The Holser Fire near Piru which broke out Monday afternoon has scorched around 2,500 acres and is 20 percent contained with evacuation warnings still in effect, officials said. Around 2:15 p.m. Monday, firefighters received reports of a brush fire that was quickly growing near Holser Canyon Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Within hours the fire grew to ...

The Holser Fire in Piru broke out Monday afternoon, quickly growing to hundreds of acres, officials said. UPDATE (7:10 p.m.): The Holser Fire has grown to over 1,000 acres in size, and continues to threaten structures in both Ventura and Los Angeles County. #HolserFire; Fire is approx 1000+ acres with structures threatened. 2 FF’s suffered minor injuries & 1 resident was ...

Highway 126 is shut down in both directions Tuesday evening near Fillmore after a five-vehicle crash, officials said. UPDATE: 8:50 p.m. — One lane is now open in each direction of Highway 126 after a 3-hour closure, according to CHP. The traffic collision was reported about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 126 near Cavin Road, between Fillmore and Piru, causing ...

A 25-year-old man who was killed in a traffic collision near Piru Thursday evening has been identified. Roberto Villalobos, 25, from Glendale was killed in the crash, said James Baroni, a senior medical examiner investigator with the Ventura County Coroner’s Office. Amanda Canfield 38, from Santa Clarita, also sustained “minor injuries” in the crash, according to CHP officials. The multi-car ...

One person was killed and four others were injured Thursday in a Piru crash on Highway 126, officials said. The multi-car crash occurred just after 5 p.m. Thursday on Highway 126 near Piru, and emergency crews responded to the scene within minutes, according to the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on the eastbound side of Highway 126 in Piru, ...

A wet winter combined with a purchase of surplus NorCal water has increased Lake Piru’s water level up to five times compared to October of 2018. United Water ’s Lake Piru rose 65 feet in 2019 alone, and is now 73 percent full. In comparison, the lake was only 15 percent full in October of 2018. According to United Water ...

The Oak Fire near Castaic has reached at least one acre, officials said. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. UPDATE: 12:45 p.m. – Forward progress has stopped at 1.5 acres, according to fire officials. The brush fire, dubbed the Oak Fire by first responders, was first reported at 11:40 a.m. near the ...

Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark is set to host its annual reenactment of Helen Hunt Jackson’s novel “Ramona,” according to officials. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The event is scheduled for Feb. 11 at the Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, near Piru, at 2 p.m., according to a news release. “This ...

The Rancho Camulos Museum invites the public to explore their recently restored 1920 Spanish Colonial Revival style adobe building as part of the grand opening of two new rooms. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The Rancho Camulos Museum invites the public to explore their recently restored 1920 Spanish Colonial Revival style ...

Rancho Camulos Museum staff is welcoming the community back from its holiday hiatus with “Helen Hunt Jackson Returns,” one of its educational shows celebrating the area’s rich history. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Experience this annual historical reenactment at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark.  It commemorates author Helen Hunt Jackson’s 1883 ...