Deputies seeking missing woman

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a homeless Canyon Country woman who has reportedly been missing since July 28, said Detective Diane Harris of the department's Homicide Bureau.

Deputies seek help to locate missing woman

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a homeless Canyon Country woman who has reportedly been missing since July 28, said Detective Diane Harris of the department's Homicide Bureau.

Night out almost turns deadly

What looked like a normal night of drinks and music at The Londoner Pub in Canyon Country almost turned deadly after a patron threatened employees with a handgun.

Lane closures in Valencia start tonight

Starting tonight, Valencia Boulevard between Bouquet Canyon Road and Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia will be closed weeknights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Fistfight leads to gunfire

PALMDALE - A pleasant Sunday afternoon drive turned into a harrowing experience for a Quartz Hill family caught in the middle of gunfire that erupted on an open street.

Coach goes back to court

The former Canyon Country High School volunteer coach accused of sexual assault is due back in court for a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Lanes closing in Castaic

Early morning commuters may want to sleep in a bit this week as workers demolishing the Hasley Canyon Bridge prompt the shut down of lanes in both directions.

Valencia cheerleaders named 'Top Bananas'

The Valencia High School cheerleading squad left cheer camp at the University of California Santa Barbara with the Top Banana award earlier this month, and the school honored them for their achievement Thursday with a banana split party.

Recess is over for City Council

At their first meeting following the summer recess, members of the Santa Clarita City Council will get back to some of their unfinished business Tuesday.

Homeless mom does medical study for money

Despite the uncomfortable August heat, 36-year-old Crystal has been wearing long sleeves lately.

Real Life Church goes underground

Construction is underway, but Real Life Church has come across some obstacles as it continues building an environmentally friendly church in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Teenagers start own businesses

Jackie Kasaback believes hula hoops are a fun way to get into shape. Jake Kassan sees his sound activated T-shirts as a unique wardrobe choice for teenagers. The two may not know each other, but 14-year-old Kasaback and 17-year-old Kassan have become young entrepreneurs through their passion for building products, establishing their own companies and, someday, making an impact in the business world. Hula girl Kasaback became exposed to hula hoop dancing at the end ...

Meth, slot machines found at store

Sheriff's deputies and California Alcohol Beverage Control agents raided The Smoke and Cerveza Store in Newhall Tuesday afternoon on tips the business was a front to sell methamphetamine, said a sheriff's department official.

Luncheon to focus on top city issues

What are the most important issues facing our city? Over the years, residents have weighed in on this question in a variety of surveys and community meetings. While the ranking order of this list may alter through the years, the issues themselves pretty much remain the same. They include (not in order): traffic, growth, more open space, more parks and recreation, public transportation, green practices (improving air quality, reducing water use, recycling); graffiti abatement, law ...

State reviews complaint against Weste

A state commission is reviewing a complaint filed by a Placerita Canyon resident alleging a conflict of interest on the part of Councilwoman Laurene Weste for her involvement in the city's Newhall redevelopment efforts.

Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event

Striking the right chord

An event called the "Instrument Petting Zoo" was held at Wiley Canyon Elementary School in Newhall on Tuesday. Students were introduced to a variety of instruments in an effort to recruit them to the school's orchestra.

TEDxCollegeoftheCanyons Convenes Local Thought Leaders

Motion could streamline services for county's mentally ill

LOS ANGELES COUNTY – A motion by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich directing the Chief Executive Officer to develop recommendations for streamlining and improving the provision of County services for the mentally ill homeless was unanimously approved.

Felony vandalism charges filed against young man arrested on drug charges

A young man arrested on drug charges but described as a prolific graffiti vandal has been charged with a dozen felony counts of vandalism, authorities said Tuesday.

UPDATE: Attempted homicide suspect detained on I-5

A Castaic man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and attempted homicide was in custody Tuesday after local sheriff's deputies arrested him following a brief pursuit.

Canyon Country: Witnesses describe moments of terror during bank robbery

SAN FERNANDO - Witnesses took the stand in San Fernando Superior Court on Tuesday to describe long moments of sheer terror as suspected gang members allegedly threatened and shouted at them during a Canyon Country bank robbery last fall.

Supervisors ask for further review of near $1 billion jail project

County supervisors put a temporary hold Tuesday on a proposal to build a new downtown Los Angeles jail - with a price tag of almost $1 billion.

Knight supports realignment reform

SACRAMENTO­– Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) attended a press conference this morning which introduced a series of bills to reform Prison Realignment in California. Assembly Bill 109 was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Brown, taking effect in October, 2011.

SCV: Home sales continue march to recovery

Santa Clarita Valley home sales and prices continued their housing-slump recovery in February, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.

Suicide Is Second Leading Cause Of Death For College Students, Yet Too Few Seek Help

War deaths in Afghanistan number almost 2,100 young Americans lost since the U.S. entered that conflict in 2003. But most people are unaware that an even greater loss of young lives occurs every year on this nation's college campuses.

Open call for community photos

Community members are invited to submit their favorite local snapshots for the City of Santa Clarita's quarterly photography contest. The spring contest is currently underway and new submissions must be received by March 31, 2013 to qualify for a variety of cash prizes.

Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rock Club meeting