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Bar Employee Arrested For Grand Theft After Not Charging Customers

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An employee of a local bar was arrested on Monday for grand theft after allegedly giving out free food and drinks since January. On Monday, deputies responded to a bar on the 22900 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita for a grand theft report, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “Between January ...

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Four Suspects At Large After Stealing $28k In Merchandise From Valencia Macy’s

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On Monday, four suspects stole $28,000 worth of merchandise from the Valencia Macy’s and remain at large. Around 7 p.m. on Monday, deputies responded to a grand theft call at the Macy’s on the 26400 block of McBean Parkway, according to Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was reported that four male adults came ...

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Acton-Agua Dulce School District Violated Political Reform Act, FPPC Finds

A mailer sent out by the Acton-Agua Dulce School District ahead of the 2018 election was sent at public expense. A warning letter from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) dated Sept. 11 declared that the Acton-Agua Dulce School District sent a campaign-related mailing at public expense, specifically in favor of passing Measure CK. The FPPC investigation concluded that the ...

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Couple Arrested On Slew Of Charges After Driving Recklessly

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A man and woman were arrested on a slew of charges after they were found driving recklessly near Placerita Canyon Road last week.    On Monday, Sept. 18, deputies were patrolling near the 14 Freeway and Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, when they observed a vehicle driving unsafely, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  ...

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New Law Signed To Tax Firearm Manufacturers To Fund Gun Violence Prevention Programs 

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Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday that will tax the gun industry to create a permanent funding source for school safety and gun violence prevention programs in California. On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 28 (AB 28) the Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act, into law. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel D-Encino, AB 28 will impose ...

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Congressman Garcia Appointed To House-Senate Conference Committee

Congressman Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was nominated to the House-Senate Conference Committee to settle bicameral disagreements in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “It was the honor of my life to fight for our nation in uniform,” said Garcia. “Now, it’s my honor to fight for our soldiers in the halls of Congress and this appointment is ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Launches Small Business Town Hall Series

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, is set to host a Small Business Owner series over Zoom Tuesday evening to help small business owners with the resources and knowledge.  Schiavo announced the kickoff of her Small Business Town Hall Series aimed at providing guidance and insights for entrepreneurs looking to start, grow, or enhance their small businesses.  “As someone who has owned ...

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Residents Urged To Stay Out Of Castaic Lake Due To Algae Outbreak

The Department of Water Resources (DWR)  is urging people to avoid physical contact with Castaic Lake until further notice due to algae.  On Tuesday, DWR urged people to avoid physical contact with the water at Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County until further notice due to the presence of blue-green algae.  People should also avoid eating fish or shellfish from ...

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SCV Water’s Dickason Drive Waterline Improvements Project To Impact Traffic

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Dickason Drive is expected to be temporarily closed during nighttime hours starting next month due to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) conducting improvements to an underground waterline.  SCV Water wants to notify residents and commuters of the upcoming waterline improvement project; the Dickason Drive Waterline Improvement Project is scheduled to commence on Monday at 8:30 p.m.  This ...

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State Farm Commercial Filming In Santa Clarita

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If you happened to be driving by Real Life Church on Monday it is likely you caught a glimpse of  the filming of a State Farm commercial. Commercials State Farm On Monday the insurance company, State Farm began shooting for their latest commercial. During the commercial shoot “Jake from State Farm” was present as well as six-time NBA All-Star and ...

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