Castaic girls volleyball makes program history, while Valencia and West Ranch flag football continue their championship pursuits with semifinal victories on the line. The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) playoffs continued this week, with three Santa Clarita Valley teams advancing to the semifinal round across girls volleyball and flag football. Castaic Makes History In Girls Volleyball Castaic continued its historic postseason ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) has once again been recognized for excellence in public relations, earning a pair of prestigious awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter (PRSA-LA) at its 62nd Annual PRism Awards celebration, held in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026. The Agency received two PRism Awards, the highest honor in ...

Riley, an 8-year-old Black Mouth Cur and Black and Tan Hound mix, is looking for a new family to give her the love and care she deserves. Riley, identified by animal ID A5805320, arrived at the SCV Animal Care Center as a stray with a microchip. Unfortunately, staff have been unable to reach her previous family, and she is now ...

On October 30, 1907, ornithologist Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey wrote notes of her travels through the Santa Clarita Valley while on a trip through California. One of the sisters of renowned naturalist Clinton Hart Merriam and the wife of Chief Field Naturalist for the Bureau of Biological Survey Vernon Bailey, Bailey passed through Saugus and Soledad Canyon on a research ...

A Newhall man was arrested early Friday morning in connection with a stabbing investigation. Around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to an investigation regarding a stabbing victim at the intersection of Ficus Drive and Sweetshade Lane, according to Shirley Miller, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station The victim was taken to the Henry Mayo Hospital shortly before ...

ArieForce One, which recently arrived in Valencia after its former Georgia amusement park closed, is expected to open at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2028. Six Flags Magic Mountain is preparing to welcome a new roller coaster, with the fan-favorite ArieForce One expected to debut at the Valencia theme park in 2028. As first reported by the Orange County Register, ...

“Monster Mash” has become the anthem for Halloween. The iconic song became a Billboard number-one smash a few weeks before Halloween in 1962. Ed. Note: This story was originally published on Oct. 20, 2022.  The novelty song was sung and co-written by one-hit wonder Bobby “Boris” Pickett. At the time, it was a parody of all the dance songs (The ...

Four people, including the owner of a Newhall auto body shop, were taken into custody Thursday on suspicion of arson connected to the massive Main Fire that destroyed multiple businesses in Old Town Newhall. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Arson/Explosive Detail detectives procured search warrants at four locations throughout Los Angeles County Thursday in association with the ongoing investigation ...

Yes, Tesla Autopilot data can be used as evidence in California car accident lawsuits when it is properly obtained and shown to be reliable. This data can reveal whether Autopilot was engaged, how fast the car was moving, and whether the driver responded to warnings before a crash. Orange County sits along the Southern California coast between Los Angeles and ...

Electrical upgrades can help Los Angeles businesses reduce energy consumption, control operating costs, and create more functional workplaces. Improvements such as LED lighting, smart controls, efficient equipment, and modern electrical infrastructure can make a noticeable difference without requiring a complete renovation. Energy efficiency is particularly valuable for businesses operating large facilities or spaces that require substantial lighting, cooling, equipment, or ...