Beginning Tuesday, an on-ramp to the 5 Freeway from Valencia Boulevard is set to be closed through October. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, the eastbound Valencia Boulevard on-ramp to the southbound 5 Freeway will be fully closed 24/7 through October as part of the I-5 North County Enhancements Project, according to officials with the City of Santa Clarita. Alternative routes include ...

Commercial and residential construction today requires structural strength, cost efficiency, and fast site installation. Traditional on-site timber framing is prone to waste, weather delays, and manual cutting errors. Prefabricated roof trusses and wall frames offer a precision-engineered alternative that elevates building durability. Over the building’s lifespan, precision engineering reduces structural sag and movement. Here are five key reasons why prefabricated ...

Los Angeles County officials joined local, state and federal partners Friday to celebrate the start of construction on the long-awaited The Old Road Improvements Project, a $250 million effort aimed at easing congestion, improving safety and expanding transportation options in the Santa Clarita Valley. The project will reconstruct and widen approximately two miles of The Old Road, a major transportation ...

Hometown Drive –June 11, 2026 Hosts Jade Aubuchon, Sophia Lesseos and Jen Sparks You’re watching Hometown Drive.  Today, Jade, Sophia and Jen talk about construction problems at Bouquet Canyon which is affecting local businesses.  Later, they welcome KHTS Sport Director Steven Bererra in studio to talk about the opening of FIFA World Cup.   Do you have a news tip? ...

For years, construction businesses grew through yard signs, truck wraps, and word-of-mouth. These methods still build trust, but they struggle to keep up with how customers search for services today. When a homeowner needs a roof repaired or a commercial building requires an HVAC upgrade, they pull out their phone and search Google. If your company doesn’t appear at the ...

Millions in road repairs, expanded library access and citywide service contracts were all greenlit Tuesday night at the Santa Clarita City Council meeting. The Santa Clarita City Council meeting also opened with two recognitions, honoring local veterans and the environment. “Tonight, we thank all Vietnam War veterans for their service, sacrifice and perseverance,” councilmember Bill Miranda said during a proclamation ...

“How long will it take?” sounds like a simple question. But in construction, it rarely has a simple answer. A light value-add renovation, a ground-up duplex, and a 60-unit multifamily build each follow completely different timelines, approval paths, and risk profiles. Project duration depends on entitlement complexity, financing structure, site conditions, design decisions, and how tightly the build is managed. ...

Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions on the 5 Freeway near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation Tuesday. One lane of the northbound and southbound 5 Freeway between Lake Hughes Road and two miles north of Templin Highway may be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to Caltrans officials. Closures are subject to change due ...

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Sarah Silva as the new director of facilities, planning, and construction. “We are pleased to officially appoint Ms. Silva to lead our facilities team,” said Superintendent Mike Vierra. “Sarah possesses a unique skillset and a history of working successfully on our district’s projects in a ...

Caltrans announced that northbound and southbound interstate 5 (I-5) south of Templin Highway is set to experience lane closures Monday through Friday of next week, due to construction.  Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27 the northbound and southbound I-5 south of Templin Highway overnight lane closures are scheduled with one lane closed starting at 7 p.m., two lanes closed ...