If you live in or near Santa Clarita, then you already know full well that this town has a lot going for it. It’s got great schools, some beautiful hiking trails, and there’s also a real sense of community that you feel once you’ve started living here long enough as well.  And if you’ve really lived here long enough, you ...

AI in Hollywood and deepfakes, cannabis cafes, minimum wage, firearms, and health are just a few highlights from the hundreds of laws going into effect in California on January 1, 2025. As the new year approaches, Californians can expect a range of new laws, passed by the state that touch upon various issues, from public safety and education to workers’ ...

The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission discussed two Conditional Use Permits (CUP) for specialized businesses in City limits on Tuesday evening, a firearms store and a tobacco paraphernalia business. For Master Case 24-187, the Commission considered the application for a new firearms store in the Valencia Industrial Center. Located at 26027 Huntington Lane, Liberty & Justice Firearms sought permission ...

Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect for Californians on Jan. 1, 2024, ranging in topic from public safety to improved access to justice. Here are some of the highlights: Remote Access And Language Access During the COVID-19 pandemic, the courts turned to remote technology to conduct proceedings. The state held approximately 10,000 civil and criminal hearings ...

Newsom signed a bill into law Tuesday that will tax the gun industry to create a permanent funding source for school safety and gun violence prevention programs in California. On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 28 (AB 28) the Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act, into law. Authored by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel D-Encino, AB 28 will impose ...

A Los Angeles man was arrested Friday after firearms and “large” amounts of drugs were found in his car while having a 2-year-old passenger.  Around 11 p.m. Friday, officers with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office observed a silver SUV at a high rate of speed on the southbound 14 Freeway near Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country, ...

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 ...

A man was arrested Tuesday by detectives during an investigation of cocaine selling in Santa Clarita Valley, leading to several firearms and ammunition being found at his Valencia home.  Detectives with the Narcotics Bureau North County Team have been investigating reports of a man selling cocaine in SCV, according to Deputy Natalie Arriaga with the SCV Sheriff’s Station.  “A search ...

Gun safety and usage are important topics in today’s society, especially with the rise of technology. As more people own firearms, it’s important to understand the basic principles of gun safety and usage in order to prevent accidents and ensure responsible ownership. Here are a few things you should know about gun safety and usage in the age of technology: ...

How to Choose a Home Defense Handgun: A Beginner’s Guide A home is a place of comfort, a safe haven from the turmoils of life. Of all places on Earth, it should give us an incomparable sense of security. However, reality proves that things aren’t always like that. Sometimes, you should be ready to protect your abode from those who ...