Shirley Miller, public information officer for the ...

In late 2015, the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. welcomed Dr. Samuel P. Dixon, III to the organization that was founded by his father, Reverend Samuel Dixon, 35 years before. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Dr. Dixon has been volunteering his services as a medical provider at all Samuel Dixon ...

In an effort to improve traffic safety at seven major intersections, the city of Santa Clarita has installed new blue light enforcers which serve as red light violation detectors on traffic signals at each site. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The seven locations were chosen due to their high incidents of red ...

With 11 suspected heroin overdoses in the Santa Clarita Valley in 2015, and already three more in 2016, many are discussing the possible necessity of having a newly legalized drug in California that could save the life of an addict. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “(In Santa Clarita), 2015 started out real hard ...

Ed. Note: The following is a news release provided by the California Highway Patrol. The California Highway Patrol Newhall office has scheduled a Start Smart class for next month, geared at teaching teen drivers safe driving techniques. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The class is scheduled to be held on Feb. 13, ...