The previous operator of The Original Saugus Café has filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging he was wrongfully locked out of the historic restaurant, illegally evicted without court process, and targeted in an effort to take control of the café’s name, business and goodwill without compensation. The lawsuit, filed Jan. 14 by Alfredo Mercado, individually ...

After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of the historic Saugus Café, the new operator says the nearly 140-year-old restaurant is on track to reopen as soon as Monday, January 19.  Eduardo Reyna, owner of Dario’s Mexican Restaurant in Santa Clarita, has taken over operations of the Saugus Café and says extensive cleaning and repairs were required before reopening could ...

After weeks of confusion, shifting explanations and emotional farewell crowds, new allegations from a neighboring business owner are now speaking up on what may have fueled the turmoil surrounding the temporary closure and planned reopening of the historic Saugus Cafe. Teresa Reyna, who has operated the neighboring Saugus Superette for more than 25 years, leases her business from the Arklin ...