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L.A. County Issues Extended Heat Alert In Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Weather

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has extended a Heat Alert to the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys through next week as high temperatures are in the forecast.  The Heat Alert relates to the Antelope Valley through Wednesday, July 14 and in the Santa Clarita Valley through Tuesday, July 13. “While it is very important that everyone take special care ...

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4th Of July Parade — Mark Hershey — July 12, 2021

Letter to the Editor - KHTS

By: Mark Hershey My friend Carlo and I organized the recent car parade on the 4th of July. We would like to thank all those who participated in the parade. In particular, we would like to thank KHTS for lending us their famous firetruck (which was the lead vehicle in the parade), advertising the parade so people could participate or ...

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Brush Fire Breaks Out In Newhall Near Deputy Jake Drive

The Jake Fire broke out Monday in Newhall, prompting a response from firefighters. The brush fire, dubbed the Jake Fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. on Valle Del Oro and Deputy Jake Drive in Newhall, said Franklin Lopez, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. As of 1:40 p.m., the brush fire has burned one-quarter acre, according ...

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Stevenson Ranch Native Makes US National Volleyball Training Team

Allison Jacobs, born and raised in Stevenson Ranch, has recently been recruited for the U.S. National Volleyball Training Team where she is set to represent the country in the 2021 FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship. “Putting on a U.S.A. jersey every day to face a new opponent is a feeling I have not yet been able to put words to,” ...

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One Patient Airlifted After Medical Emergency In Castaic

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A patient was airlifted to the hospital Monday after suffering from a medical emergency on a trail in Castaic. The medical emergency call went out at approximately 11:40 a.m. near Charlie Canyon Lateral and Tapia Mountainway in Castaic. The call prompted a medical response from officials, according to a spokesperson for Los Angeles County Fire (LACoFD). “We received the call ...

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Henry Stern Speaks On Nursing Home Bill Live On Facebook

On Monday, California State Senator Henry Stern, D- Canoga Park, spoke on Facebook Live about a newly-proposed bill on nursing home reform affecting those in and around the Santa Clarita Valley. New legislation for nursing home management reform, known as Senate Bill (SB) 650, was spoken about on Facebook Live by Senator Stern this week. “The way we’ve built our ...

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Congressman Garcia Raises Concerns In President Biden’s Issue Of Cyber Attacks On U.S. Companies

Congressman Mike Garcia

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, and other lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden last week regarding Biden’s inactivity in resolving several cyberattacks on U.S. companies. The highest concern Garcia and other lawmakers had mentioned in the letter involving the cyberattacks are the attacks upon José Batista Sobrinho (JBS), USA-North America’s largest meatpacker, according to officials. “We cannot allow ...

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SCV Chamber’s Latino Business Alliance To Host ‘Latino Leaders In Politics’ Forum

The Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce has announced an elected officials forum celebrating and reflecting local representation with ‘Latino Leaders in Politics’. Hosted by the Latino Business Alliance, the forum is set to feature three main speakers, elected officials from the city, state and federal levels, according to officials.  This event is celebrating the first time that the Santa Clarita ...

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DUIs Make Up One Third Of Santa Clarita Weekend Arrests

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One third of Santa Clarita weekend arrests were related to driving under the influence (DUI), with the second most common arrest being for corporal injury. From July 9 to July 11, 18 total weekend arrests were made in Santa Clarita, with 6 DUI related bookings and 5 for corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant. DUIs were the most common ...

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