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Southern California is hot, dry, and prone to fires. When you add into the mix the use of illegal fireworks, it could end up being a recipe for disaster. As such, Santa Clarita Sheriff Station deputies have been raising awareness about the fact that fireworks are illegal in the SCV and to let residents know…

For years, the State of California has been dealing with a prison overpopulation crisis that has had both inmates and human rights advocates up in arms. In 2010, Governor Brown put forth a plan of action that would take qualifying inmates from state prisons and house them in county jails instead. Additionally, qualifying inmates from…

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 17th, LASD deputies noticed a home on fire near Tajauta Street in Compton. As deputies drew nearer to the home, they saw a van fleeing the scene and followed it. After a high speed chase, one suspect exited the van and continued to flee on foot. After…

Last weekend, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies conducted two DUI checkpoints in the Santa Clarita Valley. As a matter of fact, I happened to drive right through one of them near Foster’s Freeze while I was driving eastbound on Soledad Canyon Road. Deputies assigned to these DUI checkpoints look for signs of impaired…

An altercation took place on the corner of Hawthorne Blvd. and 177th street in which resulted in a man being repeatedly stabbed and left for dead in the middle of Hawthorne Blvd. in Redondo Beach. According to Redondo Beach police Captain Jeff Hink: “The two men became involved in an altercation, and one of the…

On Monday, May 5th (otherwise known as Cinco de Mayo), LAPD officers from the Rampart Division responded to a call at the 600 block of Paul Ave. in Westlake. Upon arriving at the scene, police encountered ex-NFL player James Hardy, who “refused to cooperate with officers.” In an effort to subdue Hardy, officers fired a…

The holiday, Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May is celebrated by Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, and those of every background. This year, the holiday will be celebrated during this entire weekend and carry on through Monday, May 5th, 2014. Often mistaken as Mexican Independence Day, it was on May 5th, 1862 that general Ignacio Zaragoza…

It’s sad to report that in Long Beach, a California brown pelican was found on a beach with its pouch, (the fleshy area beneath its beak), slashed by a sharp instrument. The cut went from the front of the pelican’s beak, and continued in a straight line all the way back, ending in what would…

There’s a new phone scam targeting Santa Clarita residents, and it’s been dubbed the “one-ring scam.” While the name  may make it sound like something straight out of the pages of a J.R.R. Tolkien novel, it’s origins are, unfortunately, based in the real world. The scam is titled such because an auto-dialer will call a…

Easter Sunday is this weekend! Our Christian readers will likely be spending this Sunday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For those who are somewhat less religious, perhaps it is just a beautiful Sunday to spend with family or friends. Either way, there are a number of special events in Los Angeles that are sure to…

In January of 2014, Flavor Flav, hip-hop pioneer and star of the TV reality show, “Flavor of Love,” was arrested for driving with a suspended license. Never one to shy away from controversy, recently in court, the star plead guilty to charges of domestic violence stemming from a 2012 incident involving the 18 year old…

On April 3rd, 2014, at around noon, Redondo Beach police received a call about a possible restraining order violation on Rockefeller Lane. When police arrived upon the scene, the suspect took off running and hid in a business on nearby Artesia Blvd, prompting its closure. With nowhere else to run, the suspect (aptly) named, James Coward,…

Imagine a world in which there are three psychics used by law enforcement to predict murders before they happen. As a result, authorities are able to reach the would-be criminal before he is able to fulfill his murderous desires and the intended victim is spared. If that sounds like science fiction, you’re right — it’s…

St. Patrick’s Day fell on a Monday this year, and that means that a lot of holiday revelers spent the weekend prior celebrating. Drinking is synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and law enforcement held DUI checkpoints all over the city in order to deter those who might choose to drink and drive, as well…

St. Patrick’s Day is this coming Monday! It’s celebrated on March 17th every year to commemorate the Patron Saint of Ireland and his work in spreading Christianity to the Emerald Isle, and to also celebrate and enjoy Irish culture and heritage. So what are your plans this St. Patrick’s Day weekend? If you don’t know…

In February, a felony traffic stop was made in Valencia after Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Anaheim. Upon questioning, the woman reported that she had purchased the car on craigslist and had the keys and pink slip to prove it. The woman was only detained for…

A self-proclaimed gang member was arrested on Valentine’s day by Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies after allegedly stabbing a victim five times with a screwdriver. According to reports, Juan Jose Cortez, approached a man who was exiting his vehicle outside of an Altadena restaurant. An argument ensued, followed shortly thereafter by Cortez removing his shirt and claiming to be…

Do you have a gift for your Valentine picked out already? Here in sunny Los Angeles, Valentine’s Day is a holiday in which we can choose many destinations in which to celebrate, be it the beach, the mountains or in the city. This is the day we pay special attention to those who have captured…

On a Tuesday night this past October, in an unincorporated portion of the Santa Clarita Valley, a woman was kidnapped from her car in a parking lot. Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies received a report from one of the victim’s loved ones and immediately made contact with the victim’s family to investigate the kidnapping. According…