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SCV Education Foundation Expands ‘Bag of Books’ Program To New Elementary Schools

A Santa Clarita nonprofit is expanding a program to increase book supplies and literacy among students in the Castaic Union, Newhall, Saugus Union and Sulphur Springs School Districts. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The SCV Education Foundation’s “Bag of Books” program has placed 30 bags of books into 25 kindergarten classrooms, ...

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Veterans and Seniors – July 6, 2016

Senior Hour Podcast

Hosts: Barbara Cochran & Dr. Gene Dorio Topic: Geriatric ER Facilities Guest: Mary Dembkowski , Marketing Director, Oakmont Senior Living; Nola Aronson, Advanced Audiology Right Click Here to Download! The Senior Hour – July 6, 2016 “Oakmont of Santa Clarita is a premier senior community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Oakmont of Santa Clarita ...

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Santa Clarita Pediatrician Offers Gun Safety Advice To Parents

One in three households with children have guns, making it vital for parents to understand proper gun safety practices in their home, according to a Santa Clarita pediatrician. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no guns be kept in a household with children, Dr. Rochelle ...

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SCVi To Host Open House For Potential Students

SCVi Charter School will host an open house this month to show parents the learning opportunities for their children at the tuition-free public charter school. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “At SCVi, every student has a personalized learning plan,”said Lisa Latimer, lower school director for the school. “Our nationally recognized, award-winning ...

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Doctor Diagnosed With Brain Disease Keeps Faith In God

Last August, Dr. Kent Robbins had lost his ability to walk, but was able to step away from his wheelchair a few weeks later. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. A heart attack in November, followed by episodes of unconsciousness really worried the  49-year-old’s family.   “That’s the thing,” said Sarah Robbins, Kent’s wife. ...

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Sierra IC Fire Now At 2 Acres In Newhall

This is a screen grab of a video captured by Autumn Wood, which is featured on the SCV Emergency Now Facebook page

Fire officials are working to contain an approximately 2-acre blaze in Newhall on Wednesday afternoon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The fire was called in around 5:14 p.m., shortly after a car flipped over and then caught fire, near Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue. The initial vehicle fire was burning thick, ...

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Santa Clarita Plans Improvements For Soledad Canyon Road

Santa Clarita is planning temporary lane closures for road  construction on Soledad Canyon Road, according to a news release.  Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Two lanes along Soledad Canyon Road, east of Bouquet Canyon Road, will be under construction starting Monday, July 18, through Monday, August 22, to extend the westbound left turn ...

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Newhall Couple Pleads No Contest To Sexual Abuse Charges

Francisco Avendaño, 42, entered no contest pleas to 12 counts of lewd act upon a child under 14, two counts of lewd act on a child 14 years old and one count each of lewd act upon a child 15 years old and continuous sexual abuse.

A man and woman who lived together in Newhall pleaded no contest today in a case where several children were victims of sexual abuse, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Deputy District Attorney Julie Kramer said Francisco Avendaño, 42, entered no contest pleas to 12 ...

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