Deputies with the Juvenile Intervention Team, (J-Team), discussed the rising cases of drug overdoses in Santa Clarita with three more reported this year than in 2020.   On Tuesday, Jeff Cacic, a detective with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s J-Team met with KHTS to do a review of 2021 and educate the community on the dangers of drugs, but more specifically, ...

On Wednesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the launch of a pre-filing ‘diversion program’ for youth in L.A. County, including the Santa Clarita Valley, known as the Restorative Enhanced Diversion for Youth (REDY) program. On Nov. 17, the launch of a youth-centered pre-filing diversion program known as REDY, centered around victims, was made by L.A.D.A. George Gascón’s ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Tuesday a national search for an expert in the field of victim services and trauma-informed care to lead the office’s Bureau of Victim Services. “This new director will bring trauma-informed care to crime victims throughout Los Angeles County as they embark on the journey to becoming survivors,” Gascón said. “My goal is ...

The Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County (ADDA) is filing a temporary restraining order in Superior Court to prevent L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón from “continuing to violate the law by appointing ‘ineligible’ political supporters to civil service protected positions in the District Attorney’s Office.” If the order is approved, Gascón may not appoint anyone to ...

On Monday, an announcement was made by the office of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on finding solutions to rising catalytic converter thefts in places like Santa Clarita. Gascón is seeking solutions to catalytic converter thefts in places like Santa Clarita, according to an announcement this week by his office. “Catalytic converters are quick and easy to steal, ...

Thursday evening, over 100 residents and lawmakers from the Santa Clarita Valley and other parts of California rallied to promote the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón at Central Park. D.A. Gascón has come under much scrutiny for his “lax” policies, which many critics, including those in Santa Clarita, claim are more beneficial for criminals than for ...

On Monday, it was announced that a Santa Clarita Valley rally to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón would be held in Central Park on Thursday, with appearances from the family of murder victim Michelle Dorsey and local elected representatives. A rally for the recall of L.A. District Attorney Gascón is slated to occur in Santa Clarita’s Central ...

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously took a vote of no confidence for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, as several City officials believe that his actions since being sworn “risk safety of the general public.” The council unanimously agreed to issue a vote of no confidence for the new district attorney during their regular meeting Tuesday. “What we ...

The Santa Clarita City Council is set to consider taking a vote of no confidence for Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, as several City officials believe that his actions since being sworn “risk safety of the general public.” The council is scheduled to discuss a vote of no confidence for the new district attorney during their regular meeting ...

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement Tuesday on proposed federal legislation on ending the death penalty. The announcement comes as three federal executions were scheduled to take place during the week of Jan.11 through Jan. 15. One death-row prisoner has since received an official stay of execution from a federal judge. The other two have been ...