Archive By Author - Jim Holt
Canyon Country man sentenced to 14 years in extortion case
A Canyon Country man who shot up the American Beauty condo complex with a machine gun eight years ago pleaded guilty to five criminal counts in a more recent series of offenses, including two counts of felony battery on a peace officer and three counts of extortion, a deputy district attorney said Wednesday.
Trial delayed for pair charged in shotgun holdup
Trial was put off until March today for a couple who allegedly held up a Valencia home-improvement store with a shotgun last September, a court clerk said.
1 injured in Bouquet Canyon head-on collision
One person was rushed to the hospital with undisclosed injuries this morning following a head-on collision in Saugus, according to emergency response officials.
Turkish man charged in Valencia crash is working a deal
A 20-year-old Turkish man charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a car crash last summer that killed a young Turkish woman was represented in court today by a lawyer trying to work out a deal for him.
UPDATE: Valencia woman confronts burglars
Two burglars, one brandishing a crowbar, startled a Valencia resident today when they tried to break into her home in an attempted "hot prowl" burglary, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Newhall man arrested after woman attacked in her garage
A 25-year-old Newhall construction worker is in custody Tuesday facing assault charges after he allegedly attacked a woman in her garage in Canyon Country last week, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Preliminary hearing ordered in Saugus murder case
A preliminary hearing has been ordered for a 41-year-old man charged with murder in the death of his Saugus girlfriend 18 months ago, a court clerk said Tuesday.
Plea deal pending in summertime fatal crash
A 20-year-old Turkish man charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter for a car crash last summer that killed a young Turkish woman was represented in court today by a lawyer trying to work out a deal for him.
Valencia resident confronts burglars
Two burglars, one brandishing a crowbar, startled a Valencia resident today when they tried to break into her home in an attempted "hot prowl" burglary, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Judge: Water purchase complaint remains valid
A state administrative law judge has refused to throw out an environmental group's complaint over a Santa Clarita Valley water district deal.
UPDATE: Keene sentenced to 10 years in drunken-driving death of neighbor
Dennis Dean Keene, the Agua Dulce man convicted in October of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the death of his neighbor, Lori Lindlief, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in state prison.
UPDATE: Preliminary report says chopper pitched forward
A helicopter that crashed during a reality TV production this month suddenly pitched down and hit the ground about a minute after taking off in early morning darkness, a preliminary report said Monday.
Race to support students
Little feet made big strides Sunday as scores of kids took part in the WiSH Education Foundation Run For Gold races in Newhall.
Police searching for 3 muggers
A man was mugged at gunpoint for his iPod and cash in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Man charged with reckless driving
A driver clocked speeding close to 100 mph through city streets, past Central Park and Saugus High School and through one red light, has been charged with reckless driving, according to a report filed by a local sheriff's deputy.
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Valencia: Misdemeanor battery charge filed against coach in alleged referee assault
County prosecutors are proceeding with a battery charge filed last month against a local flag football coach, according to investigators at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Parks Bureau.
Not guilty plea entered in Canyon Country stabbing
A 19-year-old man charged with attempted murder for the stabbing of another man in Canyon Country last week has pleaded not guilty to the felony charge against him, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said.
UPDATE: Second woman hurt in Saturday crash
A second young woman hurt in a three-vehicle traffic collision in Valencia late Saturday night suffered injuries more serious than first believed, said the traffic deputy investigating the crash.
UPDATE: Five hurt in Agua Dulce crash
Five people were injured near Agua Dulce Monday afternoon - two seriously, three moderately - when a truck towing a trailer flipped over onto its side on Highway 14 at Escondido Canyon Road, emergency response officials said. Shortly after 2:45 p.m., the truck - initially reported to be a big rig - southbound on the highway overturned just south of Escondido Canyon Road prompting responding paramedics to call for another ambulance and a rescue helicopter, ...
UPDATE: Val Verde brush fire extinguished
Firefighters from multiple agencies knocked down a brush fire near Val Verde which, at one point, threatened homes in the area, a fire officials said.
Five hurt in Agua Dulce highway crash
Five people were injured near Agua Dulce Monday afternoon - two seriously, three moderately - when a truck towing a trailer flipped over onto its side on Highway 14 at Escondido Canyon Road, emergency response officials said.
Woman injured in late Santa Clarita crash
A young woman was injured late Saturday night following a three-vehicle traffic collision in Valencia, an emergency response spokesman said.
Water-loaded helicopter douses Castaic brush fire
A brush fire that swelled up in Castaic was doused almost immediately by a water-loaded helicopter already involved in fighting a brush fire in Val Verde, a Fire Department official said.
Val Verde brush fire draws swift response
A three-acre brush fire in Val Verde prompted swift response from firefighters at three different agencies Monday, a fire official said.
Memorial Day observed in Santa Clarita Valley
Amid the rows of those honoring veterans, near the flags ceremonially placed by Girl Scouts near the stars and stripes held to half mast in honor of Memorial Day 2013, it was easy to overlook a slight man in a crisp olive-green outfit quietly listening to praise for people in uniforms like his own.
Salt levels still high in Santa Clara River
The amount of chloride ending up in the Santa Clara River is more than the legal limit set by state regulators, according to the latest figures released by the local sanitation district.
Infant nearly drowns in Valencia pool
A baby boy involved in a near drowning at a Valencia pool late Sunday afternoon was airlifted to a Los Angeles hospital, emergency response officials said.
Three injured in head-on crash of two motorcycles
A woman and two men were injured and taken to the hospital Sunday morning after two motorcycles collided head-on, emergency response officials said.
Man robs Newhall bank, suspect arrested in less than 15 minutes
An armed robber held up a Newhall bank this morning leading local sheriff's deputies on a chase to Sand Canyon where they arrested a suspect, a sheriff's official said.
Teacher who lives in Valencia pleads not guilty to possessing child porn
A Los Angeles Unified School District teacher, who lives in Valencia, has pleaded not guilty to charges of possessing child pornography, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office said.
