The strongest Santa Ana event of the year is expected for the Santa Clarita Valley with wind gusts to peak Thursday.  On Wednesday, northerly winds throughout the Santa Clarita Valley have begun and are expected to increase and become northeast winds known as Santa Ana winds early Thursday morning, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS).  ...

A Canyon Country vandalism suspect was arrested Sunday after he allegedly instructed tree trimmers at his neighbor’s house to cut down a tree on the property without the homeowner’s permission. Around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 17800 block of Blackbrush Drive in Canyon Country regarding a vandalism call, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley ...

A Valencia condo building has been evacuated Tuesday morning after a tree reportedly fell on the building due to strong Santa Ana winds.  Around 9:25 a.m. first responders received reports of a tree down on the 25700 block of Hogan Drive in Valencia, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  “We responded to initial reports ...

Two individuals were airlifted to a local hospital early Friday morning after a tree reportedly fell on their tent in Canyon Country, officials said. Around 12:35 a.m. Friday first responders received reports of persons trapped on the 10600 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “Reports were ...