Three Canyon Country bank robbery suspects are due back in court next month when their trial is expected to begin. A pretrial is scheduled for July 15 to make sure discovery complies with both sides

Firefighters battled a small brush fire in the rear of a Live Oaks residence today. No one was harmed, but there are reports of possible damage to an electrical pool pump.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is engaging Gov. Jerry Brown’s office on a number of budgetary and policy issues for the successful adoption of the Affordable Care Act.

The Powerhouse Fire is now 78 percent contained, but 53 structures have been lost, including 24 homes. State and County officials are requesting a state of emergency be declared, which will open the doors to further assistance.

Santa Clarita based Williams Homes plans to make the second phase of their Valle Di Oro community in Canyon Country available this June. The opening comes at a time when the economy and real estate market are looking up locally.

The new Castaic Sports Complex Aquatic Center opens Friday at 11 a.m., with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The center features a competition-size pool, a splash pad and recreation pool, and a civic art installation by Bob Zoell.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering a historic preservation ordinance that would provide tax breaks for property owners who agree to a 10-year contract to maintain the historic character of their building.

For local families looking to visit the beach this summer, Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card provides a valuable assessment of cleanliness and water pollution, recognizing both "Honor Roll" and "Beach Bummer" beaches.

Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County received the Compass Blueprint award from the Southern California Association of Governments for their joint city-county "One Valley, One Vision" plan. The award will be presented to the city council on June 25.

Santa Clarita's unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent, from 6.1 to 5.7 percent, between March and April, according to the state Employment Development Department. City Manager Ken Striplin believes it is due to a more active local economy.