Archive By Author - Karen Jonas
Codes reveal live bus locations
The question "Where is my bus?" is one that many bus riders have had at one point, but they may not have to ask that question any longer in the Santa Clarita Valley.
City Council appoints 7 new commissioners, panelists
Santa Clarita City Council members appointed seven new commissioners or panelists out of nine open advisory positions this week, returning eight-year veteran Diane Trautman to the Planning Commission. The council rejected two other nominations from Councilman TimBen Boydston. Both Boydston, elected to the council in April, and Councilman Bob Kellar, re-elected in April, had four commission positions to fill during the city's new fiscal year, which began July 1. A ninth commission position was ...
Ponzi scheme suspect ran three SCV businesses
A San Fernando Valley real estate agent charged with bilking investors in a $1 million-plus Ponzi scheme owned multiple companies that operated out of the Santa Clarita Valley, according to a grand jury indictment. Celia Gallardo, 42, of North Hills, was arrested Wednesday by FBI special agents and arraigned the same day on 16 counts. She pleaded not guilty. Gallardo owned and operated three companies in the Santa Clarita Valley, including Gold Credit Investments, ...
CORRECTION: Trail meeting gathers large response
About 200 hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers met for a single purpose this week - determining whether hikers and horseback riders can peacefully coexist with mountain bikers on two local trails. Much of the controversy during Thursday night's county-sponsored public meeting centered around the Canyon Trail in Placerita Canyon, which had a sign mistakenly posted in 2007 that allowed access for mountain bikers as well as hikers and equestrians. Noting the trail was ...
High rate of speed likely a cause of Canyon Country fatal crash
The car in Tuesday's traffic fatality on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country was traveling as much as 30 mph over the speed limit when it crashed, a witness told investigators in the case. The witness reported seeing the westbound compact car cross the bridge at Camp Plenty Road going about 75 to 80 mph, said Jeff Maag, traffic investigator with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. The witness also said the car lost ...
Center gets green light from council
The Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to approve a lease for a new Canyon Country Community Center.
Bicycles might be allowed on trail
A sign mistakenly posted on a Placerita Canyon trail has led to a public meeting Thursday to determine whether hikers and horseback riders can peacefully co-exist with mountain bikers.
Councilman wants shift in control of city library
When the city of Santa Clarita took over the three existing Los Angeles County libraries and formed its own public library system, the City Council members became the library's board of trustees.
Gas prices still steady in SCV
Gas prices throughout the Santa Clarita Valley are around the same price as two weeks ago, while gas prices statewide continue to drop, according to figures from gasoline price-tracking websites. Gas prices ranged from a high of $3.83 a gallon to as low as $3.59 a gallon at a number of stations Monday, according to information from the gasoline price-tracking website gasbuddy.com. The lowest price for gasoline has stayed the same for two weeks ...
Santa Clarita Public Library closes book on first year
It's been a year since Santa Clarita opened the doors to its new city library system following a controversial move to withdraw from the Los Angeles County library system.
City to vote on lease for center
The Santa Clarita City Council is due to vote Tuesday night on a lease for Canyon Country Community Center.
Officials collaborate on drug program
City, county and school district officials are working together on a new drug-interdiction program aimed at Santa Clarita Valley junior high and high school students.
Luthor’s mountain thrills
Six Flags Magic Mountain's newest ride may have the word "Doom" in its name, but Santa Clarita Valley residents lucky enough to score a seat on Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom during Friday's sneak peek were thrilled by the 400-foot plunge at 85 mph.
Concerts in the Park returns Saturday
The city of Santa Clarita will be welcoming eight bands during the coming weeks as it returns with its popular "Concerts in the Park" series starting this Saturday.
Finding way back from 4th for furry friends
The dog catcher was out in force following the Independence Day holiday, collecting dogs who fled their homes terrified of the fireworks. "A lot of people have them in their backyard," said Evelina Villa, spokeswoman for Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control. "They find a way to get out" under the rocket's red glare - and its often loud explosions. Eight dogs were found loose in the Santa Clarita Valley the day after ...
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