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Driver Arrested For DUI After Driving Over 5 Freeway Interchange To Highway 14

A driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence (DUI) after their vehicle went over the side of the 5 Freeway interchange and plummeted over 40 feet below to Highway 14 on Tuesday, officials said. https://www.facebook.com/khtsradio/videos/305862413414963/   The crash was first reported around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday as a traffic collision with possible “persons trapped” inside. However, when firefighters arrived ...

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Newhall Lottery Ticket Thief Caught On Camera

Footage of a Newhall lottery ticket thief was captured using a security camera Monday night, and detectives have released the video in hopes of identifying the man, officials said. Around 9 p.m. Monday, a man that detectives describe as a “male black adult in his 30’s” entered a gas station on the 23900 block of Lyons Avenue, according to Shirley ...

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Warrior Fitness Gym Closure Leaves Clients In The Dark

The sudden closure of the Warrior Fitness gym in Santa Clarita in February has caused controversy in the community amid allegations of fraud. Founded in 2010, Warrior Fitness was inspired by Saugus resident and owner Dr. Tchicaya Missamou, now going by the name Kongo Wa Boko, originally from the Republic of the Congo, who served in the U.S. Marines. On ...

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New SCV Senior Center Celebrates Grand Opening

The new SCV Senior Center opened with a ceremony Wednesday on Golden Valley Road. The dedication ceremony was held in front of the new 30,000-square-foot building, where Santa Clarita residents were invited to participate in the ribbon cutting. “It’s been a joy to see this project flourish during every stage firsthand— from its conceptualization years ago, to its construction when ...

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Senator Scott Wilk’s Bill Allowing Pet Blood Donations One Step Closer To Senate Vote

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday that Senate Bill 202 (SB 202) seeking to allow pet blood donations has cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee, officials said. SB 202, also known as the Doggy Donor Bill, would allow private pet owners to donate their animal’s blood to banks to help pets in need, according to officials.     “Every day, pets ...

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Guide Dogs Of America In Need Of Volunteer ‘Puppy Raisers’

Guide Dogs of America officials work year-round training dogs to help visually impaired and blind people be mobile, and are in need of volunteer “puppy raisers,” officials said.   With Wednesday being National Guide Dog Day, Guide Dogs of America is looking for volunteers to help teach puppies basic obedience before the dogs go to advanced training, said Stephanie Coleman, ...

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Santa Clarita Audiologist Talks About Hearing Aids And Cost

Santa Clarita Audiologist - Advanced Audiology

Nola Aronson, a Santa Clarita audiologist, is talking about the cost of hearing aids and the options available at Advanced Audiology for those concerned about price. Aronson noted that while the newest and therefore most expensive hearing devices typically provide the best quality of sound, going back to slightly older models can be an option to cut costs. “Unless you’re ...

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