The following is a news release courtesy of the office of Senator Sharon Runner Senator Sharon Runner, R-Antelope Valley, has called upon Governor Brown to declare a State of Emergency in Los Angeles County due to the devastating aftermath of recent flooding and mudslides. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. She is joined ...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to proclaim a local emergency for the areas of Quartz Hill, Leona Valley, Lake Hughes and Lake Elizabeth after flooding and mudslides occurred Thursday afternoon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. On Thursday, Oct. 15, thunderstorms swept across the mountains of southwest ...

Update: Southbound I-5 lanes are open with CHP escorts. CHP Newhall is asking all motorists to follow their escort and drive safely. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are looking to proclaim a local emergency Friday for the areas of Quartz Hill, Leona Valley, Lake Hughes and Lake Elizabeth after flooding and mudslides Thursday afternoon. Don’t miss a thing. ...

Story and photos by Halie Cook and Jessica Boyer.  Dozens were stranded and hundreds were left without power after a major storm hit communities in Lake Hughes on Thursday afternoon. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Heavy rains pounded the area causing major mudslides and flooding near hillsides which had been left sparse ...

Several road closures are being enforced in the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas due to mud slides and traffic conditions resulting from the winter storm that hit the area early Friday morning.

Heavy rain brings with it the potential for mudslides and flooding, especially after a long drought. Local Fire Stations are offering free sandbags to any residents wanting to protect their homes and property from adverse weather.