The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger hosted the 14th annual State of the County on Wednesday, exploring updates on vital issues affecting all aspects of life in our community. Barger offered an exclusive update to local leaders on Wednesday, covering issues from public safety and the ongoing fentanyl crisis to new business ...

On Tuesday, National Fentanyl Awareness Day, multiple Santa Clarita representatives acknowledged the ongoing drug crisis affecting the nation and our Santa Clarita Valley. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, who has co-authored multiple bills aimed at tackling the ongoing fentanyl crisis, took to Twitter Tuesday to express his frustration with the slow legislative process, as well as shine a light on ...

Federal charges against the dealer connected to the fentanyl deaths of two Santa Clarita teens were announced Tuesday, alongside 11 other cases where the victims either died or were hospitalized. The announcement was made at a news conference in which federal authorities, joined by a host of local law enforcement leaders, discussed their ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of ...

A Saugus man on a bicycle was arrested by the Crime Impact Team after over 2,000 doses of narcotics were found in his possession.  around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies were patrolling Saugus when they noticed a bicyclist not adhering to vehicle codes regarding bicycles, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “As they approached ...

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a man riding an electric bike last week, resulting in the discovery of “large quantities” of fentanyl and meth. At around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 9, deputies with the Juvenile Intervention Team (J-Team) were patrolling the area near Avenida Rotella and Lyons Avenue in Newhall, when they saw a man they immediately recognized as ...

Alexandra’s Law, a bill that would open up options for prosecutors to bring murder charges against fentanyl dealers who provide illegal substances in cases that lead to fatal overdose, failed on Tuesday. Senate Bill 44 (SB 44), also known as Alexandra’s Law, was set for a hearing in the Senate Public Service Committee on Tuesday, where the bill failed to ...

Did you know that 90% of drugs found on the streets are laced with fentanyl? Time and time again, we are seeing people in our community tempt their fate by using drugs and are being taken away from us way too soon.

Hosts: Cary Quashen Topic: Overdose Testimonies and Prevention Education Guests: Kara Miller, Ronnie Wilson Action Drug Rehab Hour –Overdose Testimonies – March 20, 2023 On this episode of The Action Drug Rehab Hour, host Cary Quashen welcomes Kara Miller to share her testimonies on drug abuse and education. Starting off the show, Cary and Kara recap last week’s candlelight vigil ...

It was an emotional night as friends and family of those who lost their lives to fentanyl overdoses gathered to remember their loved ones at a vigil hosted by Action Drug Rehab and KHTS Radio.  Over 200 people gathered Monday night at Real Life Church to honor the lives that were taken, many of them young lives.  Family members spoke ...

A Stevenson Ranch convicted felon, who allegedly lied about being on probation, was arrested after he was found in possession of a “large amount” of methamphetamine and fentanyl Monday.      Around 5 p.m. Monday, deputies with the Juvenile Intervention Team (J-Team) identified a vehicle not adhering to vehicle code near Hemmingway Avenue and Burns Place in Stevenson Ranch, said Deputy Natalie ...