The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is set to have extra deputies out on patrol on Tuesday, September 8 in the City of Santa Clarita, where they are set to be “looking for drivers that are violating the state’s hands-free cell phone law.” Under the law, drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while driving. ...

The City of Santa Clarita is seeking feedback from the local community regarding a grant for public safety in the community. Through the 2020 U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Program, the City of Santa Clarita could receive $20,925 to go towards enhancing public safety, according to the City. Residents are invited to submit ...

Extra deputies have been assigned to patrol Santa Clarita over the last two weeks, as public safety remains a top priority for law enforcement during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, officials said Tuesday. “Our ability to provide public safety is unchanged and we are committed to providing exceptional service,” said Cpt. Justin Diez of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Sheriff ...

As the holiday season moves into full swing, the City of Santa Clarita reminds residents to celebrate responsibly and to encourage their local businesses to join the “Heads Up” pledge and support DUI prevention. Tis the season to celebrate – but celebrate safely! Alcohol-impaired fatalities make up more than a quarter of all crash fatalities, which is why it is ...

Elected and agency officials hosted a Town Hall meeting regarding Santa Clarita wildfires Monday evening.  The wildfire panelists included State Senator Scott Wilk, County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean, Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Daryl Osby and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Lewis. California Highway Patrol Newhall Captain Ed Krusey, Sally Kim ...

The City of Santa Clarita is seeking community feedback on a proposed public safety grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. The JAG program works towards increasing public safety, allowing local government to provide a wide variety of ...

Santa Clarita fire stations are providing free sandbags to prepare for the risk of mudslides during heavy rain over the weekend. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Due to recent fires destroying brush, many places in Santa Clarita face a risk of mudslides and flooding. To combat this, the city of Santa ...

The CHP Newhall office is reminding football fans to plan ahead and organize safe rides home on Super Bowl Sunday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. In a news release distributed by the CHP Newhall station on Thursday, the California Highway Patrol’s Sacramento headquarters encouraged California motorists to designate sober drivers before ...

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials discussed the threat of car break-ins and how to prevent this growing trend in the valley. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. “Auto burglaries occur during all hours of the day and night, affecting both residential and business areas throughout our Valley. In most cases, the ...

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and city of Santa Clarita officials shared safety tips ahead of Halloween. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Every year, throngs of children fill the streets, excitedly running from one house to the next in search of Halloween candy. The city of Santa Clarita, with its increased ...