When it comes to traveling, many people think of the fun and exciting adventures that they will have, but often forget about the potential for danger. It’s important to take some precautions before you set out on your trip to help minimize your risk of injury. Here are six tips to help you stay safe while traveling. 1. Know Your ...

Motorcycles are cool, which is why they have an almost cultic following. However, behind the cool lurks danger.  According to NHTSA data, a motorcycle rider is 29 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries on the road than other motorists. Several factors make motorcycles inherently more dangerous than cars from their size, exposure to elements, and instability. If you are ...

A hiker suffered an injury on a trail in the Saugus area on Sunday, prompting a search and rescue effort and an airlift to the hospital.  At around 1 p.m. Sunday first responders received reports of an injured hiker at Bouquet Canyon Road and Texas Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, according to spokesperson Velderrian with the Los Angeles County Fire ...

One person on a bicycle has been reported to have died Saturday as a result of an accident with a vehicle in the Angeles National Forest near Santa Clarita.   At around 12:40 p.m. Saturday, first responders received reports of a Santa Clarita crash involving a bicyclist and a car on the 21000 block of Sand Canyon Road in the Angeles ...

A dirt biker was airlifted to the hospital Saturday after going over the side of a trail in Castaic, north of Santa Clarita.  At around 12 p.m. Saturday first responders received reports of a dirt bike incident on Charlie Canyon Road in Castaic, according to supervisor Diaz with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  “It was reported to be a ...

A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital Sunday morning following a crash in Stevenson Ranch.  At 10:18 a.m. Sunday, first responders arrived at the scene of a traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a Jeep on the Old Road and Magic Mountain Parkway, according to supervisor Ed Pickett with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  “The motorcyclist had a trauma ...

How long have you been dealing with chronic pain? When your doctors have no more solutions for you and you’re tired of taking heavy-duty pain meds, physical therapy may be the solution for you.

One person was arrested and treated for injuries after being suspected of assaulting a police officer who was also injured on Saturday in Stevenson Ranch. The incident occurred around noon on Saturday on the sidewalk near The Old Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway when a deputy noticed a man arguing with a woman suspected to be his mother, according to ...

One person was transported to the hospital early Saturday following a shooting in a Canyon Country mobile home residence.  At around 1 a.m. on Saturday, deputies received reports of gunshots from the Sand Canyon mobile home park on Sand Canyon Road, according to Lieutenant Jacobs with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “Deputies responded and found one gunshot victim who ...

A serious sports injury, no matter the level of the participant, can impact your spirit as well as your physical fitness level. Whether your injury requires surgical repair, physical therapy or rest time, getting your mojo back after an injury can take more than just getting back to your former level of fitness. Recovery after illness and injury: How to ...