El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern that increases the likelihood of wetter, stormier winters in Southern California, and Los Angeles County residents should be prepared. El Niño is one phase of a recurring climate cycle driven by warmer-than-normal ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific. These changing weather patterns can increase the frequency and intensity of ...

Los Angeles County officials discovered 251 dogs living in overcrowded and unlicensed conditions at the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation in Acton, following an inspection last week prompted by complaints about animal welfare and code violations. The Los Angeles County Departments of Regional Planning, Public Works, Public Health, and Animal Care and Control executed a judicial inspection warrant Friday, July 31, ...

Affordable round-trip service from Santa Clarita Valley to Santa Monica Beach starts this Friday through Labor Day 2026. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is announcing the return of the beach Bus program for the 2026 summer season. Beginning Friday, June 12, and running through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, residents from the Santa Clarita Valley can hop aboard for ...

Los Angeles County will be showing off unparalleled venues and views as a backdrop for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028. Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley can see the history-making events in-person by registering for the ticket draw now. Be sure to register by March 18 for the opportunity to purchase tickets during the first drop. Ticket sales ...

In 2025, the Department made substantial progress in public safety, accountability, operational improvements, employee wellness, and technology modernization, all while managing unprecedented operational demands such as the wildfire natural disaster and major public demonstrations.  These achievements reflect the collective leadership, direction, and management of the Department’s Executive Staff, but most importantly the professionalism, resilience, and dedication of the men and ...

Five San Fernando Valley MS-13 gang members have been found guilty of six murders across Los Angeles County between 2017 and 2019, including one victim found in Santa Clarita, tied to the discovery of human remains following the 2019 Tick Fire. After a nine-week trial, a jury found five defendants guilty on multiple counts tied to MS-13 activity in the ...

Due to over a $20 million budget cut, Castaic Lake is expected to be closed two days a week, and seeking to increase entry fees beginning August, officials announced Tuesday. As federal, state, city, and local governments face budget cuts, so will Los Angeles County Departments, including L.A. County Parks. Specifically, L.A. County Parks is facing a substantial $22.2 million ...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating one case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who recently traveled internationally and may have exposed individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley. Public Health is investigating multiple exposure sites related to this case. Individuals who were at the following public locations during the dates and times below may ...

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger announced Monday that Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against the owners and operators of Chiquita Canyon Landfill, seeking to address ongoing environmental and public health hazards caused by the landfill’s operations and seek relief for impacted communities under siege. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for ...

A heritage oak tree in Stevenson Ranch known as “Old Glory” has been recognized as a designated landmark by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Old Glory, a 70-foot oak tree believed to be over 400 years old, is located at Pico Canyon Park in Stevenson Ranch. Back in June of 2023, L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger read in ...