Friday, Reps. George Whitesides (D-CA), James Gallagher (R-CA), Andrea Salinas (D-OR), and Vince Fong (R-CA) introduced the No Bets on Wildfires Act, a bill that would make it illegal to place bets related to wildfires on prediction markets.  Over $1 million in fire-related bets were wagered on Polymarket during the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in early 2025. ...

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 ...

Southern California Edison (SCE) is set to host a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and Wildfire Safety Santa Clarita Valley community meeting next Monday. During times of low humidity, dry vegetation and high winds, SCE may use PSPS to proactively and temporarily shut off power to keep communities safe and reduce the risk of a fire caused by utility equipment. ...

Warmer temperatures and a chance of rain are in the forecast for Santa Clarita throughout the week. Beginning Tuesday, temperatures are expected to heat up into the mid 90s, said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. By Tuesday, Santa Clarita could start seeing remnants of Tropical Storm Mario, which  could bring the chance of thunderstorms and rain ...

The devastating wildfires sweeping through California, particularly in the Los Angeles region, have not only destroyed homes and businesses but are also significantly impacting the local vehicle market. With thousands of cars damaged or lost in the fires, the sudden drop in supply is expected to cause price hikes and increased competition for available vehicles. This crisis comes at a ...

The first rain of the year brought nearly an inch of rain to the  Santa Clarita Valley this weekend. After nearly eight months of dry conditions and fire burning in and around the Santa Clarita Valley, winter weather finally arrived over the weekend.  Rain began falling over the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday evening, lasting throughout Monday morning for parts of ...

SPECIAL BROADCAST:  Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda January 23, 2025 HOSTS: Louie Diaz and Jade Aubuchon  On today’s show, KHTS Co-News Directors Louie Diaz and Jade Aubuchon welcome Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda in studio to update us on the ongoing efforts in the Hughes Fire.  The fire began on Wednesday, January 22 at about 10:40am and quickly grew to ...

California’s network of nearly 300 animal shelters and organizations are joining together to support families and animals impacted by the devastating Los Angeles fires.  Nearly one week since the first fire, the situation remains critical: Thousands of animals have entered shelters needing housing, care, and medical attention. Pasadena Humane Society has taken in 500 animals and counting. Pasadena Humane Society, ...

SPECIAL BROADCAST: Interview with Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda.  Hosted by Co-News Directors of KHTS Jade Aubuchon and Louis Diaz.  Together, they discuss the current concern over wildfires in the SCV, the methods the area is taking for our protection as well as Mayor Miranda’s hopes and updates for 2025.     Do you have a news tip? Call us ...