Monday, Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Response Modernization Act alongside Reps. Lance Gooden (R-TX), John Garamendi (D-CA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). This bill would expand the United States government’s ability to detect, track, and combat new wildfires. Last year, Rep. Whitesides introduced the FireGuard Reauthorization Act, which authorized the Department of Defense to use ...

As firefighters battled the Max Fire in Stevenson Ranch this week, officials are reminding drone operators that flying over active wildfires is not only dangerous – it can also be illegal and carry hefty penalties. The warning comes after witnesses reported seeing drones flying above the Max Fire while firefighting aircraft were actively working the blaze. Backpack journalist Austin Dave ...

Three major fires have ignited near the Santa Clarita Valley within a week, serving as a good reminder for all residents to have a “Ready,” “Set,” “Go” plan in place. The first of the three fires was , which erupted Thursday, Aug. 7, in Ventura County, making its way northeast and crossing into Los Angeles County, threatening homes and property ...

Special Broadcast –July 30, 2025 Host: Carl Goldman GUESTS:  Donna Fink, Connor Bauman, Patrick Sprengel, Kathryn Barger KHTS Co-Owner Carl Goldman welcomes a special group in studio to recall the events of July 22, 2016.  On this day, the Sand Canyon fire burned through 37 thousand acres of land, destroyed 18 homes and claimed the lives of 2 people.  One ...

On July 23, 1940, a wildfire sparked in Towsley Canyon and quickly became one of the most dangerous blazes Santa Clarita had faced at the time.  Just four miles southwest of Newhall, the fire erupted shortly after noon and was fanned by strong winds, rapidly sweeping through dry brush and rugged terrain. By late afternoon, the fire had scorched an ...

As the peak of wildfire season approaches, the City of Santa Clarita and its public safety partners are ramping up efforts to educate residents about wildfire prevention and the dangers of illegal fireworks. “With more than 13,000 acres of open space surrounding our city, wildfire prevention and emergency preparedness must remain a top priority,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda. ...

The California Fire Foundation (CFF) urges Santa Clarita homeowners to proactively protect their homes before peak fire season. May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and the CFF is helping Californians prepare their homes against wildfires and natural disasters with straightforward tips to save not only their homes but also their communities. With over 1,000 wildfires already burning more than 61,000 acres ...

In a filing submitted to state utility regulators Thursday, Southern California Edison (SCE) officials stated that the company’s equipment was likely the cause of the Hurst Fire in Sylmar last month. In the course of its ongoing investigation into the source of the fire, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) suggested that SCE’s equipment sparked the Hurst Fire, stated SCE ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is seeking input from community leaders, local businesses and government stakeholders regarding the recent California Wildfires and power outages with a online survey. This initiative is designed to evaluate the effects of power outages and wildfires on business operations, economic growth, and community well-being, while also identifying specific challenges faced by businesses and ...

A smoke advisory has been issued for parts of Los Angeles County due to multiple fires burning in the region. Current Conditions The Bridge Fire is burning in the San Gabriel Mountains between Piñon Hills, Mount Baldy, La Verne, and Crystal Lake. As of 10 AM on Saturday, the fire has burned 52,960 acres and is 3% contained. For more ...