The Castaic Area Town Council has a special election planned for July 20, amid accusations of “mismanagement” by a former member, and an apparent lack of interest from local residents.

Animal Control officials will be checking Stevenson Ranch and Kagel County on July 10 for updated rabies vaccinations and pet licensing.

Stay Green Inc, an environmental company based in Santa Clairta, was honored June 29 for its work in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

The court date for the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the City of Santa Clarita in 2011 has been set for May 19, 2014. The suit was filed after Matilde Garnica was killed in an Independence Day accident in 2010 when a motorist ran a red light.

Three rabid bats have been reported in Santa Clarita this year, and nine across L.A. County. Since 1961, an average eight to 10 cases were reported yearly, but numbers climbed in recent years. There were 38 reported cases in 2011 and 56 in 2012.

Despite a 37 percent decrease in motorcycle fatalities since a 2008 peak, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials are seeking to promote the importance of riding safely.

California residents and business owners affected by the Powerhouse Fire that occured in Los Angeles County May 30-June 11, 2013 are being provided low-interest federal disaster loans by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The first rabid bat in our area was found in Stevenson Ranch this May. Know the signs of rabies and avoid approaching or touching any bat acting strangely or flying during the day time. Seek immediate medical attention if bitten.

NEWS RELEASE The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, celebrates the 2013 launch of Parks After Dark. The award-winning program offers extended summertime hours at six parks — providing youth and adults with positive recreational activities in a family-friendly setting. In its first three years, PAD proved itself enormously effective, ...

An Acton man who is accused of murder is expected to appear in court July 24. Scott Shipley, 56, will be back at Los Angeles Superior Court in Lancaster after a hearing today.