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Drunk Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Pole, Causing Power Outage In Canyon Country

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A drunk driver was arrested after crashing into a pole, resulting in a power outage Thursday evening in Canyon Country. Around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on Sierra Highway and Golden Valley Road in Canyon Country.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Austin Dave (@austindave_) When deputies arrived on ...

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Rep. Whitesides’ Bill to Use Advanced Technology On Wildfire Prevention Passes U.S. House

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This week, Rep. George Whitesides’ bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas unanimously passed the U.S. House.  The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) Act will allow NASA to deploy aircraft and aviation technology to research and monitor at-risk regions across the country and make sure that manned and unmanned aerial assets are coordinating safely during wildfires.  “I ...

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LASD Seeks Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Missing Persons Detail is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing person from Santa Clarita, Phillip Anthony Sanders. Sanders was last seen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m., in the city of Santa Clarita, according to the LASD. Sanders is described as a 52-year-old male Black adult, 6’03”, ...

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Valladares & Other Senate Republicans Call On Newsom To Dismiss Commissioners Who Voted To Release Child Rapist

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Following the California Board of Parole Hearings’ appalling decision to uphold the release of child rapist David Allen Funston, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) and other Senate Republicans are demanding Governor Newsom use his executive authority to remove and replace all current commissioners who voted to approve his release. Senator Valladares will be available in the Capitol this morning ...

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Cleared But Still Flagged? Why Expungement Matters For Florida Background Checks

A criminal case may be dismissed. Charges may be dropped. A judge may withhold adjudication. Yet years later, a background check can still raise a red flag. Across Florida, more residents are learning that case resolution does not automatically mean record removal. Legal professionals say the misunderstanding often stems from confusion about how public records function, and why expungement is ...

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Planning Your First Trip To Scotland

Scotland is one of those places that a lot of people want to visit at some point in their lives. It has a big reputation for being home to big characters, big castles, rugged cliffs, and the Highlands covered in rolling mists. It’s atmospheric and exciting, and there’s always whiskey on tap. So it really is a wonderful place to ...

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What Questions Should Families Ask Before Senior Living Decisions?

Finding a home for elderly family members is one of the most serious decisions that you will make. Families must collect the appropriate information for safety, comfort, and future happiness. You can make the process easier and easier to understand for everyone by asking meaningful questions upfront at the beginning of the process.  Understanding Care Needs First, you need to ...

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Boys All-League Team Released, Ciro Karapetyan Named MVP

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The Foothill League All-League team has been released and Valencia’s Ciro Karapetyan was named the league’s Player of the Year. Karapetyan had seven goals on the season and 18 points. First Team: Steven Rodriguez-Huerta, Sr., Canyon Isaac Negrete, Sr., Golden Valley Jean Carlos Ortiz, Sr., Hart Eathan Murillo, Sr., Saugus  Ivan Grgas, Sr. Saugus Lincoln Sullivan, Sr., Saugus Gary “Trey” ...

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Hart District Students Share Stories Through Art At Black History Month Exhibit

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Students, families and community members came together Wednesday night as the William S. Hart Union School District held its fourth annual Black History Month Art Exhibit. The event gave students from across the district a chance to showcase artwork honoring Black history, culture and identity through a variety of mediums – from acrylic paintings and watercolor pieces to digital art ...

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Community Shares Frustrations With New St. Clare’s Fish Fry 

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The annual Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Parish kicked off  Friday with new changes in how the food is prepared, with attendees sharing frustrations with price hikes and quality of the fish. Church leaders announced that beginning 2026, the Fish Fry meals will be cooked by a licensed catering or restaurant operator, rather than by parish volunteers, ...

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