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Truck, Trailer Overturn On 5 Freeway North Of Castaic

Two-car collision at an intersection. "Traffic Collision" overlaid in white capital letters with the KHTS and OPO logo -- crash traffic collision

A crash involving an overturned truck and trailer blocked lanes on the 5 Freeway for several hours Tuesday morning north of Castaic. Around 5:15 a.m. Tuesday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on the southbound 5 Freeway near Vista Del Lago north of Castaic, said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office. ...

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Latino Pride For Some: Democrat Latino Caucus Chooses Partisanship Over Heritage

Senator Suzette Valladares addresses the community

In a show of bipartisanship Monday, Senate Republicans voted to commemorate Cinco de Mayo, via Senate Resolution 27. As a proud Mexican-American and public servant, today I honor the resilience and legacy of the Battle of Puebla—a moment of defiance that echoes in the spirit of our community. My Mexican roots are a source of deep pride and on this ...

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9-1-1 Among Six Productions Filming In SCV This Week (5/5-5/10)

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The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of six productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10. The productions filming this week in the Santa Clarita Valley include procedural mainstays like 9-1-1, as well as other projects. Television 9-1-1 This procedural drama follows the daily experiences ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Advances Tax Relief Bill For Those Impacted By Chiquita Canyon Disaster 

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Monday, the Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act (AB 27), authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, advanced out of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. The bill would make any compensation received by residents as a result of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill disaster exempt from state taxes and excluded from counting against those who qualify for state assistance such as ...

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Effective Bee Control In Santa Clarita With Unipest Pest Control

When it comes to bee control in Santa Clarita, homeowners and business owners turn to Unipest Pest Control — the trusted local expert in safe, eco-friendly pest solutions. As spring and summer bring warmer temperatures, bee activity increases, and while these pollinators are essential to the environment, a bee infestation on your property can quickly become a safety hazard. That’s ...

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Go Solar In Santa Clarita With August Roofing & Solar: Trusted Solar Installation Experts

August Roofing & Solar

As energy costs continue to rise, more Santa Clarita homeowners are turning to solar power to reduce monthly bills and increase their home’s value. If you’re ready to make the switch to clean, renewable energy, August Roofing & Solar is the local name you can trust for expert solar installation services. Why Choose Solar Energy in Santa Clarita? Santa Clarita ...

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How Christ-Centered Learning At Lighthouse Christian Preschool Influences Children’s Development

Lighthouse Christian Preschool And Academy

Christ-centered learning, like the approach taken at Lighthouse Christian Preschool in Castaic, has a profound impact on various aspects of a child’s development. By integrating faith with education, children benefit not just academically, but also emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Spiritual Development: Building a Relationship with God  The foundation of Christ-centered learning is helping children develop a personal connection with God. ...

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Pedaling With Purpose: A Ride To Remember The Fallen

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If you saw a line of 30 cyclists escorted by patrol cars rolling through Santa Clarita on Monday don’t worry, they weren’t in trouble, they were riding for a cause. These riders are part of Law Enforcement United’s (LEU) ‘Long Ride’ where each mile is a tribute to law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty, ...

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Santa Clarita Man Beaten, Carjacked In San Fernando Valley

santa clarita crime arrest -- One Sheriff SUVs parked on a Newhall street. Overlaid "Crime" written in red capital letters with a KHTS Logo

Santa Clarita resident Jerry Cook Jr. was attacked and carjacked last Monday while at a car wash in the San Fernando Valley. Cook was with his friend Andrew and Andrew’s mother, Trinity Lerma, at the Buena Vista Car Wash on San Fernando Road around 8:30 p.m. when a shirtless man approached him from behind as he was retrieving his phone ...

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