With an excessive heat forecast expected to impact the region over the next 10 days, according to the National Weather Service, the City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to take precautions to stay safe and cool.  Santa Clarita residents looking for relief from the heat can visit several City facilities and community resources that are open daily to the public. ...

Ten college-bound students across Los Angeles County have been named Milken Scholars, each earning a $10,000 award for their dedication to academics, extracurriculars, and community service. Brandon Chang, a graduate of West Ranch High School (WRHS), is among these ten scholars and will be attending Harvard in the fall, studying applied mathematics and computer science, and plans to have a ...

July 8, 1997, marks the date when the Newhall Redevelopment Plan was officially adopted by the Santa Clarita City Council. This approval marked the close of the planning stage and the beginning of formal revitalization and redevelopment of Downtown Newhall. The final redevelopment plan, titled the “Freedman Plan,” according to SCV History, was formed through numerous community workshops conducted by ...

Jorge Herrera passed away on Friday after suffering a medical emergency at home, leaving behind a grieving family that is now seeking community support through GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.  In the wake of the unexpected loss, Jorge’s family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help ensure he receives what they describe as an honorable burial alongside his father. “We ...

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the End of Life Act into law, allowing one of it’s lead plaintiffs, a terminally-ill Santa Clarita woman, the choice to end her life with a doctor’s assistance. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “When I first heard, honestly, I was speechless and just kept saying ‘wow,’” said ...

TGI Friday’s in the Westfield Valencia Town Center shopping mall is closing its doors this November. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Friday’s will be officially closed on November 22. The official notice of closure came on Sept 22, the latest the restaurant could give the notice due to the Worker Adjustment and ...