The Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off the Tokyo Series in style, using a dominant fifth inning to secure a victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1. Returning to the Tokyo Dome, Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance on the mound, striking out four batters with a 1.80 ERA over five innings.  He allowed just one run when Miguel Amaya ...

Santa Clarita Dodger Day is back! The City of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets for the 46th Annual City of Santa Clarita Dodger Day.  This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 21, at 7:10 p.m.  This event also features a special giveaway – the first ...

Two suspects are on the run after they allegedly robbed the Ulta Beauty in Valencia Monday afternoon. Around 2:45 p.m. Monday, deputies initially received reports of a grand theft at the Ulta Beauty in the 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia, according to initial reports. When deputies arrived on scene, they determined the two suspects used force or ...

A proposed five-story mixed-use development in Old Town Newhall is generating both support and concern among local stakeholders.  The proposed Newhall mixed-use development project, slated for Main Street, Market Street, and Railroad Avenue intersections, includes 78 residential units, 5,300 square feet of commercial space, and 122 parking spaces, according to City documents. The development aims to enhance the area’s economic ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to launch their 2025 season in a historic showdown against the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series at the renowned Tokyo Dome.  This marks a highly anticipated rematch, as the Cubs previously bested the Dodgers in two Spring Training matchups, winning 12-4 and 7-3 back in mid-February.  However, with Spring Training mostly behind them—aside ...

A 21-year-old man from Newhall was arrested Monday after he allegedly punched an 84-year-old man at Doc’s Inn last month, leaving him with a fractured skull. In security footage shared on social media, the 21-year-old was seen punching an elderly man at the bar inside Doc’s Inn in Newhall at around 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 “An informant called 9-1-1 ...

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) announced that the California Senate Republican Caucus has unanimously selected Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) to serve as Caucus Whip. “Suzette is a proven leader who brings passion and a deep understanding of the struggles California families face,” said Leader Jones. “As a Latina and a small business owner, she knows ...

A San Fernando man has been arrested for manslaughter and DUI as the driver in a fatal Newhall crash earlier this month. Sean O’Donnell, 44, of San Fernando was arrested for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter and DUI in the death of his passenger in a solo-vehicle crash in Newhall, according to Deputy Robert Jensen, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s ...

On March 17, 1927, the Newhall Telephone Exchange marked a significant milestone, expanding to 100 telephones after starting with just one in 1911.  This rapid growth reflected the increasing importance of telecommunication in the Newhall area during the 1900s. The Newhall Telephone Exchange was first established on July 12, 1900. However, it remained a modest operation for over a decade, ...

Drunk driving and drug-related crimes once again dominated Santa Clarita weekend arrest records ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Between the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, 28 arrests were recorded in the Santa Clarita Valley. This total is eight higher than the previous weekend, which recorded 20 arrests. Technically, there were 30 arrests reported over the ...