Officials with the Santa Clarita Valley’s Sheriff’s Station released a statement Friday which defined domestic abuse and provided resources for victim support in Santa Clarita. Domestic violence is defined as a form of battery committed by a spouse, a person with whom the victim is living with, a person who is the parent of the victim’s child, former spouse, fiancé, ...

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The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley received a proclamation from the City for their efforts in taking part in the “Zonta Says NO to Violence Against Women” campaign in November 2020, officials said Tuesday.  The 16 days of activism took place between Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, according to Zonta Club officials.   Due to the pandemic, club officials showed ...

The Santa Clarita Child and Family Center has opened registration for artists and performers in the community to take part in “A Night of Expression” event.  This year marks the fourth year of the center’s “A Night of Expression,” though unlike previous years, the event is set to be held virtually. It is scheduled to premiere on Youtube Live on ...

The suspect in a Canyon County shooting on Monday, which is being investigated as an alleged domestic violence incident, has been identified by detectives.  Kevin Greaney, 30, is wanted in connection to the shooting on the 16600 block of Minter Court in Canyon Country, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “Upon arrival, deputies ...

The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita is set to host their annual “16 days of Activism” in efforts to prevent domestic violence and human trafficking, officials said Friday. This year the annual “16 days of Activism” is set to take place from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10, according to Zonta officials. Since 2016, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley has ...

A felony assault suspect was arrested Thursday after she allegedly kicked a door open and assaulted her boyfriend after a verbal argument in Newhall, officials said. On Thursday around 4 p.m., deputies responded to a call for service regarding a domestic violence incident that had taken place on the 24800 block of Walnut Street in Newhall, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, ...

The Santa Clarita Child & Family Center’s Domestic Violence Program is hosting a virtual Purple Walk of Strength to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raise funds for resources for survivors of domestic violence.   These resources come at a time more critical than ever, with recent reports in the Santa Clarita Valley suggesting a 59 percent increase in domestic violence ...

A kidnapping suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning after he allegedly carjacked a vehicle from his ex-girlfriend which had their 3-month-old twins inside, officials said. https://www.facebook.com/austindave/videos/660859894644419/   Around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, deputies received reports of a family disturbance call on the 17700 block of Sierra Highway, according to officials. “The victim and the suspect reportedly got into a verbal argument ...

While many Santa Clarita businesses are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the Santa Clarita Valley Child and Family Center remains open to those who are in need of help, officials said Wednesday.  As restrictions increase to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, including the closures of schools and businesses, it is natural for people to experience more fear, anxiety, ...