Back in 1983, the movie War Games showed us two things: the first was the not-so-thinly-veiled point that in a nuclear war, nobody wins. The other was that it was possible, at least in theory, to use your computer along with a newfangled gadget called a modem to dial into your school's computer and change [...]
The origins of Memorial Day stretch back to the period shortly after the Civil War. The massive casualty count of the Civil War required the federal government to establish the first national cemeteries, and American citizens began to hold ceremonies in the spring in honor of these soldiers and their sacrifice. During these ceremonies, citizens [...]
Two caregivers who ran a home for the elderly in Canyon Country were arrested under suspicion of elder abuse. Robert and Prissy Jenkins, the husband and wife who owned the facility were each charged with one felony count of harming an adult dependent and were being held in lieu of $50,000 bail. According to reports, [...]
Cinco de Mayo is sometimes confused with the Mexican Independence Day here in the U.S., but it's actually the celebration of the Mexican army's defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. Mexican Independence Day is September 16th. Regardless, Los Angeles is home to millions, and those millions like to [...]
Once somebody has been arrested and gone through booking and processing, bail will be set in a given amount. The amount that bail is set at is determined largely by the crime(s) that the individual is being charged with. For example, someone who is being charged with assault with a deadly weapon (other than a [...]
On Friday, April 24, the deputies from the Santa Clarita Sheriff Station will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in Santa Clarita. For now, the exact location of the checkpoint has yet to be disclosed, but it will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. somewhere in the SCV. Even though the location has not [...]
Whenever you plan to go out and drink, you should always secure a safe ride home. The cheapest method will be to recruit a friend as designated driver, though it can be pretty difficult to do so. After all, finding someone willing to go out to a bar and stay sober while everyone else drinks [...]
Hey everyone, St. Patrick's Day is upon us again! And there's quite a lot exciting events going on in and around the Santa Clarita Valley this year. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, or something more oriented to grown-ups, SCV residents won't have to go far for either. If you'd like to start your day off with [...]
If someone you know has been arrested and taken into custody at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station and needs your assistance to bail them out, it can be stressful for all those involved. We understand, and we can help. When a person is arrested and taken into custody, it usually comes as a surprise - leaving those [...]
Recently, at about 5 o'clock in the evening, a high-speed pursuit began in Northridge and ended near Palmdale. According to reports, police noticed a man in a white F-150 pickup driving recklessly near Saticoy Street and Topanga Canyon. Officers signaled the driver to pull over, but the driver refused, and police gave chase as the [...]
