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SCV Veterans Memorial Committee Honors Veterans During Memorial Day Tribute

5/27/24 Memorial Day Tribute

At Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary, hundreds gathered to honor the fallen men and women who served this country and to recognize the heroes who remain with us today. The Santa Clarita Valley Veterans Memorial Committee decided to use the theme of “Women in the Military.” Before the tribute began, the Saugus High School Choir sang the national anthem ...

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Shooting In Newhall, Suspect Still At Large

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Over Memorial Day weekend, a shooting occured in Newhall.  On Sunday around 9:30 p.m. emergency responders received reports of a shooting that occured between Arch Street and 4th Street in Newhall, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station.  “As of now we still haven’t arrested anyone,” said officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station.  Deputies recovered ...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Falls Victim To Second Grand Theft This Month

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Deputies are investigating after a man allegedly stole over $1,000 of Nike clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Canyon Country. Around 3 p.m., deputies responded to the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Carl Boyer Drive in Canyon Country regarding a grand theft, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The suspect is said to be a black male ...

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Experience Regal Edwards Valencia’s New 4DX Theater, Open Now

4/26/24 Regal

Embark on a unique cinematic journey at Regal Edwards Valencia’s new 4DX theater, where every movie becomes an unforgettable experience. One of the most immersive ways to watch a movie in the theaters has made its way to Santa Clarita In the Regal Edwards Valencia location. KHTS radio was on hand with a remote broadcast yesterday to assist in launching ...

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Rep. Garcia Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners

6/26/24 art winner

Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) declared Alex Coons, a sophomore at Vasquez High School in Acton, the 27th District’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner.  A panel of independent judges chose Alex’s drawing, “Wings of Freedom,” which will be displayed in the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. “Alex’s art piece is a touching homage to our service members,” said Rep. Garcia. ...

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One Killed In 5 Freeway Crash In Newhall

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One person was killed, and at least one other person was transported to the hospital following a crash on the 5 Freeway in Newhall Sunday morning. Around 2 a.m. Sunday, first responders received reports of a crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near the 14 Freeway in Newhall, said Bernard Peters, a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire ...

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Suspect In Custody After Breaking Into Ex-Partner’s Home, Firing Gun

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  A burglary suspect who allegedly broke into his ex-partner’s house and reportedly fired a gun in Saugus early Sunday morning is in custody. Around 2:40 a.m. Sunday, deputies received reports of a burglary and shots fired call in the 28000 block of Bouquet Canyon Road near David Way in Saugus, said Sgt. Elizondo with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s ...

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Santa Clarita City Council To Discuss Development, Roads And Legislation Support

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On Tuesday, the Santa Clarita City Council is set to discuss several topics at the next meeting, including a potential development in Canyon Country.   The Santa Clarita City Council is set to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. that is set to discuss road work projects, development projects, state legislation and a public hearing regarding ...

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Wilk’s Bill To Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-Free Clears Senate

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Friday, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced that his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free was approved unanimously on the Senate floor.  “Wildfire victims, who have lost everything through no fault of their own, deserve every cent of any settlements they may receive. The legislature already recognizes this, and has granted tax-free status to numerous wildfire settlements,” said Senator ...

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Parents Push SUSD For Gender-Neutral Activities 

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A small group of parents at the Saugus Union School District Board meeting Tuesday are pushing the district to have neutral gender events. After the subject was brought to the board during the open comment portion of the meeting, board members are now working with Colleen Hawkins, the SUSD superintendent, to determine how to move forward. “This is something that ...

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