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A man was arrested on a slew of felonies after he allegedly assaulted and robbed an Airbnb host Wednesday. On Wednesday, deputies responded to the 19800 block of Sandpiper Place in Canyon Country regarding the reported battery of an Airbnb host, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The victim, an adult male and Airbnb host, ...

On this day in 1847, Charles Alexander Mentry, the man who would help birth California’s oil industry through his work in the Santa Clarita Valley, was born in France. Historians guess that his original name was Charles Alexander Menetry, before he came to the Newhall area in 1873 with aspirations of striking it rich. Mentry was already an experienced oil ...

The impact of College of the Canyons on the expansion of Open Educational Resources (OER) is highlighted in a newly published book, “Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education.” Authored by OER trailblazer Barbara Illowsky, the book offers a firsthand account of the movement’s growth, tracing how collaboration among educators, policymakers and advocates ...

SCV Water invites members of the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of new groundwater treatment facilities at the Rio Vista Intake Pump Station (RVIPS) in Santa Clarita.  The new PFAS treatment facility will restore local groundwater pumping from the existing wells that have been offline due to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) detection. The new ...

The City of Santa Clarita is pleased to present its latest art exhibition, Dreamscapes, on display at the Newhall Community Center (22421 Market Street) now through June 24, 2026. This juried exhibition explores the imaginative, surreal and subconscious worlds, inviting viewers into dreamlike environments shaped by memory, emotion and fantasy.  From ethereal scenes and abstract visions to symbolic narratives and ...

Stephanie English, a longtime Santa Clarita Valley leader and Lancaster resident, was recognized Tuesday night with a prestigious “One Hart” award from the William S. Hart Union High School District for her decades of service and impact on the community. The honor, presented during the district’s March 25 governing board meeting, celebrates individuals who embody the district’s core values of ...

On Thursday, Rep. George Whitesides led a bipartisan effort to push federal appropriators to fully fund the construction, operation, and maintenance of the nation’s only public Earthquake Early Warning System (EEW), also called “ShakeAlert.” ShakeAlert serves over 50 million residents and visitors in California, Oregon, and Washington, providing advanced notice of impending earthquakes so residents in affected areas can take ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Debra Autry, Bradley Grose On today’s show, your host Matt Watson talks with Debra Autry of ilead Lancaster.  Debra and Matt talk about the Project Based Learning and Independent Study Programs offered through iLead.  Learners can work at their own pace with the Independent Studies, tailoring their needs for schooling to their daily lives.  PBL gives ...

Leia has been waiting at the Castaic Animal Shelter for almost two weeks now, and is just ready to go home with a loving family! Leia (#A5762691) is a playful Boxer with a lot of energy and is very sweet. She is very good with other dogs and has been seen jumping in the playgroups when she can.   View ...

Italy continues to be one of the most popular destinations for American travelers—and for good reason. With its rich history, world-famous cuisine, and iconic cities like Rome, Florence, and Venice, it offers something for every type of visitor. But while Italy is an unforgettable place to explore, first-time travelers often encounter a few surprises. Knowing what to expect—and how to ...