On October 12, 1915, the United States government officially changed the name of the Surrey post office, and, by extension, the small community around it, to Saugus. The story of Saugus goes back nearly three decades earlier. When the Southern Pacific Railroad built its station at this location in 1888, there were little more than a few outbuildings. The depot ...

The WiSH Education Foundation is proud to present “ASCEND,” a powerful and inspiring event on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, designed to uplift and empower young women ages 11-18, and boys, too. Taking place at Saugus High School Performing Arts Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ASCEND will spotlight five accomplished women leaders from diverse industries who will share their ...

A drunk driver was arrested after he allegedly passed out in the Saugus In-N-Out Burger drive-thru, with an open can of beer in his cupholder. Around 1:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to the In-N-Out Burger in the 26400 block of Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus regarding a man asleep in the drive-thru, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...

A pair of thieves were caught with the assistance of a good Samaritan after they allegedly stole a catalytic converter from a Saugus neighborhood. Around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, a neighbor witnessed two individuals stealing a catalytic converter from an SUV in the 28500 block of Redwood Canyon Place in Saugus, officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station said.  “(The ...

Nearly 14 months after Santa Clarita Elementary School closed in June 2024, nearby residents are still voicing frustration over how the decision was made and what the future holds for the site. The Saugus Union School District has said the decision to close Santa Clarita Elementary was based on declining enrollment, seismic safety concerns, and the high cost of necessary ...

A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a late-night party at a Saugus park turned violent on Saturday.  One teen was hospitalized with a head injury, and several others were hurt when a glass bottle was smashed during a fight at Pacific Crest Park in Saugus.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by KHTS FM 98.1 & ...

A Lancaster woman was arrested on several felony forgery charges after multiple stolen checks were found in her car during a traffic stop in Santa Clarita last week. Around 10:50 p.m. Thursday, deputies conducted a traffic stop for expired vehicle registration on the 22800 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...

It was announced this week that a former Saugus alumna will take over the Saugus boys’ volleyball program following Kaitlyn McGinley’s resignation as head coach. McGinley stepped away from her coaching position to focus on her growing family, according to a press release from Saugus High School. With the void in the coaching position, the school decided to hire Amy ...

A woman was arrested after she allegedly brandished a gun at a man who accused her of throwing a cigarette butt from her car in Saugus Tuesday. Around 1 p.m. Tuesday, deputies received reports of a woman who pointed a firearm at an individual while driving in the area of Bouquet Canyon Road and Cinema Drive in Saugus, said Shirley ...

A man who was involved in a crash in Saugus was arrested after he allegedly stole a cellphone from a person who was recording an altercation following the collision. Around 11 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to a traffic collision and altercation near Bouquet Canyon Road and Heidi Jo Lane in Saugus, said Shirley Miller, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita ...